On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 filing fee for certain H-1B workers.
What Employers Need to Know About the New H-1B Executive Order
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A Time Machine and a Bag of Hammers: U.S. Tariffs are not Over
If the White House wants tariffs, but the courts strike down the Reciprocal Tariffs, what other options are out there?
Sheppard Mullin’s Government Contracts Team Launches Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Tracker
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the bedrock of Federal procurement, is undergoing an unprecedented (some would say Revolutionary) overhaul. The Sheppard Mullin Government Contracts Team has created an online resource to help the Federal procurement community stay informed of the proposed
U.S. Budget Bill Targets Foreign Companies with New Tax Hikes: What French Businesses Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025 by a narrow vote of 215-214. OBBBA includes a new U.S. tax provision that could significantly increase taxes on foreign companies
Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business? The United States, UK, and Europe Relax Sanctions on Syria
In a significant shift in international policy, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have each taken steps to ease sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country’s reconstruction and political transition following the fall of the Assad regime.
Federal Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
On May 28, 2025, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) unanimously struck down the extensive tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The CIT held that the imposition of
Big State, Big Scrutiny: Texas Steps into the Foreign Investment Review Arena
Recently, the Texas House of Representatives introduced HB 5007, along with its companion bill SB 2117. The legislation—“Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities; creating a civil penalty”—is
Department of Justice Tariff Enforcement Likely to Surge After Tariff Increases and the Administration’s Increased Focus on Protecting Domestic Business
A serious step up in civil and criminal enforcement of customs laws, including tariff evasion, is imminent. In a May 12 memorandum, the Department of Justice’s new Chief of the Criminal Division, Matthew Galeotti, counted as one of the “most
Understanding the Allocation of Tariff Payments
In the context of the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on imported goods, a prevalent misconception has arisen that foreign suppliers automatically bear the cost of these tariffs. The reality, however, is more complex. The actual payment of tariffs
Understanding the U.S. Embassy Paris Certification Requirement
Last week, the U.S. Embassy in Paris issued a letter and certification form to multiple French companies requiring companies that serve the U.S. Government to certify their compliance with U.S. federal anti-discrimination laws. This certification request was issued in furtherance