In a May 12, 2025 speech that signaled both a recalibration of and recommitment to prosecuting white-collar crime, Matthew R. Galeotti, the newly appointed Head of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, said that the Division is “turning a new
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BIS Rescinds Biden Administration’s AI Diffusion Export Control Rule
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced plans on May 13,2025, to rescind the Biden Administration’s AI diffusion export control rule, which was set to take effect on May 15. BIS will issue a formal rescission notice in the…
Let’s Talk FCA: Growing FCA Risks Amidst “America First” Trade Policy
In this episode, Crowell’s hosts Agustin Orozco and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell attorneys Simeon Yerokun and Katherine Quinn about DOJ’s plan to aggressively use the FCA against illegal foreign trade practices. This episode includes discussion of common areas of…
EU Retaliatory Trade Measures Against the U.S. – Public Consultation
On 8 May 2025, the European Commission published new lists of products potentially subject to EU rebalancing measures in retaliation to U.S. tariffs. These proposed measures include export restrictions and additional import customs duties. They would apply if the EU-U.S.…
Global Trade Talks: Automotive Tariffs
Crowell hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff continue their conversation with Dan Cannistra on the Trump Administration tariffs. This session focuses on recent modifications to the automotive/auto parts tariffs, including discussion about the impact of the recent Executive Order “Addressing…
U.S. Department of the Treasury to Establish Fast Track CFIUS Process for Foreign Investors
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced that it will establish a fast track review process to facilitate greater investment in the United States from ally and partner sources. Specifically, Treasury stated that the new…
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Company for Employee’s Unlawful Export
On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would not prosecute the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) for alleged violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This marks the DOJ’s second declination in the last twelve…
Client Alert: Aggressive FCA Enforcement in Customs Calls for Compliance Review
In a recently published Bloomberg Law article, “Aggressive FCA Enforcement in Customs Calls for Compliance Review,” Crowell’s Agustin Orozco, Jason Crawford, and Katherine Quinn discuss how importers face increased risk of False Claims Act enforcement as the Department of Justice…
New UK Sanctions on Russia Targeting Technology, Software and Additional Strategic Goods
In a move to strengthen its sanctions regime against Russia, the UK introduced additional sanctions through the publication of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. The new sanctions came into force on April 24, 2025.Key Points of…
Global Trade Talks: Tariffs Overview and Update
Crowell hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff speak with Daniel Cannistra as he helps our listeners understand the current tariff landscape and discusses some best practices for how to navigate. Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives…