International Trade

  • April 20, 2026

    US Firm Kicks Off Ukraine Claim Over Alleged Asset Grab

    A California entity that previously bought the assets of liquidated Ukrainian banks has initiated an investment treaty claim against Ukraine after its license to do so was yanked, weeks after it slapped the country with a $127 million lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing it of violating international law.

  • April 20, 2026

    Ex-Newman Clerks, Judges Back High Court Suspension Fight

    A group of former clerks for Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, as well as former federal judges, have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the challenge to her suspension imposed by her colleagues.

  • April 20, 2026

    Iranian Accused Of Sanctions Dodge Extradited 12 Years Later

    An Iranian man indicted in 2014 by a grand jury on charges he conducted a scheme to help evade trade sanctions against Iran was extradited to the U.S. last week, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington said Monday, unsealing his indictment.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tariff Refund Rollout Well Received, But Concerns Persist

    The first phase of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's tariff refund system has largely held up against the influx of importers' initial claims, though some businesses have already identified issues in complying with the process, according to trade lawyers.

  • April 20, 2026

    CIT Directs Commerce To Be More Specific On Korean Duty

    The U.S. Department of Commerce must be more specific in its attempt to justify its determination that a South Korean steel plate exporter was benefiting from a government subsidy on electricity, the U.S. Court of International Trade said, ordering another redetermination.

  • April 20, 2026

    Clyde & Co. Launches Practice With Partner From Eversheds

    Clyde & Co. LLP said Monday it has hired a former Eversheds Sutherland practice group leader, who is joining the firm in Washington, D.C., to help it launch a regulatory and investigations group.

  • April 17, 2026

    Ex-Rep. Didn't Fund Venezuelan Opposition, Accountant Says

    A forensic accountant testified in Florida federal court on Friday that his investigation into the finances of politician David Rivera found that no funds were given to Venezuelan opposition officials, telling jurors how he followed the money trail of the one-time congressman accused of secretly lobbying for a foreign government.

  • April 17, 2026

    ITC Clears Apple's Redesigned Apple Watch For Import

    The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday signed off on an administrative law judge's finding that Apple has sufficiently redesigned its smartwatch so it doesn't infringe Masimo Corp.'s patents and is therefore not bound by a 2023 import ban.

  • April 17, 2026

    Oschadbank Kicks Off New Russia Claim Over Lost Assets

    One of Ukraine's largest banks has made good on its threat to pursue a second investment treaty claim against Russia over the loss of "substantial" assets and operations near Ukraine's western border.

  • April 17, 2026

    DOT Immigrant License Crackdown's Effects On Trucking

    New lawsuits and a tricky compliance landscape have besieged a trucking industry navigating the Trump administration's aggressive enforcement of restrictions on immigrant commercial truck drivers, as motor carriers, freight brokers and other ground-based shippers worry about escalating rates, driver turnover and service disruptions.

  • April 17, 2026

    3 Key Questions On Trump's Pharma Tariffs

    President Donald Trump recently announced 100% tariffs on certain imported pharmaceutical products, with opportunities for drug companies to lower their tariff rates to zero, but questions remain about the requirements for preferential treatment and abilities to administer the regime. Here, Law360 examines three open questions surrounding pharmaceutical tariffs' implementation.

  • April 17, 2026

    Crypto Promoter Takes Plea In $45M CoinDeal Fraud Case

    A Las Vegas man agreed to plead guilty in Nebraska federal court to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for his role in a $45 million CoinDeal investment fraud scheme, admitting that he controlled company bank accounts that took in approximately $14.2 million in investor money obtained through false promises of huge returns.

  • April 17, 2026

    Commerce Says Asian Imports Skirting Chinese Foil Duties

    Aluminum food packaging products finished in Thailand and Vietnam using Chinese aluminum foil before being exported to the U.S. are circumventing duties placed on such products from China, the U.S. Department of Commerce said Friday.

  • April 17, 2026

    EU, South Korea Officials Endorse Digital Trade Agreement

    Trade officials from the European Union and South Korea agreed to the final text of an "ambitious" digital trade agreement between the countries Friday, setting the stage for it to be signed at a summit later this year, the European Commission said.

  • April 16, 2026

    ITC Told Wrongly Claimed Patent Fee Discounts Sink Chip Suit

    Semiconductor company Everspin Technologies Inc. has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to end a memory chip patent suit against it by Avalanche Technology Inc., saying Avalanche's patents are unenforceable because the company wrongly claimed a "small entity" discount on patent fees for years.

