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Will Kaspersky Lab file a lawsuit against the US Commerce Department over the software ban by December 31, 2024?
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Kaspersky Lab to Close US Division and Lay Off Workers Amid Biden's Software Ban Next Month
Jul 15, 2024, 09:35 PM
Kaspersky Lab has announced the closure of its US division and the layoff of all associated workers. This decision follows the US Commerce Department's ban on the sale of Kaspersky software in the United States, which is set to take effect on July 20. Kaspersky stated that business opportunities in the country are no longer viable. The shutdown of US operations will be completed next month. The ban has been referred to as 'Biden's ban' in some reports.
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Cease all U.S. operations • 25%
File a lawsuit • 25%
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Relocate U.S. operations to another country • 25%
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Restructuring of company • 25%