On 8th July 2026, the UK enacted the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 (the new “Act”), introducing a new power for the Home Secretary to designate bodies involved in foreign power threat activity and creating criminal offences for supporting, assisting, or obtaining a material benefit from those bodies. The new regime is intended to address a perceived gap between sanctions, terrorism legislation and the existing National Security Act 2023 framework, by targeting organisations, proxies…
On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14411, on Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (the “EO”). The EO establishes a national policy to maintain a strategic technical advantage in quantum information science and technology (QIST) and leads the development of a robust and trusted quantum ecosystem across QIST research, manufacturing, commercialization, and application. Accordingly the focus of much of the EO is directed at accelerating domestic commercialization and research. Additionally,…
On January 29th, a global panel of Baker McKenzie practitioners including former senior officials from the U.S. DOJ and FBI as well as our Global Head of Customs and North America Chair of Trade will present a webinar hosted by our Global Chair and Americas Chief Executive on “Navigating the New Era of National Security Geopolitics & Global Trade”.During this webinar, our panel of experts will share insider perspectives on emerging trends and enforcement priorities,…