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International Law
News covering litigation and arbitration on cross-border contracts and deals. Also trade issues such as NAFTA and bilateral agreements that affect the legal practices of global firms. Also includes regulatory changes (like GDPR and Brexit) that will change the legal climate.
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Resolute Mining Appoints London General Counsel—CEO Resigns Following Foreign Detention
By Jack Womack | February 4, 2025
The resignation follows the detention of the CEO and two other employees in Mali when local officials disputed the terms of the company's operations in the African nation.
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The End of the Global Trading Order?
By Gail J. Cohen | February 3, 2025
Canada and Mexico both got a one-month "pause" on the tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose but Canadian trade lawyers say the decades-old, rules-based world trade system is in tatters.
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Mishcon De Reya Partner Secures Release of Last British Hostage in Gaza
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 20, 2025
The firm has been acting for a number of hostage families since Hamas kidnapped 251 people on October 7th 2023.
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Threat of Trump Tariffs Is Sign Canada Needs to Wean Off Reliance on Trade with U.S., Trade Lawyers Say
By Gail J. Cohen | January 19, 2025
Canada is preparing to deal with potential trade impacts of a new U.S. administration but lawyers say businesses and politicians need to be serious about diversifying for the future.
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'Headaches,' Opportunities Ahead for Corporate and Trade Lawyers Advising Foreign Businesses
By Alyssa Aquino | January 16, 2025
This “is an incredible opportunity for both U.S. and non-U.S. lawyers who want to help companies,” navigate the new environment, said Howard Fischer, a former senior trial counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The panelists spoke at the New York State Bar Association annual meeting.
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Singapore Leaders Stress the Importance of the Rule of Law Amid Geopolitical Tensions
By Jessica Seah | January 15, 2025
Government ministers and business leaders spoke at a conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Singapore International Commercial Court.
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Carey Abogados’ Senior Partner Becomes New Head of IBA, First Chilean to Assume Role of President
By Amy Guthrie | January 13, 2025
Jaime Carey said wants the IBA to play a role in countering the divisions increasingly taking place across the world.
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International Arbitration: Key Developments of 2024 and Emerging Trends for 2025
By James Rogers and Ronan O’Reilly | January 6, 2025
English courts upheld arbitration agreements in key sanctions and immunity cases in 2024, while 2025 trends point to arbitration law reforms, ESG disputes, energy sector cases, and AI-driven efficiency.
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US Wins Trade Dispute with Mexico Over Genetically Modified Corn
By Amy Guthrie | December 23, 2024
Mexico sought to ban genetically modified corn for human consumption, threatening a key import market for U.S. farmers.
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Brazilian Firm Simões Pires Opens Chicago Office with Focus on Agribusiness
By Amy Guthrie | December 12, 2024
Simões Pires aims to support Brazilian companies in the U.S. commodities hub as those businesses strengthen their international presence.
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Keys to Maximizing Efficiency (and Vibes) When Navigating International Trade Compliance Crosschecks
By Lisa Luongo and Anthony Gallo | February 3, 2025
In the U.S., international trade laws have become a critical tool in protecting national security and are subject to active governmental attention, action, and enforcement. These laws and regulations constantly change in response to national priorities, international relations and global developments. Therefore, especially when doing business in jurisdictions subject to complex regulatory restrictions, businesses must keep pace with the evolution and development of those regulations.
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In Novel Oil and Gas Feud, 5th Circuit Gives Choice of Arbitration Venue
By Adolfo Pesquera | January 28, 2025
The U.S. Fifth Circuit appeals court tackled a novel arbitration dispute where an arbitration forum of choice ceased to exist, finding its replacement might or might not be suitable.
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Change Is Coming in the Trump Era. For Big Law, Change Is Already Here
By Lisa Shuchman | January 21, 2025
The world has a lot to worry about now that Donald Trump has been sworn in as President of the United States, but law firms have a lot to worry about no matter who occupies the White House, writes The Global Lawyer.
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'Headaches,' Opportunities Ahead for Lawyers Advising Foreign Businesses, Attorneys Say
By Alyssa Aquino | January 16, 2025
This “is an incredible opportunity for both U.S. and non-U.S. lawyers who want to help companies” navigate the new environment, said Howard Fischer, a former senior trial counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The panelists spoke at the New York State Bar Association annual meeting.
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Come Fly With Me: DOJ’s Proposed FARA Amendments and the Tourism Industry
By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse | January 16, 2025
“The one bright side of DOJ’s proposed amendments is its about-face with respect to promoting tourism.”
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Veteran Federal Trade Law Enforcer Joins King & Spalding in Washington
By Thomas Spigolon | January 14, 2025
The firm's “established and highly respected international trade practice” was “a big reason I came here,” said Ryan Majerus, formerly the acting assistant secretary for enforcement and compliance at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Nuclear Weapons and International Law: Associated Risks and the Role of Law
By Charles Moxley | January 13, 2025
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Lessons Learned From the Pager Attack: the Law of War, Warfighting, and the Weaponization of the Supply Chain
By Andrew Garbarino and Liam Bradley | January 6, 2025
A discussion of the pager attack in the Middle East and its implications for national security, the laws of war and global trade.
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DC Judge Rules Russia Not Immune in Ukrainian Arbitration Award Dispute
By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman | December 16, 2024
"Russia has made its bed and now must lie in it," U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden wrote in his opinion denying Russia's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 11 Ukrainian retail gas companies seeking to enforce a $34 million international arbitration award.
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As Trafficking, Hate Crimes Rise in NJ, State's Federal Delegation Must Weigh in On New UN Proposal
By The Law Journal Editorial Board | December 13, 2024
We urge that attention be paid so that positions taken by the United States on this ground-breaking convention reflect informed commentary by New Jersey.
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