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International Trade

  • July 30, 2025

    Senate OKs Kirkland & Ellis Partner For Commerce Trade Role

    The U.S. Senate confirmed William Kimmitt on Tuesday to lead the U.S. International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

  • July 30, 2025

    Virgin Atlantic Avoids $1M Default In Food Poisoning Suit

    A California appeals court won't reinstate a $1 million default judgment against Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited in a suit by a man who alleged he got food poisoning on a flight, saying he did not properly serve the complaint on the company.

  • July 30, 2025

    Peru Docs Bid In Toll Road Project Feud Improper, Court Told

    Asset manager Brookfield, law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and Scotiabank are fighting efforts by Peru to force them to turn over documents in a feud stemming from an allegedly corrupt toll road project, arguing that the country is attempting an end-run around a previously unsuccessful petition.

  • July 30, 2025

    Traders Say Sanctioned Firm Can't Swap Plaintiff In $2.5M Suit

    A company facing trade sanctions cannot swap out another entity as a plaintiff in its suit targeting a crude oil sales firm's owners as it looks to collect $2.5 million based on an arbitral award, the owners have argued in Connecticut state and federal court.

  • July 30, 2025

    US Adds 40% Tariff On Brazil, Sanctions Top Court Justice

    President Donald Trump imposed a 40% tariff on Brazil on Wednesday, alleging in an executive order that the country's Supreme Court is "politically persecuting" former President Jair Bolsonaro, while the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned one of the court's justices.

  • July 30, 2025

    Gov't Contracting Policies To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2025

    A planned overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the implementation of a fee-shifting provision for unsuccessful U.S. Government Accountability Office bid protests headline a slate of policy initiatives for government contractors to watch for during the second half of this year.

  • July 30, 2025

    Trump To Hit India With 25% Tariff, 'Penalty' Starting Friday

    President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to impose a 25% tariff on India beginning Friday, plus an additional "penalty," citing the country's energy and defense dealings with Russia as top concerns along with trade barriers.

  • July 29, 2025

    Tornado Founder Rests Case In $1B Crypto Laundering Trial

    Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on Tuesday rested his defense case, without taking the stand, in a trial over allegations that he and others facilitated the laundering of more than $1 billion via the cryptocurrency tumbler and ran afoul of U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

  • July 29, 2025

    2nd Circ. Says Russian Helped Oligarch Dodge Sanctions

    A lower court correctly denied a Russian citizen's bid to dismiss an indictment purporting that she joined in a conspiracy to help an oligarch evade sanctions imposed by former President Barack Obama against people who contributed to the national emergency in Ukraine, a Second Circuit panel has found.

  • July 29, 2025

    New Guidelines Aim To Reform Counterfeiter Case Practices

    Amid federal courts' growing concern toward a legal strategy of joining dozens of alleged counterfeiters in a single complaint, plaintiff attorneys who are among the most frequent filers of such cases have announced what they consider best practices for the litigation.

  • July 29, 2025

    Trump To Make Call On Further Delay Of Higher China Tariffs

    President Donald Trump will decide whether to extend a tariff delay another 90 days for Chinese imports after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese officials to discuss trade matters, the officials told reporters Tuesday in Stockholm.

  • July 29, 2025

    Top Int'l Trade Policy To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2025

    Pervasive uncertainty surrounds international trade policy as the U.S. takes mercurial swings at the world with tariffs, including a quelled-for-now quasi embargo of China, and while lasting economic fallout hasn't materialized at home, partners abroad are aiming to replace reliance on the American market. Here, Law360 looks ahead at international trade policy during the latter half of one of the most consequential years in the field's history.

  • July 29, 2025

    Trump Says Britain's Tax On North Sea Oil 'Makes No Sense'

    President Donald Trump criticized Tuesday the British government's 78% taxes on North Sea oil as a policy that "makes no sense," a day after speaking with Prime Minister Keir Starmer about trade and other issues.

  • July 29, 2025

    Judge May Review Classified DOD Evidence In DJI Drone Case

    A D.C. federal judge said he might need to see the U.S. Department of Defense's classified reasoning for listing drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology as a Chinese military company, suggesting the unredacted evidence might not include enough information to assess whether the listing is justified.

  • July 29, 2025

    Top Gov't Contract Policies Of 2025: Midyear Report

    The Trump administration made several prominent policy moves affecting contractors this year, including rescinding Biden-era policies related to pay equity and DEI, and pushing to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Here, Law360 examines significant policy changes from the first half of 2025 that will affect government contractors.

  • July 29, 2025

    Shvidler Loses Landmark UK Sanctions Challenge

    Britain's highest court upheld sanctions against billionaire oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that backs the U.K. government's authority to impose the restrictions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  • July 28, 2025

    Cadence To Pay $140M For Illegal Chip Design Exports To China

    Semiconductor technology company Cadence Design Systems agreed to pay over $140 million and plead guilty to criminal conspiracy to commit export control violations to resolve charges that it exported semiconductor design tools to a restricted Chinese military university, U.S. Department of Justice officials announced Monday.

  • July 28, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Panel Calls For Extending Newman's Suspension

    A three-judge Federal Circuit panel recommended Monday that U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman remain suspended, saying her refusal to undergo medical tests by doctors chosen by the court is a "serious form of continuing misconduct" that is hindering an investigation into her health.