  • April 16, 2026

    IV Device Redesign Not Enough To Lift Ban, CBP Says

    A U.S. medical device company's redesigned products used for intravenous drips are still barred from importation into the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in an order released Thursday, with the agency unconvinced the new versions aren't still patent-infringing.

  • April 16, 2026

    Iranian Captain Sues OFAC Over Delay In Blacklist Removal

    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has unreasonably delayed for nearly four years its determination of whether to remove an Iranian former oil tanker captain from a sanctions blacklist, he told a Washington federal court.

  • April 16, 2026

    UK Ship Financier Charged With Russia Sanctions Offenses

    A British accountant has been charged with breaching sanctions imposed on him linked to his alleged involvement in Russia's "shadow fleet," the U.K.'s National Crime Agency has said.

  • April 15, 2026

    Mexican Businessman Cleared In Texas Pemex Bribes Case

    A Texas federal judge has acquitted a Mexican businessman living in the U.S. whom a jury convicted of bribing foreign officials to secure business from Mexico's state-owned oil company, saying prosecutors didn't provide the translators who interpreted evidence at trial for cross-examination.

  • April 15, 2026

    Chinese Truck Bed Covers Likely Harm US Cos., ITC Says

    Truck bed covers imported from China are likely harming domestic producers, the U.S. International Trade Commission said Wednesday in a preliminary determination, giving credence to a U.S. producer's allegations that the products were sold at less than fair value and received government subsidies.

  • April 15, 2026

    EU Announces Duties Against Imported Filament, Softwood

    The European Commission announced antidumping duties Wednesday for imported glass fiber filament from Egypt, Bahrain and Thailand, as well as duties for imported softwood lumber from Brazil.

  • April 15, 2026

    Importer Wins Gov't Deposition Over Steel Tariff Exclusion

    Two federal agencies have been ordered to undergo depositions regarding their roles in granting exclusions to steel tariffs, the U.S. Court of International Trade said Wednesday, largely approving an importer's motion while significantly narrowing the scope of information it sought.

  • April 15, 2026

    Nadine Menendez Seeks Bail Pending 2nd Circ. Appeal

    Nadine Menendez urged a Manhattan federal judge to keep her free while she challenges her conviction, arguing that prosecutors deprived her of her constitutional right to the counsel of her choice.

  • April 15, 2026

    Commerce Orders Duties On Silicon Metal From Angola, Laos

    The U.S. Department of Commerce ordered duties on imported silicon metal from Laos and Angola, according to notices published Wednesday.

  • April 14, 2026

    American Flag Seller Settles FTC's False 'Made In USA' Claims

    The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that it has reached settlements with three businesses, including a company that sells American flags and other patriotic products, over claims that they falsely advertised and labeled products as "Made in the USA."

Expert Analysis

  • Citgo Ruling Offers Award Enforcement Road Map

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    A recent opinion from the Delaware federal court approving a $5.892 billion bid for Citgo Petroleum shares brings the long-running enforcement of the Crystallex arbitration award against Venezuela closer to resolution and offers crucial lessons for creditors pursuing sovereign debt, says Vitaly Morozov at Pierson Ferdinand.

  • US Sanctions Targeting Russia's Oil Giants Heighten Biz Risks

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    Businesses operating in the energy sector, both in and outside the U.S., should review their operations for any links to Russian oil companies and their subsidiaries recently targeted by U.S. sanctions, to avoid unexpected reputational and financial risk, and even secondary sanctions, say authors at Blank Rome.

  • How Shareholder Activism Fared In 2025

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    2025 was a turbulent yet transformative year in shareholder activism, and there are several key takeaways to help companies prepare for a 2026 that is shaping up to be even more lively, including increased focus on retail investors and the use of social media as a tool, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • The 5 Most Important Bid Protest Decisions Of 2025

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    In a shifting bid protest landscape, five decisions in 2025 from the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Government Accountability Office that addressed bedrock questions about jurisdictional reach and the breadth of agency discretion are likely to have a lasting impact, say attorneys at Bradley Arant.

  • Preparing For Congressional Investigations In A Midterm Year

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    2026 will be a consequential year for congressional oversight as the upcoming midterm elections may yield bolder investigations and more aggressive state attorneys general coalitions, so companies should consider adopting risk management measures to get ahead of potential changes, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

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    2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.

  • What 2025 Enforcement Actions Show About FERC's Priorities

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    A review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's 2025 enforcement record suggests that this year, the commission will persist in holding market participants to their commitments, and continue active market surveillance and close cooperation with market monitors, says Ruta Skucas at Crowell & Moring.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

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    Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • Opinion

    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

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