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June 5, 2020

Like various other European Union member states, Poland has taken the first step to passage of a new act intended to screen foreign direct investments in Polish companies. The goal of the legislation is to protect Polish companies against take-over by non-EU/EEA investors. This post is being published for The Trade Practitioner as part of a content partnership with our O-I-CEE! blog (Central and Eastern European legal news and views).…

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Does Digital Service Tax Matter To You? New Section 301 Investigation – Comment Period Now Open

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June 3, 2020

On June 2, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it would be initiating new Section 301 investigations examining digital services taxes (DSTs) adopted or under consideration by Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. USTR is requesting comments to inform their investigations into the various DSTs, and their impacts on US-based technology companies. Stakeholders impacted by the DSTs should submit comments…

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President Trump Takes Stance on China, Hong Kong – Takeaways From the Presidential Announcement

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June 2, 2020

On Friday, May 29, President Trump announced several actions related to China and Hong Kong. The President’s delivered remarks and what was left unsaid were equally instructive. While we are still waiting on details for some of these actions, below is an overview of the President’s announcement.…

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US Department of Commerce Seeks Input on Section 232 (Steel and Aluminum) Exclusion Process

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May 29, 2020

On May 26, 2020, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it would accept comments from the public on the Section 232 exclusion process, including regarding factors considered by agency officials when rendering decisions on exclusion petitions, the efficiency and transparency of the current process, and potential revisions to the current process. This comment window will provide members of the public with a direct opportunity to engage with agency…

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Join Us on May 28, 2020: The Future of US-UK Trade — Who Will Come Out a Winner?

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May 27, 2020

“We are going to win so much” is a staple soundbite from President Donald Trump, and also representative of his administration’s approach to international negotiations. President Trump favors bilateral trade deals and has been optimistically touting the US as the UK’s first FTA partner after Brexit. From the UK’s perspective, Prime Minister Boris Johnson also wants wins, partly due to the desire to uphold certain regulatory standards, and largely to maintain political, economic, and social…

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Clients, Investors and Developers in Construction and Infrastructure Sectors: Join Us for This FIDIC COVID-19 Webinar on May 28, 2020

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May 27, 2020

COVID19 brought out to light various vulnerabilities in different realms of our lives. Some business and industry sectors have become especially fragile due to an unexpected, unrelenting and active pandemic. Please join our trade practitioner, José María Viñals, for the FIDIC (international Federation of Consulting Engineers) COVID-19 webinar series focusing on “Clients, investors and developers’ perspectives on the fragility of the construction and infrastructure sector” on May 28, 2020 at noon-1:30 p.m. CET.…

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CFIUS Clearance: Huatai Securities, AssetMark Financial Holdings and WBI OBS Financial

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May 20, 2020

Status: Clearance Acquirer: Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (China); AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., (US) Acquired: WBI OBS Financial, LLC (US) Value: US$18.4 million Industry: Financial Services On September 30, 2019, AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMK), a “provider of extensive wealth management and technology solutions that power independent financial advisers and their clients,” (AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., “What We Do” web page), entered into an agreement to acquire WBI OBS Financial, LLC, an…

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New From BIS: Changes to EAR Direct Product Rule to Tighten Supply Chain for Certain Designated Entity List Organizations

By Keri Li

May 20, 2020

A new Interim Final Rule (New Rule) issued by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774) by expanding the direct product rule as applied to certain organizations on the entity list took effect on May 15, 2020. The New Rule, along with request for comments, was published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2020.…

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Trump Administration Moves to Protect US Bulk-power System for National Security

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May 8, 2020

The security of the bulk-power system has long been an issue of deep concern in the US. On May 1, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) on Securing the United States Bulk-Power System. The EO created uncertainty and peril for US power companies.…

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Pending CFIUS Filing: Dialog Semiconductor and Adesto Technologies

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May 7, 2020

Status: Pending Acquirer: Dialog Semiconductor plc (UK) Acquired: Adesto Technologies Corporation (US) Value: Approx. US$500 million Industry: Semiconductors…

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Polish Government to Adopt Stricter Control Over Private Investments

Does Digital Service Tax Matter To You? New Section 301 Investigation – Comment Period Now Open

President Trump Takes Stance on China, Hong Kong – Takeaways From the Presidential Announcement

US Department of Commerce Seeks Input on Section 232 (Steel and Aluminum) Exclusion Process

Join Us on May 28, 2020: The Future of US-UK Trade — Who Will Come Out a Winner?

Clients, Investors and Developers in Construction and Infrastructure Sectors: Join Us for This FIDIC COVID-19 Webinar on May 28, 2020

CFIUS Clearance: Huatai Securities, AssetMark Financial Holdings and WBI OBS Financial

New From BIS: Changes to EAR Direct Product Rule to Tighten Supply Chain for Certain Designated Entity List Organizations

Trump Administration Moves to Protect US Bulk-power System for National Security

Pending CFIUS Filing: Dialog Semiconductor and Adesto Technologies

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