International Trade

  • January 09, 2025

    IP Forecast: OpenAI, Microsoft Look To Toss NYT Case

    OpenAI and its backers at Microsoft will try persuading a New York judge to dismiss one of the major copyright suits against them, with arguments that using news stories to train the startup's artificial intelligence model is a "transformative" use. Here's a spotlight on where that case stands — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.

  • January 09, 2025

    Amazon Loses Bad Faith Claims Against Nokia At ITC

    A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has shot down Amazon's arguments that Nokia failed to offer reasonable or nondiscriminatory patent license terms, ruling instead that Amazon was infringing a series of Nokia patents related to video technology.

  • January 09, 2025

    DOD Says Chinese Military Co. Listing For Lidar Firm Is Legit

    The U.S. Department of Defense is urging a D.C. federal judge to back its decision to include Shanghai-based lidar manufacturer Hesai Technology Co. Ltd. on a list of "Chinese military companies," a decision the company has called "riddled with sloppy mistakes."

  • January 09, 2025

    5 Questions Attys Have About Supreme Court's TikTok Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Friday in TikTok's challenge to a law requiring the wildly popular social media platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company over national security concerns or face a nationwide ban, in an unusual First Amendment case attorneys say also raises broad procedural and legal questions.

  • January 09, 2025

    US Steel And Nippon's Lawsuit Seen As 'Hail Mary' Attempt

    President Joe Biden may not have put forth an airtight national security argument for blocking Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, but the companies' subsequent lawsuit is still highly unlikely to earn them another chance at making the deal happen, according to legal experts. 

  • January 09, 2025

    Menendez Sentencing Won't Taint Wife's Trial, Gov't Says

    New York federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan federal judge to reject Nadine Menendez's request for a three-month delay in her trial on bribery charges, saying that the sentencing of her husband, former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, on similar charges will not taint the jury pool for her trial.

  • January 09, 2025

    Kirkland Leads Project Liberty's Bid For TikTok As Ban Looms

    Kirkland & Ellis-advised Project Liberty announced Thursday that it has offered to acquire TikTok's U.S. assets, just 10 days before the deadline for the social media platform to divest from its Chinese parent or face a nationwide ban.

  • January 08, 2025

    Canadian Man Gets 40 Months For Russian Export Conspiracy

    A Canadian national was sentenced to 40 months in prison Wednesday in New York federal court for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle dual-use electronics components from U.S. manufacturers to sanctioned entities in Russia, some of which were later found in seized Russian weapons in Ukraine.

  • January 08, 2025

    Quantitative Trader Accused Of Stealing Firm's Source Code

    New York federal prosecutors have accused a quantitative trader of stealing the secrets of a billion-dollar company's source code from his former employer to use at his own trading firm, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York federal court.

  • January 08, 2025

    NY Fed Beats Puerto Rico Bank's Suit Over Master Account

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday tossed without prejudice a Puerto Rico bank's suit that sought to block the closure of its Federal Reserve master account, finding the New York Fed's interpretation of the Federal Reserve Act was correct and that the bank does not have a statutory right to a master account.

  • January 08, 2025

    Biden Issues New Guidance On Missile Tech Exports

    President Joe Biden has issued new missile technology export guidance to allow more flexibility in reviewing transfers of certain military missiles, drones and space launch vehicles typically subject to strict export controls, the White House has announced.

  • January 08, 2025

    USTR Warns Of Risks Posed By Counterfeit Pharmacies

    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday released its latest list of overseas "notorious markets" selling illicit and counterfeit goods, pointing in particular to a boom in counterfeit online pharmacies selling knock-off medications that pose a risk both to public health and businesses' intellectual property interests.

  • January 08, 2025

    US Declares Genocide In Sudan, Sanctions Military Leader

    The U.S. government has declared genocide in Sudan and sanctioned paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammad Hamdan Dagalo for engaging in war crimes and human rights abuses, according to a statement.

  • January 08, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Wrestles With China Tariff Authority Limits

    Attorneys for both importers and the government faced pointed questions from a Federal Circuit panel Wednesday, as the judges tried to understand the limits of U.S. tariff authority and whether a huge chunk of Trump-era levies on Chinese goods went too far.

  • January 08, 2025

    Feds Again Deny Leaks In NYC Mayor's Corruption Case

    Federal prosecutors again rejected the claim that they had leaked classified information about New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case to the press, telling a judge that they were not the source that allowed the New York Times to identify a grand jury witness and that Adams hadn't shown how he was prejudiced by the disclosure.

  • January 07, 2025

    Feds Say Adams' Bid For Indictment Info Would Hinder Probe

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams is not entitled to more details about the charges in his corruption and bribery case, including the identities of alleged co-conspirators, federal prosecutors told a Manhattan federal court Monday, arguing that such information would prejudice the ongoing investigation and potentially lead to witness tampering.

  • January 07, 2025

    PTAB Slims Down 2 Samsung Patents In Galaxy Screen Fight

    The patent board has decided to ax a swath of claims in two Samsung patents covering ways of arranging pixels that the Korean tech giant is asserting against a major Chinese rival in the business of selling replacement screens for Galaxy-brand cellphones.

  • January 07, 2025

    Coffee Co. Says Exporter Owes $18M For Missing Shipments

    A "green" coffee retailer told a Florida federal judge on Tuesday that it can prove it is owed more than $18 million for prepaid coffee shipments that were never received from a Nicaraguan green coffee bean exporter.

