Topic
Trade Compliance
46 published works
GovCon & Trade
DOJ Corporate Enforcement Directive Puts Tariff, Trade Compliance in the Crosshairs
By Thad McBride
Key Takeaways DOJ is prioritizing corporate cases involving tariff evasion and imports. The National Fraud Enforcement Division has directed prosecutors to prioritize fraud schemes involving imports, including tariff evasion, and…
Government Enforcement, Compliance & Investigations Report
Trade Fraud Task Force Notches Another Win: LED Manufacturer Pays $5.15 Million to Resolve Transshipment Allegations
By Nithya Nagarajan, Kip Randall
On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that a Taiwan-based, publicly traded manufacturer of light-emitting diodes and its U.S.-based subsidiary agreed to pay…
The Legal Wire
When the Rules Keep Changing: How Legal Teams Can Turn Trade Compliance into a Competitive Advantage
By Zoe Dodman
Trade compliance is no longer a niche legal concern. As sanctions regimes expand, export controls become more complex, and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global commerce, legal and compliance leaders…
International Trade Insights
CBP Announces Increased Enforcement and Verification of Importer of Record Numbers
By Nithya Nagarajan, Bhargavi Kalaga
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a Federal Register notice that it is now ready to execute “executing enhanced enforcement procedures.” CBP has indicated that it will start verifying…
Cleary Foreign Investment and International Trade Watch
OFAC Issues Temporary Reprieve for Certain Russian-Origin Crude Oil Shipments
By Samuel H. Chang, Chase D. Kaniecki, Catherine Johnson
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Russia-related General License 134 (GL 134) authorizing, until April 11, 2026, transactions relating…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
2026 Canadian Trade & Customs Outlook: Sanctions
By Julia Webster (Canada), Jacqueline Rotondi (Canada), Jing Xu (Canada)
As 2026 brings new compliance challenges and opportunities, Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade team is here to help you stay ahead. We are launching our annual series of insights that…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Episode 92: Navigating Tariffs and Challenges for Canadian Businesses with Deborah Stern
By Publisher
In this episode of Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer, Evelyn Ackah, Evelyn speaks with Deborah Stern, a partner at Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, about the rapidly changing world of US-Canada trade…
Foreign Investment and National Security Blog
SAVE THE DATE: Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference
Join us in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 13, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Policy in an Era of Geoeconomics, Tariff Wars & National Security Risks. This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 46th…
Trade Compliance Resource Hub
Refusing voyage orders: Sanctions risk assessments must be based on evidence, not speculation
By Leigh T. Hansson, Alexander Brandt, James Willn, Ray-Shio Ho, William Young, Stephan Johansen, Tan Albayrak, Finlay Donaldson, Dimitris Athanasopoulos, Banu Hilalqizi
Tonzip Maritime Ltd v. 2Rivers Pte Ltd (formerly Coral Energy Pte Ltd) [2025] EWHC 2036 (Comm) A. Key facts On 5 November 2021, Tonzip Maritime Ltd (Owners), owner of the…
Fedtrade®
Fedtrade® Podcast – Eugene Laney, American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Eugene Laney, President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI). The AAEI represents an international community of trade compliance professionals responsible…