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What is the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)? Designed for professionals who are new to this nuanced national security sector or seeking a refresher, this introductory session will discuss the basic regulatory standard necessary for a CFIUS filing. Delegates will gain an understanding of the national security reasons for CFIUS filings, the scrutiny given to filings, as well as the timelines for processing a filing. Topics will include:

Part One: CFIUS Process   

• What are the guidelines for the CFIUS review process  
• What should companies do before an NSA, monitorship  
• Clarifying the grey areas
• Navigating non-notified transactions

Part Two: Requirements for Filings, Compliance and Mitigation

• What you need to do for representations and statements – how to do it right  
• Obligations with national security agreements 
• What to do when you realize you submitted something with a wrong statement – using wrong information – how to submit making corrections  
• Getting the right forms and the right check lists, for making a notice and a declaration  

Part Three: Real-World Examples and FAQs

• The types of questions CFIUS is likely to ask, why it is asking, and why the question might be asked more than once