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The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has had some time in the sun recently, with DOJ winning (and losing) several recent high-profile criminal and civil trials. But beyond the headlines, FARA plays a critical—and often burdensome—role for many businesses that seek commercial opportunities in the United States on behalf of foreign clients.