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International Trade

  • 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.

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

  • End-Of-Year FCPA Enforcement Surge Holds Clues For 2025

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    The last three months of 2024 saw more Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions than any quarter in the previous four years, providing lessons for companies — even as a new administration raises doubts about whether this momentum will continue, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

  • Mentorship Resolutions For The New Year

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    Attorneys tend to focus on personal achievements or career milestones when they set yearly goals, but one important area often gets overlooked in this process — mentoring relationships, which are some of the most effective tools for professional growth, say Kelly Galligan at Rutan & Tucker and Andra Greene at Phillips ADR.

  • What Nearshoring Growth In Americas Means For Patents

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    With the new U.S. administration potentially focused on implementing draconian trade restrictions, nearshoring in the Americas is expected to grow, and patent prosecution attorneys will be kept on their toes as the patent landscape from country to country continues to evolve, says Ernest Huang at Procopio.

  • Inside New Commerce Tech Restrictions: Key Risk Takeaways

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    While there are a few limitations on the scope of a new final rule restricting certain foreign adversary products and technologies, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security retains sweeping authority to regulate an array of risk areas, says Peter Jeydel at Troutman.

  • Series

    Coaching Little League Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While coaching poorly played Little League Baseball early in the morning doesn't sound like a good time, I love it — and the experience has taught me valuable lessons about imperfection, compassion and acceptance that have helped me grow as a person and as a lawyer, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.

  • 5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2025

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    Lawyers and their clients must be prepared to navigate an evolving litigation funding market in 2025, made more complicated by a new administration and the increasing overall cost of litigation, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

  • 3 Noteworthy Effects Of The 2025 NDAA

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    The 2025 defense budget includes further restrictions on semiconductor sales to Huawei, requiring companies to rethink customer-base oversight, but other provisions are likely to broaden procurement contract opportunities, say attorneys at Miles & Stockbridge.

  • Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win

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    Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.

  • How DOGE's Bite Can Live Up To Its Bark

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    All signs suggest that the Department of Government Efficiency will be an important part of the new Trump administration, with ample tools at its disposal to effectuate change, particularly with an attentive Republican-controlled Congress, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • Proactively Managing Tariff Impacts On Megaprojects

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    President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs may compound the complexity, duration and risks associated with financing and building large-scale infrastructure projects — so owners and contractors should plan to take possible tariff-related cost and schedule overruns into account when drafting contracts, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.

  • US-China Deal Considerations Amid Cross-Border Uncertainty

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    With China seemingly set to respond to the incoming U.S. administration's call for strategic decoupling and tariffs, companies on both sides of the Pacific should explore deals and internal changes to mitigate risks and overcome hurdles to their strategic plans, say attorneys at Covington.

  • Series

    Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Nippon, US Steel Face Long Odds On Merger Challenge

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    Following the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' review of Japan's Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the companies face a formidable uphill battle in challenging the president's exercise of authority to block the deal on national security grounds, say attorneys at Kirkland.

  • Opinion

    No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.

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    A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.

  • Patent Policy Changes To Track Under New Gov't Leadership

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    The new federal government will likely bring pivotal shifts in U.S. patent policy through legislation and initiatives that reflect a renewed focus on strengthening intellectual property rights, fostering innovation and enhancing the nation's competitive edge, says PK Chakrabarti at Butzel Long.

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