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International Trade

  • April 04, 2025

    Deutsche Bank Not Liable For ISIS Terror, Judge Finds

    A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Deutsche Bank AG of facilitating the financing of the Islamic State, saying that the families of two journalists and an aid worker the terrorist group killed failed to sufficiently allege that the bank participated in a human trafficking venture.

  • April 04, 2025

    IPO Plans Appear Iced As Trump's Tariffs Rock Markets

    The escalating sell-off in equities is halting major initial public offerings for now and more prospects will likely pause plans as deals lawyers and their clients assess the fallout following President Donald Trump's endorsement of across-the-board tariffs, experts say.

  • April 04, 2025

    Judge Allows Deposition Of Witnesses In Russian Exec's Suit

    A New York federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government can depose two men about a Russian bank executive's alleged effort to avoid economic sanctions following Russia's invasion and annexation of the Crimea region, saying it is necessary to "prevent a failure of justice."

  • April 04, 2025

    NY Judge Who Blocked VOA Shutdown Sends Case To DC

    The Manhattan federal judge who called the Trump administration's move to shutter Voice of America a "classic case" of arbitrary policymaking on Friday ordered the case transferred to D.C. federal court, but said his restraining order remains in effect.

  • April 04, 2025

    Jones Walker Adds Ex-Husch Blackwell Atty To DC Office

    Jones Walker LLP has strengthened its maritime practice with the recent addition of an attorney who moved her practice to the Washington, D.C., office after more than five years with Husch Blackwell LLP, the firm announced Friday.

  • April 04, 2025

    China Issues Tariffs, WTO Challenge To Hit Back At Trump

    Chinese officials began honing their response to the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs on Friday, setting up retaliatory duties and announcing plans for a challenge at the World Trade Organization.

  • April 04, 2025

    Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline Another 75 Days

    President Donald Trump announced an executive order Friday extending TikTok's sale-or-ban deadline for an additional 75 days, saying his administration needs more time to hash out a deal to keep the social media platform operating in the United States.

  • April 04, 2025

    Ex-Everton FC Director Calls Sanctions Decision 'Political'

    A former director of Everton Football Club accused the British government of being improperly politically motivated when placing him under sanctions after Russia invaded Ukraine, as he asked a court Friday for further information to challenge his designation.

  • April 03, 2025

    Civil Liberties Org. Sues To Block Trump's China Tariffs

    The New Civil Liberties Alliance on Thursday filed what it says is the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's February and March tariffs on all imports from China, saying the president doesn't have the authority to impose emergency tariffs without congressional approval.

  • April 03, 2025

    International Disputes And Trade Lawyer Heads To Foley Hoag

    A trade lawyer with experience in World Trade Organization dispute settlement and commercial mediation has joined Foley Hoag LLP's international litigation and arbitration practice in Paris as senior counsel, according to the law firm.

  • April 03, 2025

    AI Dominated Venture Funding In Q1 As Broader Market Lags

    Artificial intelligence investment again dominated venture capital activity in the first quarter, mostly driven by a few mammoth deals, according to data released Thursday, while experts say the broader outlook for non-AI firms remains subdued amid market skittishness.

  • April 03, 2025

    Carrier Dealing Rule Is Fair, Maritime Regulator Tells DC Circ.

    The agency that regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system had "ample authority" to issue a rule defining "unreasonable" refusals to negotiate on the part of ocean carriers, the regulator has argued in response to a challenge from an affected trade association.

  • April 03, 2025

    Trump Makes First Use Of Mexico Labor Enforcement Tool

    The Trump administration called on Mexico to investigate "credible" allegations of worker rights violations at a Mexico City auto parts plant Thursday, marking the Trump administration's first use of a labor-specific enforcement tool first implemented five years ago.

