International Trade

  • February 27, 2026

    SEC Issues Final Rules For Foreign Private Issuer Reporting

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday adopted final rules requiring directors and officers of foreign private issuers to begin disclosing their holdings and transactions of the issuer's securities on March 18, as mandated under a new law aimed at cracking down on foreign insider trading.

  • February 27, 2026

    Feds Use Another Samsung Case To Encourage Injunctions

    Federal courts should not overly limit the ability of patent owners to get injunctions against infringers, Justice Department and federal patent officials have told a Texas federal court overseeing a case where Samsung was put on the hook for $445.5 million after a patent trial.

  • February 27, 2026

    Mastectomy Bras Found Not Distinct Enough To Be Duty-Free

    Imported brassieres specifically designed for those who have undergone a mastectomy aren't so specialized as to qualify as duty-free prostheses accessories, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Friday, saying they are properly categorized alongside standard brassieres.

  • February 27, 2026

    Up Next At High Court: Drug User Gun Possession

    The U.S. Supreme Court will close out its February oral argument session by hearing its newest Second Amendment case over a federal law that prohibits drug users from possessing firearms, as well as a dispute over whether motor carrier brokers can be held liable for truck crashes under state law.

  • February 27, 2026

    Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian Plywood Facing US Duties

    The U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday found plywood imported into the country from China, Vietnam and Indonesia is being sold at unfair prices, setting up potential antidumping duties stretching toward 200%.

  • February 26, 2026

    Binance Loses Bid To Arbitrate Proposed Securities Action

    A New York federal judge on Thursday rejected Binance's request to force customers to arbitrate their proposed class action accusing the crypto exchange of improperly selling securities, ruling that customers weren't adequately notified of an arbitration clause added to its terms of use.

  • February 26, 2026

    Cisco Shouldn't Face Falun Gong Torture Suit, Feds Tell Justices

    The federal government has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit ruling that allowed Falun Gong practitioners to pursue Alien Tort Statute claims accusing Cisco of aiding China's oppression and torture of its members, saying federal courts lack the authority to create new ATS causes of action.

  • February 26, 2026

    Constellis Hit With $36.5M Suit Over Weapons In Afghanistan

    The owner of a storage and lodging camp in Afghanistan sued Constellis LLC and its subsidiaries for $36.52 million, accusing the Virginia-based government contractor of abandoning a cache of allegedly illegal weapons that led to a "violent" seizure of his property by the Taliban.

  • February 26, 2026

    ITC To Probe China's Trade Status, Biotech Practices

    The U.S. International Trade Commission announced the start of two investigations Thursday related to China that were ordered by Congress, including examining state support and pricing practices for Chinese biotechnology firms and exploring the idea of ending normal trade relations with the country.

  • February 26, 2026

    ITC Probing Graphite Electrodes From China, India For Duties

    The U.S. International Trade Commission opened investigations Thursday into whether domestic producers of electrodes used for smelting are being harmed by imports from China and India they claim are benefiting from subsidies and being sold at unfair prices.

  • February 26, 2026

    Thai Oil Drill Products Evading China Duties, Commerce Says

    Oil and gas pipe imports from Thailand are evading antidumping and countervailing duties imposed on those products from China, the U.S. Department of Commerce determined Thursday.

  • February 26, 2026

    Switzerland Seeks Stable US Trade Amid Tariff Uncertainty

    Swiss officials are seeking to stabilize trade with the U.S. in negotiations following the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's tariffs and his subsequent announcement of new tariffs, the Swiss government said.

  • February 26, 2026

    USTR Seeks Input On Crafting Critical Mineral Supply Pact

    The U.S. Trade Representative on Thursday asked the public to weigh in on the design of an agreement to secure critical minerals and trade policies around those resources.

  • February 25, 2026

    Levona Wants Permanent Injunction In Eletson Gas Spat

    Levona Holdings urged a New York district court to permanently bar the former majority shareholders of Eletson Gas from exercising any control over the company or interfering with Levona's ownership of the preferred interests in the company, several weeks after the federal court vacated a $102 million arbitration award in the feud.

  • February 25, 2026

    Enbridge Cites 'Painful' Risk In Bid To Delay Line Shutdown

    Enbridge Energy LP insists that a Wisconsin federal court has the authority to pause a looming shutdown of a portion of its Line 5 pipeline, telling a judge that keeping the crude oil and natural gas liquids line running amid an appeal would prevent "painful, irreparable harm" to consumers, workers and energy markets in the U.S. and Canada.

  • February 25, 2026

    Singapore Court Upholds €290M NextEra Award Against Spain

    A Singapore court has denied Spain's bid on the basis of sovereign immunity to escape litigation to enforce a €290 million arbitral award issued to renewable energy investor NextEra, saying the country agreed to arbitrate the dispute when it joined the ICSID Convention.

  • February 25, 2026

    Solar Cells From Laos, Indonesia, India Face Steep US Duties

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that imported solar cells from Laos, Indonesia and India have been subsidized and preliminarily determined significant countervailing duties, according to notices published Wednesday.

  • February 25, 2026

    Commerce Ordered To Rethink Co.'s Aluminum Sourcing

    The U.S. Department of Commerce failed to adequately consider whether a Vietnamese company can prove its aluminum goods are sufficiently U.S.-sourced, the Court of International Trade ruled while still upholding an overall ruling finding that the company is circumventing duties on Chinese imports.

