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International Trade

  • April 23, 2025

    No Need To Look At Tire IP Dispute, Toyo Tells Justices

    Japanese tire giant Toyo Tire Corp. urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday not to examine a Federal Circuit ruling that discarded a $10 million award in a case that's been going on for over a decade around allegations of interfering with a rival's business through patent settlements with other companies.

  • April 23, 2025

    Ex-Rep Should Pay $25K For 'Sham' Lawsuit, Fla. Judge Told

    A real estate holding company owner told a Florida state court judge Wednesday that he's owed about $25,000 in legal fees for defending against a "sham" contract breach lawsuit alleging he assisted officials investigating possible foreign agent crimes against a former congressman, saying the agreements at issue were declared invalid.

  • April 23, 2025

    NY, 11 Other States Sue Trump Administration To Block Tariffs

    A dozen states are seeking to block tariffs the Trump administration imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, claiming in a lawsuit Wednesday the tariffs illegally constitute unprecedented tax hikes on Americans and violate constitutional separations of powers

  • April 23, 2025

    Iraq's Counsel Can Stay In $120M Award Fight, DC Circ. Says

    The D.C. Circuit has declined to nix Pierson Ferdinand LLP's appearance as counsel for Iraq in an appeal challenging the enforcement of a $120 million arbitral award issued to a Cypriot construction and engineering firm, rejecting the company's allegations that Iraq engaged in "gamesmanship."

  • April 23, 2025

    Trump Says 145% Tariffs On China Will Fall Significantly

    The U.S.' tariffs on China will end up nowhere near 145%, the current level for most Chinese goods, but they will not go away entirely, President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office.

  • April 23, 2025

    Hunting Group Denied Injunction On CDC's Puppy Import Ban

    A Michigan federal judge will not grant a hunting and fishing alliance's request to pause the U.S. Centers for Disease Control's ban on the import of young dogs, saying in an order on Tuesday the agency's effort to prevent the spread of rabies is a legitimate reason for the rule.

  • April 23, 2025

    EU Appeals To Revive WTO Fight Over China SEP Rate-Setting

    The European Union has appealed a decision by the World Trade Organization to dismiss the bloc's complaint that a Chinese court engaged in unfair trade practices by setting royalty rates for European-owned 5G technology.

  • April 23, 2025

    US Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth, IMF Says

    The "abrupt increase" in U.S. tariffs has resulted in countermeasures and uncertainty that will significantly slow global economic growth, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund.

  • April 23, 2025

    Apple, Meta Fined €700M In 1st Penalty Under EU Tech Rules

    The European Commission said Wednesday it has fined Apple Inc. €500 million ($570 million) and Meta €200 million for failing to give consumers choices on offers and how their personal data is used — the first decision under the bloc's Digital Markets Act.

  • April 22, 2025

    International Trade Court Won't Block Tariffs In Small Biz Case

    The U.S. Court of International Trade on Tuesday declined to issue a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump's tariffs against a group of five small businesses based in various states, finding that the businesses weren't facing "immediate and irreparable harm" while the court considers their case.

  • April 22, 2025

    Reporters Extend Block On Plan Threatening Voice Of America

    A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday extended an earlier order blocking the Trump administration from dismantling the agency that oversees Voice of America, saying the coalition of journalists, unions and a reporter advocacy group seeking the preliminary injunction demonstrated the likelihood of "irreparable harm" absent the relief.

  • April 22, 2025

    Phillips Steps Down As FERC Commissioner

    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commissioner Willie Phillips stepped down from his role on Tuesday, paving the way for President Donald Trump to install a Republican majority at the five-member agency.

  • April 22, 2025

    Montana Farmers Union Asks To Join Tribe's Anti-Tariff Suit

    The Montana Farmers Union wants to be included in a suit filed by members of the Blackfeet Nation challenging President Trump's tariffs on imports from Canada and abroad, arguing that the duties under scrutiny hurt the state's farmers the same way they hurt tribal members.

  • April 22, 2025

    Meet The DC Circ. Panel Deciding Judge Newman's Future

    Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman will stand before a panel of D.C. Circuit judges on Thursday, arguing that her colleagues wrongly suspended her two years ago. Here's what you should know about the judges who are tasked with overseeing the 97-year-old jurist's challenge.

  • April 22, 2025

    Vance Says US, India Finalized Guidelines For Trade Talks

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have finalized the terms of reference for trade negotiations aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030, Vance said Tuesday.

