On November 16, the U.S. signed a major multilateral supply chain agreement with its 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners – Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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The ITC Continues to Play a Critical Role in Combating International Trade Secret Theft
Confirming the Federal Circuit’s 2011 decision in TianRui, the International Trade Commission has statutory authority over the importation of goods into the US incorporating misappropriated trade secrets, even if the acts of misappropriation occurred wholly outside the US.
Commerce initiates review of Vietnam’s nonmarket economy status

In an October 24 press release, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced that it will initiate a review of Vietnam’s current status as a “nonmarket economy”. Commerce’s decision follows an official request submitted by the Government of Vietnam…
Commerce initiates review of Vietnam’s nonmarket economy status

In an October 24 press release, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced that it will initiate a review of Vietnam’s current status as a “nonmarket economy”. Commerce’s decision follows an official request submitted by the Government of Vietnam…
The EU CBAM Transitional Period Begins: A Practical Guide for EU Importers
What You Need to Know
- Key takeaway #1 The CBAM is an important element of the EU’s green agenda efforts, and the current transitional period should serve the purpose of learning and improving the CBAM scheme.
- Key takeaway #2 The CBAM provides
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The Catch 22 of Defending Parallel Civil and Criminal Proceedings
Defendants facing parallel civil regulatory and criminal proceedings brought by the same government raises important Fifth and Sixth Amendment questions for defendants.
We would like to thank Anna Kufta, Senior Law Clerk, for her contribution to this alert.
DOJ Announces Safe Harbor for Acquirers Who Disclose Pre-Acquisition Misconduct
On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa O. Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (Safe Harbor Policy).
In Major Win for Multinationals, China Proposes to Ease Restrictions on Cross-Border Data Transfers
On September 28, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China published the draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows (“Draft Provisions”) for public consultation, demonstrating that China is trying to strike a balance between enhancing data security and promoting…
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (“ADCVD”) Petition on Aluminum Extrusions Submitted, Covering an Estimated $1.5 Billion in Imports
On October 4, 2023, a new ADCVD petition (“the Petition”) covering an estimated $1.5 billion in imports of aluminum exclusions was submitted before the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC.”) The Petition alleges that…
U.S. Department of Commerce Joins with Allied and Partner Countries to Recommend Best Practices, Including Specific End User Assurances, To Prevent Diversion of 45 High Priority Items to Russia
On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), alongside the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand (termed the “Export Enforcement Five” or “E5,”), as well as the EU, issued new guidance with recommended best…