On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce announced that it was rescinding a January 15, 2025 Interim Final Rule that revised the controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs) and added a new
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China and the United States Agree to Temporarily Lower Tariff Rates

On May 12, 2025, the United States and China issued a Joint Statement concerning recent trade negotiations and commitments to several “mutually beneficial economic” actions in the two countries’ trade relationship. Accordingly, no later than May 14, 2025:
- The United States
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Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engines
On May 1, 2025, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, it was initiating an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of commercial aircraft, jet…
President Trump Announces General Terms to a Forthcoming Trade Deal with the United Kingdom, Keeping 10% Baseline Tariffs But Dropping Tariffs on British Autos, Steel, and Aluminum
Treasury Announces Intent to Launch a CFIUS Fast Track Pilot Program to Streamline Review
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced its intent to launch a Fast Track Pilot Program to encourage greater investment in U.S. businesses from allied and partner countries. This initiative will introduce a Known Investor portal,…
DOJ Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Affiliates for Alleged Underpayment of Customs Duties
On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the filing of a civil complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc., its executives Kenny and David Chan, and several affiliated companies. The complaint alleges violations of the False Claims Act…
White House Amends Automobile Parts Tariffs to Ease Burden on U.S. Automakers
On April 29, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation amending the previously announced tariffs on automobile parts used in passenger vehicles and light trucks. This amendment follows Proclamation 10908, which announced 25% section 232 tariffs on imports of certain…
President Trump Issues Clarification on Application of Various IEEPA Tariffs
On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) clarifying that each of the tariffs he has imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, serve…
Can lawyers partner with a nonlawyer in a jurisdiction that permits nonlawyer firm ownership? Texas says No!

Today, several jurisdictions (D.C, Utah and Arizona) permit lawyers to practice in organizations where non-lawyers have ownership interests. For example, D.C.’s Rule 5.4(b) permits D.C. barred attorneys to “practice law in a partnership or other form of organization in which…
Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Related Parts
On April 22, 2025, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, it was initiating an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of medium-duty trucks,…