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What Is the NRC and Who Does It Regulate?
For those corporations that create, sell, and distribute goods with traces of radioactive materials, the United States
International Trade Law Compass
The International Trade Law Compass, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on developments in international trade law including tariffs, trade agreements, customs regulations, and foreign investment controls. It covers topics such as U.S. trade policy changes affecting imports and exports, compliance with trade agreements like USMCA, tariff disputes and retaliations, country of origin marking requirements, and regulatory updates on foreign investment reviews under laws like FIRRMA. The blog provides guidance on trade compliance, certificates of origin, and the impact of geopolitical events on trade relations, particularly between the U.S., China, Canada, and Hong Kong.
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Indictments Against Shipping Executives Demonstrate DOJ’s Commitment to Individual Accountability
Almost one year ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Norwegian Shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL) had agreed to pay a $98.9 million fine for its role in a conspiracy to control prices for roll-on, roll-off cargo (such…
Complex FCPA Plea Agreement Gives Federal Court Pause
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On June 16, 2016, Teva Pharmaceutical’s Russian subsidiary (Teva LLC) pled guilty to one count of conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Judge Kathleen M. Williams…
Senate Votes in Favor of Russia Sanctions
On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to impose additional sanctions on Russia. The bill passed by an overwhelming majority, 98-2, with only Senator Rand Paul and Senator Bernie Sanders voting against it.
In addition to the Russian sanctions, Iran sanctions,…
NAFTA Renegotiation – Public Comment Deadline Extended
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Public comment on NAFTA renegotiations has been extended until midnight tonight ET, according to an Alert by Nevena Simidjiyska published on June 13:
The process of renegotiating the North…
Imposing New Russian Sanctions
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On Monday, U.S. senators reached an agreement regarding imposing new sanctions against Russia. The agreement will be filed as an amendment to a larger Iran sanctions bill that…
Internet Powerhouses Make Priorities Known to U.S. Trade Representative
In a letter dated May 16, 2017, the Internet Association, a trade group representing some of the largest internet companies in the country (and the world), pressed newly confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to see their perspective on trade…
Sanctions Penalty Reviewed by the D.C. Circuit Reversing $4M Penalty
Last week, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (“OFAC”) wide latitude to impose Iran sanctions, but it set aside a $4.07 million penalty against car accessory seller Epsilon Electronics (“Epsilon”). The D.C. Circuit…
Senate Confirms New US Trade Representative
The Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as the US Trade Representative (USTR) on Thursday. The USTR is a Cabinet position, and thus Lighthizer will now serve as President Trump’s top trade negotiator.
The Senate confirmed Lighthizer with support from both Republicans…
Duracell Takes On Gray Market Goods
In a recently filed complaint, battery giant Duracell brought Lanham Act claims against wholesaler JRS Ventures, Inc. (JRS) for importing and reselling batteries bearing the Duracell’s iconic “copper top” mark. The wrinkle, as is the case in all “gray market…