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How New Counter-Drone Rule Will Reshape Event Security, Law360

August 12, 2026

Partners Jennifer Trock, Loyaan Egal, and Dana Gross co-authored a Law360 Expert Analysis article about a new federal regulatory framework expanding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) authority for state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies.

The authors explain how the framework is expected to reshape security planning for airports, stadiums, host cities, and other operators of major venues and critical infrastructure, while creating new regulatory considerations for C-UAS manufacturers and vendors. The article outlines steps organizations can take to prepare, including assessing technology eligibility, reviewing contracts and risk allocation, evaluating operational readiness, updating compliance programs, and incorporating counter-drone capabilities into broader security and infrastructure planning.

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