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Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

USTR Finalizes Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports with a Focus on Products from “Strategic Sectors”

On September 13, 2024 USTR announced modifications to the tariffs originally imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to pressure China to eliminate unreasonable policies and practices related to technology transfer...more

Littler

Belgium: New Rules Apply in the Brussels Capital Region Regarding International Mobility

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The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024. The...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - September 2024

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of September 23: Bipartisan Funding Agreement Reached with One Week Remaining

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Both the House and Senate are in session this week to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government beyond September 30 before leaving town to campaign ahead of the November elections....more

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The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act 2022/2554 (DORA)

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Long IT sub-contracting chains can make it hard for financial institutions to understand the vulnerabilities in their IT estate and the location of key functions (where these may be located in entities who do not have a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

UK Government Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers on Trade Sanctions and Launch of Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation

Key Takeaways - On 12 September 2024, the UK government published the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”), which will come into force on 10 October 2024. The...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - September 2024 #2

Good Afternoon! It’s been a busy two weeks in space. Starliner returned from the ISS, humans traveled the furthest from Earth since the Apollo missions and conducted the first spacewalk by private citizens, and China launched...more

Goodwin

August 2024 German Court Ruling Reshapes Tax Strategy for Luxembourg Funds

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On August 22, 2024, Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof) published a decision that refocuses attention on the complexities of cross-border taxation, particularly for Luxembourg-based funds investing in Germany....more

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U.S. Customs De Minimis Changes Announced for Section 321 - Duty-Free Treatment to Be Restricted

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Duty-free imports of low-value goods under the Section 321 program will soon face significant restrictions under rulemaking signaled by the Biden Administration. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Brazil’s Data Protection Authority Issues Rules Clarifying Data Transfers

Wondering what the requirements are for transferring personal information out of Brazil? Under the country’s Data Protection Law, extra-territorial transfers of personal information are regulated in much the same way as in EU...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Department of Justice Settles with Las Vegas Casino for $130 Million

The settlement is the latest example of the agency’s enhanced criminal enforcement of money transmitting business and international money-laundering laws. The recent settlement is significant both in terms of its amount...more

Morgan Lewis

German Data Protection Authorities on Asset Deals: Restrictions on Data Transfers Under GDPR

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The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) on September 11, 2024 published guidance on asset deals (the Guidelines) that distinguishes between various stages of a sale process and the relevant personal data that can be...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Ethics Experts: Episode 183 – Julie Winkle Giulioni

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Julie Winkle Giulioni. Throughout her career, Julie has championed workplace growth and development. She operates on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to...more

Walkers

Pillar Two - Global Minimum Taxation and Ireland

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The Irish Pillar Two rules apply to in-scope entities for accounting periods commencing on or after 31 December 2023. Following the GloBE Rules and the EU's Minimum Tax Directive, the rules introduce a minimum effective tax...more

Jones Day

Mauritania Takes the First Step Toward the Adoption of Close-Out Netting

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The government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania just approved a draft law creating a close-out netting regime for financial transactions....more

DLA Piper

World Uyghur Congress Case Ruling: A New Challenge for Supply Chains?

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In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in a case brought by the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has clarified that the provision of “adequate consideration” at some point in the supply chain does not prevent goods imported...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Competition Currents: Summer's Hottest Headlines and Future Forecast

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Put down the lemonade and break out the pumpkin spice: summer is coming to an end. And while you were in the pool – or maybe just answering emails poolside – the antitrust agencies showed no signs of a summer slowdown. Before...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

USTR Finalizes Section 301 Tariff Modifications Following Four-Year Review

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On September 13, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a Federal Register notice detailing final modifications to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports following its statutorily mandated four-year review. Key...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The John Deere’s FCPA Case: A Throwback to Compliance Fundamentals

In the world of corporate compliance, some very basic compliance lessons seem destined to be repeated. This was certainly clear from the recently announced Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Foreign Corruption Practices...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

USTR Opens Section 301 Comment Period

The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a request for comments on several proposed actions included in the final modifications of the Section 301 tariffs. On Sept. 13, USTR finalized several tariff increases...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Developments in Global Sanctions Compliance with a Focus on Russia, Belarus and China

Sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russia, China, and other parts of the world are fast-evolving. Such geopolitical shifts are creating new risks and placing further...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Corruption Crime and Compliance: Nicolas Garcia, GC at Orica, on Compliance Trends and Challenges in Latin America

How can companies build trust and drive growth in a region as politically and economically volatile as Latin America? In this episode, Nicolas Garcia – Vice President, Legal, Regional and Compliance Manager for LATAM and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Jon May Critiques The DOJ Whistleblower Financial Incentive Program

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back the well-known white collar defense practitioner and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Jon May Critiques The DOJ Whistleblower Financial Incentive Program

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back the well-known white collar defense practitioner and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Everything Old is New Again: The John Deere FCPA Enforcement Action

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

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