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Practice Areas :
Homeland Security, Defense, and Technology Transfer
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Homeland Security
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, legislators and policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels, and in the international community, vigorously attempted to combat terrorism through legislation, regulation, and policy pronouncements. The result was a massive number of new rules, some of which properly addressed security concerns, while others proved inconsistent, duplicative, unenforceable, or seemingly illogical.
Currently, there are emerging threads and concepts that are forming a distinct body of homeland security law, which Patton Boggs is well-positioned to help clients shape. Those involved in international trade or any aspect of the national infrastructure (such as energy, transportation, or communications), as well as financial institutions or those relying on immigrants, among others, have had to change the way they do business to survive in the new threat environment.
Patton Boggs Homeland Security team works with clients to identify rules that are significantly increasing costs without providing a commensurate security benefit. We use our understanding of the environment and pressures under which security policy is forged to approach decision-makers and seek results that are beneficial to our clients.
Our team members have held senior positions in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and have years of experience with both the homeland and national security establishments. We advise clients on the full range of compliance and policy issues arising from anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing programs, and other national and homeland security matters. We also help clients develop well-thought-out proposals that reduce security burdens, and we can help see that such proposals meet a receptive audience.
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