International Trade

  • September 10, 2025

    FERC Urged To Drop 'Ill-Conceived' Pipeline Review Updates

    Gas industry groups urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to accept Secretary of Energy Chris Wright's request to scrap plans for greater environmental reviews for pipeline approvals, agreeing that they exceed FERC's authority and undermine regulatory certainty.

  • September 10, 2025

    Texas Justices Wary Of Shifting Franchise Tax Calculation

    The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday pushed an energy company to explain why the Texas tax code would make it eligible for a refund for bunker oil sold in the Lone Star State, asking where it should look in the law to create a "destination test" for state franchise taxes.

  • September 10, 2025

    OFAC Chief Counsel Returns To Jenner & Block In DC

    The former chief counsel to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has returned to Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C., to co-chair two practice groups, the firm said on Wednesday.

  • September 10, 2025

    Chinese Scholar Gets Time Served In Smuggling Case

    A Michigan federal judge on Wednesday said more time in prison wasn't warranted in the case of a Chinese scholar accused of smuggling biological material into the U.S., finding the last three months she's spent in custody and the collateral damage done to her personal and professional life are sufficient punishment.

  • September 10, 2025

    Abramovich Loses Appeal To EU Sanctions Over Evraz Ties

    Roman Abramovich failed to lift European Union sanctions against him on Wednesday as judges ruled they are justified because the oligarch is a main shareholder in the steel company Evraz, one of the largest taxpayers in Russia.

  • September 10, 2025

    Baker McKenzie Adds New National Security Group Co-Head

    Baker McKenzie welcomed a former Federal Bureau of Investigation senior counselor to its Washington, D.C., office who joins as a partner and co-chair of its national security practice, the firm announced Wednesday.

  • September 09, 2025

    DC Circ. Talks 'Hypos' On Maritime Refusal To Deal Challenge

    The D.C. Circuit is set to decide whether a rule that the Federal Maritime Commission passed to deal with COVID-19 supply line shortages allows the agency to engage in illegal rate-setting after spending part of its morning hammering the parties with hypotheticals.

  • September 09, 2025

    Juul Gets ITC To Review NJOY Vape Imports, Again

    The U.S. International Trade Commission voted Tuesday to investigate whether certain imported NJOY brand vaping products infringe a patent owned by rival Juul, after Juul filed another complaint alleging NJOY devices violated its patent rights in vaporizer technologies.

  • September 09, 2025

    Trump's Latest Tariff EO Offers Some Relief, But No Certainty

    President Donald Trump's latest tariff executive order essentially creates an exclusion process for many goods not readily available in the U.S. if the exporter countries enter trade agreements with the U.S., a strategic shift cautiously welcomed by importers even as they still seek certainty for their supply chains.

  • September 09, 2025

    Mitsubishi Accused Of Dodging Pollution Regs With Deception

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. was hit with a proposed class action in Washington federal court Monday by a commercial fisher accusing the company of deploying a deceptive sales tactic to circumvent federal emissions regulations for marine engines and replacing engines with cheaper, dirtier alternatives that don't comply with U.S. laws. 

  • September 09, 2025

    FinCEN Chief Signals Slimmer Bank Reporting On The Way

    A top U.S. financial crime watchdog told lawmakers Tuesday that federal officials could soon move to narrow transaction reporting requirements for financial institutions as part of a broader effort to ease anti-money laundering compliance burdens for industry.

  • September 09, 2025

    ITC Judge Clears Motive In Trucking Tech Patent Fight

    A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has cleared fleet management startup Motive Technologies Inc. from an infringement case over patents owned by a rival that sells trackers to trucking companies.

  • September 09, 2025

    Poland Gets DC Judge To Block $40M Award Enforcement

    A D.C. federal judge has refused to enforce a now-annulled $40 million arbitral award issued to the parent company of what was once Poland's largest independent petrochemical and oil product trader, saying he is obligated to defer to a seminal ruling from Europe's highest court.

  • September 09, 2025

    Azure Power Investors Get Final OK Of $23M Settlement

    A New York federal judge granted final approval to a $23 million settlement between India-based solar energy company Azure Power and investors accusing it of misrepresenting its compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, and the methods through which it won bids for projects.

  • September 09, 2025

    Tariffs Will Push 875K Americans Into Poverty, Yale Says

    President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to push up to 875,000 people into poverty this year based on the U.S. Census Bureau's system of measurement, Yale University researchers reported Tuesday, noting that the total is equivalent to 0.3% of the population.

  • September 09, 2025

    Justices Grant Fast-Track Review For Trump Tariff Suit

    The U.S. Supreme Court will fast-track its consideration of the government's appeal of a Federal Circuit ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful, according to a Tuesday order.

  • September 09, 2025

    4 Possible Factors In Nadine Menendez's Bribery Sentence

    The New York federal judge tasked with sentencing Nadine Menendez in the high-profile public corruption case that also ensnared her husband, a once entrenched New Jersey politician, will weigh a higher number of mitigating factors than in the usual criminal case, leaving her ultimate penalty a question mark to legal observers.

