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What Should Defense Contractors Consider Amid Possible U.S. Operations in Nigeria?
With reports of renewed militant activity and regional instability in Nigeria, the U.S. has indicated potential military involvement. For defense contractors, such missions can trigger specific Law...
Narcoterrorism Operations in Venezuela: Legal Considerations for Contractors
As U.S. counter-narcotics efforts expand into Venezuela where criminal networks, organized armed groups, and unstable governance converge, any supporting defense contractors may face unique...
Are Your Tech and Team Legally Ready for Overseas Missions?
If your defense or space company supports overseas missions through hardware, software, or personnel, you’re likely aware of export, cyber, and contract risks. But less understood is scrutiny under...
Mars🔴, Europa⚪, and Enceladus⚪: Tough Questions for the Future of Conflict
Part of my work as a private Law of War compliance attorney involves looking ahead, thinking through legal frameworks before the need becomes urgent. One area I’ll be working on is planetary...
Applying Law of War Insights to Port Security Preparedness
Charleston, SC’s harbor is one of the East Coast’s most strategic hubs. A gateway for global trade, military logistics, and maritime innovation. But with that importance comes exposure. Recent...
Career Crossroads in National Security: Where the Line Ends, the Circle Begins
Lately I have been meeting more and more professionals with deep national security experience, many of whom are navigating major career transitions. When a familiar path ends, stepping into...
Shielding Defense & Space R&D Meetings: Attorney-Client Privilege
Shielding Defense & Space R&D Meetings: Attorney-Client Privilege When defense and space companies brainstorm new tech, tough legal questions come up fast: Could this trigger export control...
Law of War Compliance Attestation: Could It Be the Next CMMC?
Defense contractors already know the shift in cybersecurity: it used to be enough to simply self-attest compliance with DFARS/NIST. Now, under CMMC, contractors must formally attest, and in many...
Defense Logistics: Could Your Contract Put You at Risk Under the Law of War?
Commercial logistics companies keep U.S. overseas missions running by moving goods, raw materials, and critical supplies, and providing other crucial services. But with that role comes risk because...
Space and Defense Startups: The Overlooked Compliance Risk
You launched a startup. And your satellite, drone, AI, tech, or services will revolutionize the industry. You’ve secured funding, you’ve run the market numbers, and everything looks green. But with...