  • April 22, 2025

    Mayer Brown Taps Commerce Dept. Leader For Co-Chair Role

    Mayer Brown LLP has nabbed the former assistant secretary for export administration at the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, who in her new role will work alongside a colleague she's known personally and professionally for almost 25 years.

  • April 21, 2025

    DHS Voids Order Ousting Canadian Cannabis Machinery CEO

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday urged a Washington federal judge to throw out a lawsuit accusing federal agents of illegally barring the Canadian CEO of a cannabis harvesting equipment company from entering the United States, citing the government's recent decision revoking a removal order against him.

  • April 21, 2025

    Microchip Co. Wants USPTO To Apply New Rules Retroactively

    A California company behind a new kind of energy-efficient microchip says it's retained a former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director in order to make the case that the agency's new rules over discretionary denials should be retroactively extended by seven days, in order to wipe out a partially successful patent challenge from a Chinese rival.

  • April 21, 2025

    Taiwan Installs Tariff Relief Measures For Exporters

    Certain Taiwanese businesses that export goods to the U.S. will have access to lower loan interest rates and waived exporter insurance fees if they can show they are heavily impacted by U.S. tariffs, Taiwan's Ministry of Finance said Monday.

  • April 21, 2025

    US, Italy Say Tech Cos. Must Not Face Discriminatory Taxes

    Italy and the U.S. agree that discrimination tech companies face in the form of digital services taxes must end in order to enable investments from those companies, according to a joint statement by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Donald Trump.

  • April 21, 2025

    NJ Atty Depo Sought For Duane Morris Malpractice Suit In Pa.

    An Indian business owner has asked a New Jersey court to force a Morristown-based McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP partner to sit for a deposition in his malpractice suit against Duane Morris LLP in Pennsylvania state court.

  • April 21, 2025

    3 Firms Guide Brazilian Energy Producer's $155M SPAC Deal

    Brazilian oil refiner PX Energy on Monday agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I in a deal that will take PX public in the United States at an estimated $155 million value, guided by three law firms.

  • April 21, 2025

    Longtime ITC General Counsel Joins Polsinelli In DC

    Polsinelli PC announced Monday that it has hired the former longtime general counsel of the U.S. International Trade Commission to bolster its practice group that advises clients about ITC rules and procedures.

  • April 21, 2025

    Wife Of Ex-Sen. Menendez Convicted On Corruption Charges

    A Manhattan federal jury on Monday found Nadine Menendez guilty of aiding in her husband Bob Menendez's corruption by facilitating bribe payments, including a Mercedes-Benz and gold bars, from New Jersey businessmen to the convicted former U.S. senator.

  • April 18, 2025

    WTO's Position In New Trump Administration Remains Unclear

    The Trump administration's aggressive imposition of tariffs has laid the groundwork for an onslaught of likely toothless claims brought against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization, even as the U.S.' stance with the international body remains guarded at best.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

  • 5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond

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    In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.

  • A Deep Dive Into DOJ's Proposed FARA Shake-Up

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    The U.S. Department of Justice's recently published and long-awaited proposed amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act's implementing regulations, if adopted, would mark dramatic changes to the commercial exemption and new requirements for labeling informational materials, says Tessa Capeloto at Wiley.

  • Preparing For Mexican Drug Cartels' Terrorist Designation

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    In the event President-elect Donald Trump designates Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, businesses will need to consider how their particular industry is affected and evaluate previously legitimate practices given the cartels' involvement so many sectors of the economy, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • Republican Trifecta Amplifies Risks For Cos. In 3 Key Areas

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    Expected coordination between a Republican Congress and presidential administration may expose companies to simultaneous criminal, civil and congressional investigations, particularly with regard to supply chain risks in certain industries, government contracting and cross-border investment, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Anticipating The Maritime Sector's Future Under Trump 2.0

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    With the Republicans taking control of a governance trifecta, the maritime sector should brace for both familiar leadership and new change that could significantly shift shipping and defense priorities, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • 2024 Was A Banner Year For Shareholder Activism

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    Shareholder activism campaigns in 2024 continued at an elevated pace globally, with activist investors exploiting valuation gaps and pushing aggressively for corporate governance reforms, including the ouster of many companies' chief executives, a trend that could continue once President-elect Donald Trump takes office, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • 7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring

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    President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.

  • How Trump 2.0 May Change Business In Latin America

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    Companies in Latin America should expect to face more trade restrictions, tighter economic sanctions and enhanced corruption risks, as the incoming administration shifts focus to certain non-U.S. actors, most notably China, says Matteson Ellis at Miller & Chevalier.

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