International Trade

  • July 21, 2025

    Trade Court Hits Importer With $3.4M Penalty Over Fraud

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is due to collect more than $2.4 million in duties plus interest and a $3.4 million civil penalty after the U.S. Court of International Trade determined in a recent opinion that a California-based importer falsely reported Chinese mattress springs were imported from Thailand.

  • July 21, 2025

    Reed Smith's Doc Block Motion 'Hyperbolic,' 2nd Circ. Told

    Reed Smith LLP cannot block the new owners of reorganized Greece-based international shipping company Eletson from viewing files already in its possession, the company has told the Second Circuit, arguing the law firm's emergency motion to stop the new owners from accessing the files was intentionally timed to head off anticipated district court rulings.

  • July 21, 2025

    Gibson Dunn-Led L Catterton Leads $800M Plug In Flexjet

    Private aviation company Flexjet, led by Jones Day, on Monday revealed that it has secured an $800 million equity investment from a consortium of investors led by private equity giant L Catterton, a move that the company said marks the largest equity investment in the history of private aviation.

  • July 18, 2025

    Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40

    Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

  • July 18, 2025

    Trade Legal Matters To Watch: Midyear Report

    Aggressive, sweeping tariff actions have defined the first six months of President Donald Trump's second term, altering the global trade environment in attempts to return manufacturing to the U.S. and reset trading deficits, but legal challenges to certain duties may obstruct Trump's long-term trade strategy in ongoing negotiations later this year.

  • July 18, 2025

    Stewart Issues Discretion Decisions For 56 More Petitions

    Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart issued 25 more orders on requests for discretionary denial, deciding a total of 56 cases, while the results of earlier proceedings she let move forward have started to roll out.

  • July 18, 2025

    Trump Asks Supreme Court To Decline Early Tariff Challenge

    President Donald Trump's administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a request from Illinois-based toy makers to hear their challenge against the White House's global tariffs, arguing the justices should not "leapfrog" parallel proceedings in circuit courts.

  • July 18, 2025

    Huawei Trial In Wash. Again Delayed, Till 2027

    A Washington state federal judge on Friday approved a request from prosecutors and Huawei Device Co. Ltd. to again delay a trial on charges that the Chinese telecommunications company stole T-Mobile's trade secrets, this time to 2027. 

  • July 18, 2025

    EU Agrees To Hit Russian Banking Harder With New Sanctions

    The European Union agreed Friday to new sanctions against Russia hitting the banking sector harder as part of a broader package.

  • July 18, 2025

    Retailer At Home Gets Final OK On $600M Bankruptcy Loan

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge signed off Friday on furniture retailer At Home's request to borrow up to $600 million in Chapter 11 financing, approving the loan after the debtor resolved an objection from unsecured creditors.

  • July 18, 2025

    Nadine Menendez Attys Say Relationship Has 'Broken Down'

    One of the law firms representing former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's wife in her bribery case told a New York federal judge Friday that it wants to leave the matter because the attorney-client relationship has "broken down."

  • July 17, 2025

    Fla. Judge Tosses Suits Over Errors In AI-Generated Filings

    A Florida federal judge on Thursday tossed four lawsuits that a disinfectant sprayer company brought against former executives and business associates after filings with fake legal citations produced by artificial intelligence were included in the record, saying the attorney who filed the documents violated duties owed to his clients.

  • July 17, 2025

    6 Cases For Patent Attys To Watch In The Second Half Of 2025

    The Federal Circuit is considering major questions about when delays in prosecuting patents become bad faith and whether the acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director is legally allowed to apply new rules retroactively. Here's what you need to know about these cases and others that attorneys are keeping an eye on for the rest of the year.

  • July 17, 2025

    EU Sends Hungary To Court Of Justice Over ECT Stance

    The European Commission said it will refer Hungary to the European Union's Court of Justice to address a potential violation of EU law, claiming it has contradicted the union's position on intra-EU arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty and refused to abide by the court's case law.

  • July 17, 2025

    Google Lands $2.4B Windsurf Tech Deal, And More Rumors

    Google has agreed to pay $2.4 billion to license the technology of Windsurf, a private equity investment will value PCI Pharma Services at $10 billion, and KKR is mulling a potential buyout of Italian healthcare technology firm GPI SpA. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week:

  • July 17, 2025

    EU Lawmakers Push For Tax Data Hub To Combat Evasion

    Members of the European Parliament approved proposals for tax changes across the European Union, including a tax data hub to streamline compliance across the bloc and help combat tax avoidance and evasion.

  • July 17, 2025

    Watchdog Raises Concerns On 9th Circ. Nominee's Crypto Work

    President Donald Trump's nominee for the Ninth Circuit has a long record of representing cryptocurrency companies, which a watchdog group fears could aid what it calls the president's "self-enrichment" with digital currency.