  • February 25, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Pressed To Immediately Release Tariff Mandate

    Small businesses behind the successful challenge to President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs asked the Federal Circuit Tuesday to immediately issue its mandate so the lower U.S. Court of International Trade can consider how to order the government to issue refunds for importers that paid the unlawful duties.

  • February 24, 2026

    Trump Declares 'War On Fraud,' Led By VP Vance

    President Donald Trump declared at his State of the Union address on Tuesday night that Vice President JD Vance will lead the "war on fraud."

  • February 24, 2026

    Trump Says Countries Will Keep Deals Despite Tariff Ruling

    President Donald Trump said trade deals reached with countries underpinned by tariffs invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court would continue to be honored during his State of the Union on Tuesday evening, although it remained unclear precisely how those duty terms will be reimposed domestically.

  • February 24, 2026

    SDNY's New Self-Report Policy Eases Path To Declinations

    Manhattan federal prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled a new business-friendly corporate criminal enforcement policy for companies that promptly self-report financial crimes, promising declinations and no fines or monitors for eligible companies that turn themselves in.

  • February 24, 2026

    Protective Gear Co. Misled On Tariffs, Acquisitions, Suit Says

    Protective apparel company Lakeland Industries Inc. has been hit with an investor's proposed class action accusing it of damaging shareholders with misleading statements about the value of two companies it had acquired and the impact of tariffs.

  • February 24, 2026

    Tariff-Related Disputes May Go Beyond Just Refunds

    In addition to the likely chaotic refund process to follow last week's bombshell U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the Trump administration's broad tariff regime, the decision could also result in a wide range of private commercial disputes, and possibly even investment treaty claims against the U.S.

  • February 24, 2026

    EU Trade Chief Urges Skeptical Lawmakers To Pass US Deal

    The European Union's trade commissioner pleaded Tuesday with the bloc's lawmakers to ratify a trade deal with the U.S. next month, attempting to reassure skeptical lawmakers that President Donald Trump's administration has promised to respect its terms.

Expert Analysis

  • Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally

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    As kids head back to school, the time is ripe for lawyers who are parents to consider how they can incorporate their parenting skills to build a deep, meaningful and sustainable legal practice, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.

  • How WTO's Anti-Suit Injunction Ruling Affects IP Stakeholders

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    The World Trade Organization's recent ruling in favor of the European Union's challenge to Chinese courts' anti-suit injunction practices should hearten holders of standard-essential patents, while implementers can take solace that they retain mechanisms to distinguish the WTO decision when seeking anti-suit injunctions in U.S. courts, says Michael Franzinger at Dentons.

  • Series

    Teaching Trial Advocacy Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    Teaching trial advocacy skills to other lawyers makes us better litigators because it makes us question our default methods, connect to young attorneys with new perspectives and focus on the needs of the real people at the heart of every trial, say Reuben Guttman, Veronica Finkelstein and Joleen Youngers.

  • Texas Property Law Complicates Financing And Development

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    A new Texas law imposing expansive state-level restrictions on properties owned by entities from designated countries creates a major obstacle for some lenders, developers and other stakeholders, as well as new diligence requirements for foreign companies, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw

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    As I learned when I transitioned from an assistant U.S. attorney to a BigLaw partner, the move from government to private practice is not without its hurdles, but it offers immense potential for growth and the opportunity to use highly transferable skills developed in public service, says Jeffery Vaden at Bracewell.

  • Lessons From Liberty Mutual FCPA Declination

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    Liberty Mutual’s recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice signals that the Trump administration is once again considering such declinations after an enforcement pause, offering some assurances for companies regarding the benefits of voluntary self-disclosure, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.

  • Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession

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    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.

  • How 9th Circ. Customs Ruling Is Affecting FCA Litigation

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    The Ninth Circuit’s recent Island Industries decision holding that the U.S. Court of International Trade doesn’t have exclusive jurisdiction over whistleblower suits involving import duties has set the stage for the False Claims Act to be a key weapon on the customs enforcement battlefield, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.

  • 2nd Circ. Ruling Gives Banks Shield From Terrorism Liability

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    A recent Second Circuit dismissal strengthens the position of international banks facing claims they indirectly helped terrorist organizations and provides clearer guidance on the boundaries of secondary liability, but doesn't provide absolute immunity, say attorneys at Freshfields.

  • Series

    Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.

  • Unpacking The BIS Guidance On Chinese AI Chip Use

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    In response to May guidance from the Bureau of Industry and Security, which indicates the agency considers a wide but somewhat unclear range of activities involving Chinese integrated circuits to be in violation of its General Prohibition 10, companies should consider adopting enhanced due diligence to determine how firm counterparties may be using the affected chips, says Peter Lichtenbaum at Covington.

  • How To Address Tariff-Related Risks In Commercial Contracts

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    Companies' commercial agreements may not clearly prescribe which party bears the risks and consequences of tariff-related fallout, but cases addressing common-law defenses and force majeure have one key takeaway, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • 8 Compliance Team Strategies To Support Business Agility

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    Amid new regulatory requirements across the globe, compliance functions must design thoughtful guardrails that help business leaders achieve their commercial objectives lawfully — from repurposing existing tools to using technology thoughtfully — instead of defaulting to cumbersome protocols that hinder legitimate business, says Theodore Edelman at GCE Advisors.

  • Series

    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.

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