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International Trade

  • April 02, 2025

    5 Fed. Circ. Clashes To Watch This Month

    The Federal Circuit will hear arguments this month in patent cases involving Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and a blockbuster Johnson & Johnson schizophrenia drug, and the court will itself be the subject of a case at another appeals court as Judge Pauline Newman seeks to end her suspension.

  • April 02, 2025

    Binance Can't Send All Investors' Claims To Arbitration

    Crypto exchange Binance has suffered a setback in its bid to send a proposed class action filed by investors to arbitration in Singapore, after a New York federal judge partially denied the motion under an arbitration clause included in a 2019 unilateral update to its terms of use.

  • April 02, 2025

    Trump Unveils New Tariffs On Dozens Of Countries

    President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on major trading partners Wednesday, including a 10% rate on all goods entering the U.S. to take effect later this week, in a "declaration of economic independence" he says will jump-start domestic industry and production.

  • April 02, 2025

    FinCEN Warns About Ongoing ISIS Threats, Banking Red Flags

    The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has advised financial institutions that the Islamic State group continues to pose a threat to the U.S., detailing various red flags which banks should be on the lookout for to report suspicious activity tied to the terrorist organization.

  • April 02, 2025

    Spanish Co. Says No Federal Jurisdiction In Finder's Fee Spat

    Spanish company Delclaux Partners SA on Wednesday urged the Eleventh Circuit to vacate its loss in a dispute with Texas-based satellite technology company AST & Science LLC, arguing the federal district court never had jurisdiction over the simple breach of contract dispute.

  • April 02, 2025

    Fla. Man Gets 70 Months For Sending Aircraft Parts To Russia

    An Arizona federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Florida resident to nearly six years in prison for illegally exporting controlled aviation technology to Russia, and ordered the forfeiture of the $4.6 million in proceeds he earned through the scheme.

  • April 02, 2025

    Feds Drop FCPA Case Against Ex-Cognizant Execs

    The federal government on Wednesday moved to dismiss its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against two former聽Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives, ending a long-running case that had been stalled by President Donald Trump's executive order curtailing bribery prosecutions and another now-rescinded presidential decree targeting聽Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, which had been representing one of the defendants.

  • April 02, 2025

    Eric Adams Case Dismissed As Judge Rebukes DOJ 'Bargain'

    A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, heeding advice from court-appointed counsel Paul Clement even as he gave credence to district prosecutors' claims of a quid pro quo between Adams and Trump administration officials in the Justice Department.

  • April 01, 2025

    Trump Administration Sued Over Border Cash-Reporting Order

    A Texas trade group on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its order singling out cash-moving businesses along the southwest border for heightened anti-money laundering reporting, calling the move overreaching, discriminatory and "financially ruinous."

  • April 01, 2025

    Nordstrom Suit Over $6.7M Shirt Deal Restitched At 9th Circ.

    A Ninth Circuit panel on Tuesday restored a garment maker's lawsuit accusing retailer Nordstrom of using baseless human rights concerns as a pretense to yank a $6.7 million menswear order, saying a U.S. Customs press release about a forced labor investigation wasn't enough to warrant the alleged cancellation.

  • April 01, 2025

    Nelson Mullins-, Latham-Guided SmartStop Prices $810M IPO

    SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a real estate investment trust managing U.S. and Canadian properties, on Tuesday priced an $810 million initial public offering within its marketed range, represented by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and underwriters' counsel Latham & Watkins LLP.聽

  • April 01, 2025

    US Loses Bid To Stay $380M PetroSaudi Award Seizure Suit

    A California federal judge has denied the U.S. government's motion to pause its yearslong suit to seize part of a $380 million arbitral award to a PetroSaudi unit while somewhat related criminal proceedings in Switzerland play out.

  • April 01, 2025

    Gov'ts Ready Concessions, Reprisals Ahead Of US Tariff Wave

    The likely targets of the reciprocal tariff policy President Donald Trump is set to debut Wednesday have been making concessions, vowing reprisals and pursuing closer ties with each other while many have adopted a wait-and-see approach. Here, 麻豆传媒360 looks at how countries are responding to the planned tariffs.

