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1260H List: Pentagon's Chinese Military Ban
The US DoD's 1260H list of Chinese military companies triggers a direct procurement ban in June 2026 and an indirect ban in 2027, while China retaliates with export controls and anti-sanctions decrees, creating a compliance dilemma for defense contractors.
2026-07-21
EU AI Act enforcement exposes governance gap
EU AI Act high-risk obligations take effect August 2, 2026. Most organizations lack visibility into their AI systems, creating a governance gap that concentrates penalty risk among firms without compliance infrastructure.
2026-07-17
OFAC Revokes Iran General License X
The US Treasury's OFAC revokes Iran General License X, impacting oil markets and compliance strategies as Brent crude prices surge above $80.
2026-07-09
Illinois AI Safety Law Sets Compliance Floor
Illinois SB 315 mandates annual audits for AI developers, establishing a compliance floor that may influence national standards.
2026-07-09
China's Whistleblower Snags Japan's Fuji
Two Fuji Electric employees detained in Dalian highlight China's whistleblower program as a key enforcement tool against foreign firms amid rare-earth export controls.
2026-07-09
EU AI Act Takes Effect Aug. 2: Compliance
The EU AI Act begins application on August 2, 2026, with fines up to €35 million, but key obligations are postponed, complicating global compliance.
2026-07-08
DOJ's Bulk Data Rule Turns One: Compliance
The DOJ's Data Security Program imposes a $459 million annual compliance cost on US companies, reshaping data handling and export controls.
2026-07-08