  • July 28, 2025

    EU, US Agree To 15% Tariff Rate For Most Sectors

    The European Union and the U.S. government have reached a deal for a 15% U.S. tariff rate on EU goods from most industry sectors, including cars, semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals, avoiding the 30% rate that was due to take effect next month.

  • July 28, 2025

    Co-Leader Of 2 Gibson Dunn Practices Joins King & Spalding

    King & Spalding LLP has hired the former co-leader of two of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP's practices who is joining it in Washington, D.C., to work on international disputes after more than two decades at his previous firm.

  • July 28, 2025

    Cozen O'Connor Lands 4 IP Attys From Eversheds, Buchalter

    Cozen O'Connor announced Monday that it has added two intellectual property partners from Eversheds Sutherland and another prominent IP attorney from Buchalter PC in the San Diego area, with another Eversheds Sutherland partner set to join the team later this week.

  • July 28, 2025

    Czech Republic Loses Latest Challenge To $350M Award

    A London appeals court on Monday rejected the Czech Republic's latest challenge to a $350 million award in favor of a blood plasma company owner, ruling that the businessman was still entitled to the award even though his company was not.

  • July 28, 2025

    European Reinsurer Fined £1.79M Over Post-Brexit Failings

    The Bank of England's regulatory arm said on Monday that it has fined the London branch of a Luxembourg-based reinsurer £1.79 million ($2.4 million) for failing to have adequate controls in place during Britain's exit from the European Union.

  • July 25, 2025

    11th Circ. Says Court Can't Nix Discovery Evidence In FCA Suit

    The Eleventh Circuit on Friday revived a whistleblower lawsuit that said moving companies conspired to defraud the U.S. General Services Administration, saying a lower court can't dismiss an amended complaint while ignoring information obtained through discovery.

  • July 25, 2025

    Sports & Betting Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2025

    Certain court cases have become staples on both the midyear and end-of-year must-watch lists in sports and betting at Law360. One that seemed best positioned to finally fall off the list, as it turns out, is far from over: the multibillion-dollar NCAA settlement regarding name, image and likeness payments and revenue sharing with hundreds of thousands of college athletes. A handful of other suits from past years will also continue to bear watching through the end of 2025.

Expert Analysis

  • Should Patent Disputes Be Filed In The ITC Or UPC?

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    When companies must choose between initiating patent litigation in the U.S. International Trade Commission or the European Union's Unified Patent Court, the ITC may offer a few distinct advantages, but ultimately the decision requires consideration of case-specific factors, say attorneys at White & Case.

  • FCPA Enforcement Is Here To Stay, But It May Look Different

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    After a monthslong enforcement pause, the U.S. Department of Justice’s new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines fundamentally shift prosecutorial discretion and potentially reduce investigatory burdens for organizations, but open questions remain, so companies should continue to exercise caution, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • When Reshoring, IP Issues Require A Strong Action Plan

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    With recent headlines highlighting tariffs as high as 3,521%, more firms will contemplate reshoring manufacturing to the U.S., and they will need to consider important intellectual property issues as part of this complex, expensive and lengthy undertaking, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

  • Series

    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • Increased Tariffs Create Opportunity To Protect IP Rights

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    Heightened tariffs on certain foreign imports have created operational and fiscal challenges for companies, but the corresponding increase in customs inspections could offer a silver lining of more consistent enforcement against counterfeit and infringing goods, says Andraya Pulaski Brunau at Day Pitney.

  • Prior Art Ruling Highlights Importance Of Detailed Elaboration

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    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent decision in Ecto World v. RAI Strategic Holdings shows that when there is a possibility for discretionary denial, and the examiner has potentially overlooked prior art, patent owners should elaborate on as many of the denial factors as possible, says Frank Bernstein at Squire Patton.

  • Remediation Still Reigns Despite DOJ's White Collar Shake-Up

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    Though the U.S. Department of Justice’s recently announced corporate enforcement policy changes adopt a softer tone acknowledging the risks of overregulation, the DOJ has not shifted its compliance and remediation expectations, which remain key to more favorable resolutions, say Jonny Frank, Michele Edwards and Chris Hoyle at StoneTurn.

  • Compliance Refresher For 'Made In USA' Labeling Claims

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    As tariffs reshape the trade landscape, companies hoping to invoke the powerful consumer appeal of “Made in USA” labels must understand the strict rules for making acceptable claims so they avoid the costly legal ramifications and brand damage possible from misrepresenting products as 100% American, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

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    If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.

  • Section 899 Could Be A Costly Tax Shift For US Borrowers

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    Intended to deter foreign governments from applying unfair taxes to U.S. companies, the proposal adding new Section 899 to the Internal Revenue Code would more likely increase tax burdens on U.S. borrowers than non-U.S. lenders unless Congress limits its scope, says Michael Bolotin at Debevoise.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Opinion

    Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts Must Hold China Accountable

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    As the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development drafts guidelines for combating counterfeit goods, U.S. representatives must be frank about the need to hold Chinese platforms accountable for their role in counterfeiting — and specific about the changes that will be required, says Eli Clemens at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

  • Max Pressure On Iran May Raise Secondary Sanctions Risk

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    New sanctions designations announced June 6 are the latest in a slew of actions the administration has taken to put pressure on Iran’s military programs and petroleum exports that will likely increase non-U.S. businesses’ secondary sanctions risk, says John Sandage at Berliner Corcoran.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

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