  • April 03, 2025

    Reed Smith Wants To Pull Out Of Eletson Ch. 11

    An attorney from Reed Smith LLP asked a New York bankruptcy judge Thursday to let the firm withdraw its representation of one of two parties vying to control international shipping group Eletson Holdings, noting that opposing counsel has urged it for months to exit the case.

  • April 03, 2025

    Senate Passes Long-Shot Bill To End Trump's Canada Tariffs

    The U.S. Senate on Wednesday evening passed a resolution to eliminate the national emergency President Donald Trump declared to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, but the measure is likely to stall in the House and certain to be vetoed.

  • April 03, 2025

    Japan To Subsidize Biz Affected By Trump's Tariffs, PM Says

    Japan's government is planning to subsidize businesses affected by the U.S. placing a 24% tariff on all goods imported from the country and to relax requirements for government loans, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday.

  • April 03, 2025

    EU Authorities Arrest 3 In €50M VAT Fraud Investigation

    Authorities have arrested three people for their alleged ties to a €50 million ($55 million) value-added tax fraud scheme involving the trade of electronic goods, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said Thursday, tying this fraud to a larger €195 million scheme that is still under investigation.

  • April 03, 2025

    South Korea To Support Industries Hit By US Tariffs

    Acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo called Thursday for support to industries like automobiles and others affected by the "global tariff war" that he said was kicked off by the U.S. when it placed a 25% tariff on the country, according to local media.

  • April 03, 2025

    Judge OKs Toss Of FCPA Case Against Ex-Cognizant Execs

    A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday granted the federal government's bid to end the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against two former executives of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., ending a legal battle that was beset by delays throughout its six-year run.  

  • April 03, 2025

    Russian Politician's Family Hid Sanction Breaches, Court Told

    A former Russian politician appointed by President Vladimir Putin and his family conspired to hide his presence and financial transactions in the U.K. because they "understood perfectly well" that he was sanctioned, prosecutors said in the closing stages of a London criminal trial Thursday.

  • April 03, 2025

    Adams Case Threatens NY Southern District's 'Supremacy'

    The controversial end to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic criminal corruption prosecution could threaten the Southern District of New York's privileged status within the Justice Department and its leverage over other districts when it comes to vying for the lead on high-profile cases, experts say.

  • April 03, 2025

    UK Gov't Preparing List Of US Goods For Tariffs

    The U.K. government revealed a list of U.S. goods it might target with tariffs in response to the tariffs on British goods announced by the Trump administration, according to a statement Thursday.

  • April 03, 2025

    Nadine Menendez Trial Paused Due To Health Concerns

    Nadine Menendez's trial on charges that she facilitated bribe payments for her husband, former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was paused for the week Thursday morning after the defendant appeared to be in discomfort and expressed unspecified health concerns.

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

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    Group Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen at Greenwald Doherty.

  • Opinion

    6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School

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    Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.

  • Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware

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    Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.

  • 5th Circ. Crypto Ruling Shows Limits On OFAC Authority

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    The Fifth Circuit's recent decision that immutable smart contracts on the Tornado Cash crypto-transaction software protocol are not "property" subject to Office of Foreign Assets Control jurisdiction may signal that courts can construe OFAC's authority more restrictively after Loper Bright, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Preparing For The New Restrictions On Investment Into China

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    In light of a new regulatory program governing U.S. investments in China-related technology companies of national security concern, investors should keep several considerations in mind, including the rules' effect on existing and new investments, compliance hurdles, and penalties for noncompliance ahead of the rules' January implementation, say attorneys at Gunderson Dettmer.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out

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    In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • FTX Exec's Sentencing Shows Pros And Cons Of Cooperation

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    The sentencing of former FTX tech deputy Gary Wang, whose cooperation netted him a rare outcome of no prison time, offers critical takeaways for attorneys and clients navigating the burgeoning world of crypto-related prosecutions, says Andrew Meck at Whiteford.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity

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    Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • 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 “Diddy” Combs, it’s 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.

  • Series

    Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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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 — new ones especially — 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’s 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.

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