  • September 09, 2025

    States Urge Justices To Quickly Rule Against Trump's Tariffs

    The U.S. Supreme Court should quickly consider the appeal of the Federal Circuit's ruling that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs are unlawful and affirm that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn't provide the authority to impose duties, the states challenging the measures told the justices this week.

  • September 08, 2025

    Atty In Judge Newman Suspension Feud Moves To DOJ

    An attorney who has been representing Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman in the legal battle over her suspension has jumped from the New Civil Liberties Alliance to work at the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • September 08, 2025

    Oura Domestic Labor Investment Won Import Ban, ITC Says

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has found that Ouraring Inc.'s commitments in the U.S. to producing its smart ring warranted the agency's decision to block Ultrahuman and RingConn from importing products it held infringed a wearable computing device patent.

  • September 08, 2025

    Bessent Says US Will Refund Revenue If Justices Nix Tariffs

    If the U.S. Supreme Court decides President Donald Trump lacked authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the U.S. government will refund revenue it has collected with tariffs under that law, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

  • September 08, 2025

    Wyo. Co. Must Pay $2.65M Legal Fees Award In Arbitration

    A Wyoming federal judge has ordered an engineering firm to pay two Eastern European companies a €2.26 million ($2.65 million) award of arbitration legal fees and costs, saying the firm's dissatisfaction with the arbitral tribunal's award is not enough to second-guess the ruling.

  • September 08, 2025

    Court Says Claim For Coverage Declaration Is Untimely

    A wiring manufacturer demanding coverage from a Nationwide unit for nearly $32 million in outstanding defense costs over claims it violated federal bribery and accounting laws filed its claim for declaratory judgment too late, a Delaware federal court ruled, pointing to the state's three-year statute of limitations for contract-related actions.

  • September 08, 2025

    Tracking The Copyright Fights Between Creators And AI Cos.

    In the three years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, artificial intelligence developers like OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic have faced dozens of lawsuits accusing them of infringing the intellectual property of authors, artists, news organizations and the like.

  • September 08, 2025

    Greek Pipe Co.'s Data Gaps Merit Tariff Hike, Fed. Circ. Says

    Tariffs against Greek pipe importers will stay in place, the Federal Circuit found Monday, affirming a U.S. Court of International Trade holding that the companies submitted deficient financial data, requiring the U.S. Department of Commerce to fill in certain information gaps when calculating the duties.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Annual Report Shows CFIUS Extending Its Reach In 2024

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    The recently released 2024 annual report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reveals record civil penalties and enhanced internal capabilities, illustrating expanding jurisdiction and an increasing appetite for enforcement actions, says Nathan Fisher at StoneTurn.

  • 11th Circ. Ruling Shows Federal Question Jurisdiction Limits

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    The Eleventh Circuit's recent decision in AST Science v. Delclaux shows why it is extremely difficult for litigants to maintain a state law cause of action in federal court under Supreme Court precedent, says Paul Avron at Berger Singerman.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Budget Act Should Boost Focus On Trade Compliance

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    Passage of the One Big Beautiful Budget Act, coupled with recent U.S. Department of Justice statements that it will use the False Claims Act aggressively to pursue trade, tariff and customs fraud, marks a sharp increase in trade-related enforcement risk, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

  • Divest Order Shows How Security Fears Extend CFIUS Scope

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    A recent White House order forcing a Chinese company to divest its 2020 acquisition of a U.S. audiovisual supplier demonstrates the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ growing power to sink foreign transactions over national security concerns — and the enormous risks to U.S. companies from such reviews, say attorneys at Bass Berry.

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    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • How Tariffs Can Affect Event Studies In Securities Litigation

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    When the control period is calm and the event window is stormy — often the case with breaking political or economic developments, like President Donald Trump's recent tariff announcements — traditional event study methodology can increase the risk of misleading conclusions in securities litigation, say economic consultants at NERA.

  • Fleeing Or Just Leaving Quickly? 2nd Circ. Says It Depends

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    The Second Circuit’s recent U.S. v. Bardakova decision adopted a new approach for determining whether a defendant who commits a crime in the U.S., and then leaves and remains abroad, intends to avoid prosecution — making it more difficult to argue against the fugitive disentitlement doctrine in most cases, say attorneys at MoloLamken.

  • Sanctions Considerations For Reentering The Syrian Market

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    Reentering or opening new markets in Syria, now that the Trump administration has revoked certain long-standing sanctions and export controls, necessitates increased due diligence and best practices capable of adapting to a changing local environment as well as future changes in U.S. law, say attorneys at Nixon Peabody.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

  • What Patent Claim 'Invalidity' Means In Different Forums

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    A recent Federal Circuit order allowing a patent suit to proceed despite similar claims being invalidated in an inter partes review underscores how fractured the patent litigation landscape has become, leading to critical nuances in how district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board treat invalidity, says Jason Hoffman at BakerHostetler.

  • Top Takeaways From Trump's AI Action Plan

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    President Donald Trump's AI Action Plan represents some notable evolution in U.S. policy, including affirmation of the administration's trend toward prioritizing artificial intelligence innovation over guardrails and toward supporting greater U.S. private sector reach overseas, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

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