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Defense Base Closure Process Launched

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.13.05

On April 4, the President announced the members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). Key near-term dates are May 16 for the Pentagon's closure recommendations and September 8 for the BRAC to make its recommendations, ultimately leaving it to the President and Congress to accept or block the entire package.

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Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.27.26

Deadlock Broken: EU Adopts 20th Russia Sanctions Package

The EU has adopted its 20th package of sanctions in connection with Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, resolving a prolonged internal political deadlock that had been caused by vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia. The package amends Regulations 833/2014, 269/2014, and 765/2006 and the respective Council Decisions and Implementing Regulations. The texts entered into force on 24 April 2026. They are available through this link....