  • April 01, 2025

    Judges Say Hurricanes May Justify FERC Pipeline Inaction

    Judges on the D.C. Circuit told environmental groups challenging the construction of a liquefied natural gas pipeline and terminal in Puerto Rico Tuesday that the project was likely necessary to keep the island powered through hurricane season even without a full authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

  • April 01, 2025

    Manhattan DA Dodges Collector's Suit Over Statue Probe

    A California federal judge dismissed a case brought by an art dealer trying to block an investigation from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over an ancient Roman statue that Bragg says may have been looted from Turkey, finding that the collector's request for the court to declare him the owner of the piece would not redress any injury caused by the probe.

  • April 01, 2025

    NJ聽Fraudster Found Guilty After Earlier Sentence Commuted

    A New Jersey federal jury found fraudster Eliyahu Weinstein guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme while he was on supervised release following a previous fraud sentence that drew clemency from Donald Trump at the end of his first presidential term.

  • March 31, 2025

    Caterpillar Escapes $100M Contract Breach Verdict

    A Delaware federal court on Monday vacated $100 million in damages awarded to a defunct equipment importer that accused Caterpillar of interfering with a contract, and also refused to order a new trial for antitrust claims against the manufacturer.

  • March 31, 2025

    NC Judge Axes Mexican Truck Co.'s $70M Volvo Suit

    A North Carolina federal judge tossed out a Mexican trucking company's $70 million suit against Volvo Group North America LLC in a one-page order adopting a magistrate judge's recommendation that the case be dismissed for leaving out "necessary and indispensable parties" for the contract claims to survive.

  • March 31, 2025

    Trump's Tariff Bombardment Keeps Companies Guessing

    U.S. importers are bracing for significant compliance cost increases as President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement is expected on Wednesday, though recent comments made by the president indicate the duties could be less harsh.

  • March 31, 2025

    McDermott Adds Trade, National Security Atty From Dechert

    McDermott Will & Emery LLP announced Monday that it had hired an attorney from Dechert LLP who specializes in national security compliance in international trade, continuing a trend among firms in Washington, D.C., looking to enhance their offerings amid ongoing and rapid changes to U.S. trade policy.

  • March 31, 2025

    Trump, Starmer Discuss Averting US Tariffs On UK Goods

    President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed a possible deal between the U.S. and the U.K. to avoid U.S. tariffs from being imposed on goods such as cars and metals, the British government confirmed.

  • March 31, 2025

    Eric Adams Urges Speedy Dismissal As NYC Primaries Loom

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday urged a Manhattan federal judge to promptly throw out his bribery and corruption charges, pointing to an upcoming mayoral election filing deadline and the court's previous vows to rule quickly.

  • March 31, 2025

    Justices Reject Gas Price-Fixing Claims Over Trump Oil Pact

    The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to review a bid to revive a proposed class action alleging price-fixing between major oil producers as part of a 2020 deal among Russia, Saudi Arabia and President Donald Trump's administration to cut production.

  • March 28, 2025

    AI Startup CoreWeave's Tepid Debut Chills IPO Enthusiasm

    Artificial intelligence startup CoreWeave Inc.'s skittish debut following a scaled-down initial public offering chills recovery hopes for an IPO market that was already wobbly, though experts say viable candidates are waiting to strike if conditions stabilize.

  • March 28, 2025

    Cannabis Equipment Biz Can't Speed Up Canada Import Case

    The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that a cannabis equipment company cannot expedite its case challenging the hurdles it faces importing from Canada, saying the business has not presented good cause to have the matter fast-tracked.

