A tripartite agreement to save NAFTA has been reached. The agreement, reached late last night, provides Congress the necessary 60 days’ notice of the text to approve so that President Pena Nieto of Mexico can sign before he leaves office
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Legal Issues Affecting the Hispanic Latino Market & Hispanic Latino Companies
The Latin American Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting Latin America. It covers topics such as infrastructure concessions, international trade agreements like NAFTA and USMCA, sanctions enforcement and compliance, foreign investment reviews including CFIUS, and cross-border commercial transactions. The blog addresses government policies, enforcement trends, and dispute resolution relevant to businesses operating in or with Latin American countries. It also highlights sector-specific matters including transportation, energy, and customs compliance, providing insights into legal risks and strategic considerations in the region.
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Cuba-U.S. Relations: The Rapprochement Slows Down Under The Trump Administration
Soon after Fidel Castro overthrew the government of Cuba to found a communist state in 1959, Cuba began nationalizing U.S-owned properties in Cuba. In response, the U.S. implemented trade restrictions, closed its embassy in Havana, broke official diplomatic relations with…
NAFTA Update
The 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs announced today, and effective 15 days from now, raise a new cloud over the NAFTA negotiations. Although they temporarily exempt Canada and Mexico, the Administration has made it clear that the tariffs are…
WARNING: There Are New Warning Requirements for Imports Sold in California
What is Prop 65?
Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The law is highly technical, constantly evolving and actively enforced by the government…
The Latest Turn in the Travel Ban Road
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the latest district court decisions involving the President’s so-called travel ban, in which a Hawaii court fully enjoined the proclamation, while a Maryland court allowed it to stand as to travelers without bona…
In January, Will You be Able to Board Your Domestic Flight With Your Current Driver’s License?
BACKGROUND
In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, enacting national standards for obtaining state driver’s licenses and I.D. cards. These federally mandated standards require states to use enhanced security features and identification procedures, and to review documentary evidence of…
Travel Ban: Déjà Vu All Over Again, Again
On September 24, President Trump issued a “Presidential Proclamation Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats.” Most people know it better as Travel Ban 3.0 or EO3 (for…
The Rescission of DACA – A Quick Overview of How This Impacts Your DACA Employees
By Greg Berk
USCIS announced on September 5, 2017, that they are phasing in a rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). The DACA program began in 2012 and granted temporary status and work permits to the “dreamers” who came…
NAFTA Renegotiation Goes Live
USTR Lighthizer yesterday delivered the Administration’s official 90-day notice to Congress that it will renegotiate NAFTA.
The notice says that the process will be carried out “consistent with Congressional priorities and objectives outlined in section 102 of the Trade Priorities…
Buy American and Hire American – New Executive Order Promises to Put American Workers First, But Practical Impacts Remain Unclear
On April 18, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO) at a ceremony in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The EO is entitled “Buy American and Hire American” and focuses on these two themes, with the President’s stated goal of ending the…