  • July 16, 2025

    NFT Fraudster Says He Used Tornado To Hide $1.1M Rug Pull

    An admitted cryptocurrency fraudster who copped to a million-dollar nonfungible tokens scam Wednesday told the jury in the $1 billion money laundering and sanctions trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm that when it came time to hide the proceeds of the NFT fraud, he turned to the crypto mixer to cover his tracks.

  • July 16, 2025

    House Crypto Bills Clear Procedural Hurdle After Late Stall

    Three pieces of crypto legislation moved forward late Wednesday night after stumbling at a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives as multiple Republican lawmakers broke with their party and temporarily withheld their support.

  • July 16, 2025

    Odebrecht Investors Score Early Wins In Bribe-Scheme Suit

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday granted partial wins to an investment firm and funds that are suing Brazilian engineering conglomerate Odebrecht SA and two subsidiaries over an alleged far-reaching bribery scheme, saying the plaintiffs have established the defendants knowingly made material misrepresentations that were relied upon.

  • July 16, 2025

    2nd Circ. Backs Argentina In Bondholders' $360M Debt Suit

    Argentine debtholders claiming the country owes them more than $360 million in improperly withheld payments lost their case before the Second Circuit on Wednesday, which ruled that the bonds' governing documents prohibited the lawsuits.

  • July 16, 2025

    Crypto Treasuries Gain Traction, But Regulatory Risk Remains

    Public companies are increasingly adding digital assets to their corporate treasuries amid a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto, but attorneys on the deals say they're still counseling clients to be prepared to pivot if policy winds change.

  • July 16, 2025

    BOE Misappropriated Samsung Trade Secrets, ITC Judge Finds

    A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has found that China's BOE Technology misappropriated Korean-based Samsung Display Co. Ltd.'s trade secrets for device screens.

  • July 16, 2025

    USTR To Probe Brazil's Trade Practices For Possible Tariffs

    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced Tuesday evening it will launch an investigation into Brazil's trade practices to determine whether tariff actions could be necessary after a request by President Donald Trump and prior tariff threats.

  • July 15, 2025

    Tornado Founder Wasn't In On Crypto Laundering, Jury Told

    Counsel for a Seattle-area software developer and co-founder of Tornado Cash told a New York federal jury on Tuesday that he had nothing to do with North Korean cybercriminals and others who used the cryptocurrency mixer to launder more than $1 billion in ill-gotten gains.

Expert Analysis

  • 9th Circ. Has Muddied Waters Of Article III Pleading Standard

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    District courts in the Ninth Circuit continue to apply a defunct and especially forgiving pleading standard to questions of Article III standing, and the circuit court itself has only perpetuated this confusion — making it an attractive forum for disputes that have no rightful place in federal court, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

  • An Underused Tariff Exemption For Medical Product Importers

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    Medical device importers may be able to reduce tariff exposure by leveraging an often-overlooked Nairobi Protocol duty exemption for products specially designed to benefit those with qualifying medical conditions, says Samuel Finkelstein at LMD Trade Law.

  • US Companies Must Recalibrate IP Strategy Amid China Shift

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    A recent order from the China State Council on intellectual property disputes is significant for U.S. companies, as it represents China's transformation into an assertive venue for patent enforcement, equipped with sophisticated tools for economic statecraft, says Keegan Caldwell at Caldwell Law.

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    Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech

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    New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.

  • In 2nd Term, Trump Has New Iran Sanctions Enforcement Tool

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    As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, the Trump administration may use a whistleblower program enacted in 2022 to target violations that were previously more difficult to detect, thus expanding enforcement of economic sanctions, say attorneys at MoloLamken and Zuckerman Law.

  • Navigating Potential Sources Of Tariff-Related Contract Risk

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    As the tariff landscape continues to shift, companies must anticipate potential friction points arising out of certain common contractual provisions, prepare to defend against breach claims, and respond to changing circumstances in contractual and treaty-based relationships, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

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    As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.

  • When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

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    As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.

  • Should Patent Disputes Be Filed In The ITC Or UPC?

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    When companies must choose between initiating patent litigation in the U.S. International Trade Commission or the European Union's Unified Patent Court, the ITC may offer a few distinct advantages, but ultimately the decision requires consideration of case-specific factors, say attorneys at White & Case.

  • FCPA Enforcement Is Here To Stay, But It May Look Different

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    After a monthslong enforcement pause, the U.S. Department of Justice’s new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines fundamentally shift prosecutorial discretion and potentially reduce investigatory burdens for organizations, but open questions remain, so companies should continue to exercise caution, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • When Reshoring, IP Issues Require A Strong Action Plan

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    With recent headlines highlighting tariffs as high as 3,521%, more firms will contemplate reshoring manufacturing to the U.S., and they will need to consider important intellectual property issues as part of this complex, expensive and lengthy undertaking, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

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    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • Increased Tariffs Create Opportunity To Protect IP Rights

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    Heightened tariffs on certain foreign imports have created operational and fiscal challenges for companies, but the corresponding increase in customs inspections could offer a silver lining of more consistent enforcement against counterfeit and infringing goods, says Andraya Pulaski Brunau at Day Pitney.

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