Expert Analysis

  • What Insurers Need To Know About OFAC's Expanded FAQs

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    The Office of Foreign Assets Control's recently expanded insurance FAQs clarify how OFAC views insurance policies in a number of specific circumstances involving sanctioned parties, and make plain that sanctions compliance is the responsibility of all participants in the insurance ecosystem, including underwriters, brokers and agents, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Plugging Gov't Leaks Is Challenging, But Not A Pipe Dream

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    As shown by ongoing legal battles involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean 鈥淒iddy鈥 Combs, it鈥檚 challenging for defendants to obtain relief when they believe the government leaked sensitive information to the media, but defense counsel can take certain steps to mitigate the harm, says Kenneth Notter at MoloLamken.

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    Gardening Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer

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    Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my litigation practice, including persistence, patience, grit and authenticity, says Christopher Viceconte at Gibbons.

  • How Trump's 2nd Term May Alter The Immigration Landscape

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    Rhetoric from Donald Trump's campaign and his choice of hardline appointees indicate that a more restrictive and punitive approach to immigration is in our immediate future, especially in areas like humanitarian relief, nonimmigrant visa processing, and travel and green card eligibility, says John Quill at Mintz.

  • Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review

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    For attorneys 鈥 new ones especially 鈥 there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • How Boards And Officers Should Prep For New Trump Admin

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    In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportation campaign, company officers and board members should pursue proactive, comprehensive contingency planning to not only advance the best interests of the companies they serve, but to also properly exercise their fiduciary duty of care, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn.

  • Implementing Human Rights Due Diligence

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    The Bureau of Industry and Security鈥檚 recent removal of a Canadian surveillance provider from its export blacklist, after just eight months, illustrates the importance of integrating human rights due diligence into the vetting process by asking a few targeted questions, say attorneys at Cravath.

  • How CFIUS' Updated Framework Affects Global Investors

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    The recent change to the monitoring and enforcement regulations governing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will broaden administrative practices around nonnotified transaction investigations, increase the scope of information demands from the committee and accelerate its ability to impose mitigation on parties, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

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    Flying Makes Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer

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    Achieving my childhood dream of flying airplanes made me a better lawyer 鈥 and a better person 鈥 because it taught me I can conquer difficult goals when I leave my comfort zone, focus on the demands of the moment and commit to honing my skills, says Ivy Cadle at Baker Donelson.

  • Key Points From New Maritime Oil Price Cap Advisory

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    The Price Cap Coalition's updated advisory regarding the maritime oil industry's compliance with the Russian oil price cap highlights the role of governmental authorities, additional areas warranting due diligence and the need for training programs, say attorneys at Miller & Chevalier.

  • Trump Patent Policy May Be Headed In Unexpected Direction

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    While commentators have assumed that the patent policy of President-elect Donald Trump's second administration will largely mirror the pro-patent policy of his first, these predictions fail to take into account the likely oversized influence of Elon Musk, says Jorge Contreras at the University of Utah.

  • Takeaways From Final Regulations For China Investment Ban

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    鈥婽he U.S. Department of the Treasury鈥檚 final rule banning U.S. investment in emerging Chinese technology clarifies some key requirements, includes additional exceptions for covered transactions and attempts to address concerns that the rule will put U.S. businesses at a competitive disadvantage, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • Compliance Considerations Of DOJ Data Security Rule

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    Under the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed rule aiming to prevent certain countries' access to bulk U.S. sensitive personal data, companies must ensure their vendor, employment and investment agreements meet strict new data security requirements 鈥 or determine whether such contracts are worth the cost of compliance, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

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    Circus Arts Make Me A Better 麻豆传媒yer

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    Performing circus arts has strengthened my ability to be more thoughtful, confident and grounded, all of which has enhanced my legal practice and allowed me to serve clients in a more meaningful way, says Bailey McGowan at Stinson.

  • When Investigating An Adversary, Be Wary Of Forged Records

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    Warnings against the use of investigators who tout their ability to find an adversary鈥檚 private documents generally emphasize the risk of illegal activity and attorney discipline, but a string of recent cases shows an additional danger 鈥 investigators might be fabricating records altogether, says Brian Asher at Asher Research.

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