  • January 07, 2025

    Lawmakers Push To Limit China's Access To US AI Tech

    Two congressmen, in anticipation of a new framework being published by the Bureau of Industry and Security, have urged the secretary of commerce to place strict guidelines on high-end artificial intelligence technology the United States exports over fears of China's access to it.

  • January 07, 2025

    Treasury Dept. Provides Sanctions Relief To Syria

    The U.S. has expanded certain authorizations and issued additional sanctions relief for the Syrian people following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in December, with the goal of ensuring that the current U.S. sanctions on Syria don't impede activities to meet basic human needs.

  • January 07, 2025

    Trump Threatens Denmark With Tariffs In Greenland Feud

    President-elect Donald Trump issued a new tariff threat on Tuesday, this time vowing to take action against Denmark if it does not relinquish control of Greenland to the U.S., a proposal he floated at several points during his first term.

  • January 07, 2025

    Menendez's Wife Fears His Sentencing Would Taint Her Trial

    The wife of former Sen. Robert Menendez asked a New York federal judge on Tuesday to delay her trial on bribery charges, scheduled for Feb. 5, to avoid having it commence within one week of the sentencing of her husband and co-defendant.

  • January 06, 2025

    DOD Adds WeChat Owner, CATL To Chinese Military Co. List

    The U.S. Department of Defense added dozens of businesses Monday to its list of companies affiliated with the Chinese military, including electric-car battery maker CATL and Tencent Holdings Ltd. — owner of the popular text-messaging app WeChat — prompting Tencent to slam the designation as "clearly a mistake."

  • January 06, 2025

    US Wants More Time To Counter Altria's $106M Tax Refund Bid

    Tobacco giant Altria's complaint seeking a $106 million tax refund related to its interests in beverage company Anheuser-Busch requires more research to counter in the event a Virginia federal court decides it can move forward, the U.S. government said in requesting time for potential discovery.

  • January 06, 2025

    Trudeau Steps Down As US-Canada Trade Tensions Simmer

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will resign as the leader of the country's Liberal Party, setting off a process to replace him in the coming months.

Expert Analysis

  • Navigating DOJ's Patchwork Whistleblower Regime

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    In the past few months, the U.S. Department of Justice and several individual U.S. attorney’s offices have issued different pilot programs aimed at incentivizing individuals to blow the whistle on misconduct, but this piecemeal approach may create confusion and suboptimal outcomes, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.

  • So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?

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    Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.

  • 5 Areas Congress May Investigate After GOP Election Wins

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    With Republicans poised to take control of Congress in addition to the executive branch next year, private companies can expect an unprecedented uptick in congressional investigations focused on five key areas, including cryptocurrency and healthcare, say attorneys at Cahill Gordon.

  • US Intellectual Property-Based Sanctions Could Be Imminent

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    A recent presidential delegation suggests that regulators may be ready to wield the sanctions authority found in the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, which has been unutilized for the first 22 months of its life, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Key Territory-Split Licensing Lessons For Life Sciences Cos.

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    Territory-split deals can allow life sciences companies to maximize products' potential across a range of geographic areas, but these deals also present unique challenges requiring highly bespoke structures that can make or break the value of an asset, say attorneys at Covington.

  • 2nd Circ. Halkbank Ruling Shifts Foreign Immunity Landscape

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    Following the Second Circuit’s recent common law immunity ruling in U.S. v. Halkbank, foreign state-owned banks, wealth funds and other entities now must seriously consider the risk of criminal liability for commercial activity that violates U.S. laws, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • 9 Considerations Around Proposed Connected Vehicle Ban

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    Stakeholders should consider several aspects of the U.S. Department of Commerce's recent proposal to ban U.S. imports and sales of vehicles incorporating certain connectivity components made in China or Russia, including exempted transactions and vehicle hardware imports, say attorneys at Blank Rome.

  • Legislation Most Likely To Pass In Lame Duck Session

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    As Congress begins its five-week post-election lame duck session, attorneys at Greenberg Traurig break down the legislative priorities and which proposals can be expected to pass.

  • What Trump's 2nd Presidency Could Mean For Crypto Sector

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    Trump's second term will bring a fundamental shift from the Biden administration's approach to crypto-asset regulation and banking supervision, with the most significant changes likely taking effect in the first two quarters of 2025 and broader policy shifts emerging over the next year, say attorneys at Cahill.

  • Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals

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    Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Series

    Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron. 

  • Key Legal Considerations After Supply Chain Disruptions

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    After U.S. supply chain disruptions — like the recent port workers' strike, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton — stakeholders should look to contractual provisions to mitigate losses, and keep in mind that regulators will be watching closely for unfair shipping practices, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata

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    Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully consider how to produce and request reasonably usable data, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Comparing Antitrust Outlooks Amid Google Remedy Review

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    As the U.S. Justice Department mulls potential structural remedies after winning its recent case against Google, increased global scrutiny of Big Tech leaves ex post and ex ante antitrust approaches ripe for evaluation, say Nishant Chadha at the Indian School of Business and Manisha Goel at Pomona College.

  • What FTC's 'Bitcoin ATM' Report Tells Us About Crypto Scams

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent insights into bitcoin ATM scams highlight the technical evolution of fraudsters, the application of old scams to new technology, and the persistent financial impact on victims, say attorneys at DLA Piper.

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