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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security (Trump EO Tracker)

Orders the Attorney General to review in detail all existing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations or enforcement actions and take appropriate action with respect to such matters to restore proper bounds on FCPA...more

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Europe Daily News, 05 February 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11684 - Midea / Teka) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11821 - Segro / PSPIB / Real Estate Assets)...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements (Trump EO Tracker)

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations shall immediately withdraw from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Secretaries of State and Commerce and heads of other...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Analyzing the Attorney General’s FCPA Enforcement Shift

UPDATE: President Signs Executive Order Directing DOJ to Pause All FCPA Enforcement for 180 Days - On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pause all...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

U.S. Submits Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Potential Implications?

The Withdrawal - The United States’ Acting Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on January 27, 2025, which is set to become effective one year after...more

The Volkov Law Group

Trump Administration Hits Pause on FCPA Enforcement (Part II of V)

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In an unprecedented action, the Trump Administration pushed the button and ended FCPA enforcement, at least for 180 days, until new guidance is issued by the Department of Justice.  The White House’s announcement seemed to...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Navigating the Solar Industry’s Path Through Tariffs and Growth

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In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024....more

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The Rise of Outbound Investment Screening: The U.S. and EU Initiate Measures

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On January 15, 2025, the European Commission ("EC") published a Recommendation ("EU Recommendation") urging European Union Member States to start reviewing outbound investments outside of the EU in three strategic sectors:...more

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Colombia adopta medidas para limitar el uso de sustancias controladas en el Catatumbo

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En el marco de la Declaratoria de Conmoción Interior por 90 días en la región del Catatumbo, el Gobierno Nacional de Colombia expidió el Decreto 134 del 5 de febrero de 2025, que establece medidas para limitar el uso de...more

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White House Executive Orders Impacting Tax and Trade – Developments of the Week of February 3, 2025

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Last week, the White House issued two Executive Order (EO) updates delaying the imposition of 25-percent tariffs on both Mexico and Canada until March 4, 2025, stating in both EO updates: “In recognition of the steps taken by...more

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UK central counterparty equivalence extension published in the Official Journal of the European Union

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The European Commission has extended its equivalence determination for U.K. central counterparties under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation until June 30, 2028...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority portfolio letter on strategy for mortgage intermediaries

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a portfolio letter on its strategy for mortgage intermediaries setting out the areas of regulatory focus for the next two years. The FCA's overarching focus is on embedding...more

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Navigating the Challenges of Complying with Immigration Requirements

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Continued growth in the industry, confidence in the jurisdiction, and economic substance factors have seen a number of leading reinsurers establish or expand their physical presence in the Cayman Islands over the past year....more

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The EU Omnibus package is coming: what to expect?

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The European Commission is expected to unveil an "Omnibus package" that would modify certain key EU laws on sustainability reporting, towards the end of February. The reported aim is to simplify sustainability-related...more

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Designating Cartels as Terrorists: Potential Impact on U.S. Businesses

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On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order (EO 14157) that sets in motion the designation of certain cartels and transnational crime gangs as terrorist organizations. The President declared a...more

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European Commission communication on EU competitiveness compass

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The European Commission has published a communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, which sets out an action plan in response to the Draghi report published in September 2024. The communication sets out the...more

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Pensions: what’s new this week? February 10, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. High Court 'blesses' merger of scheme in winding-up and sharing...more

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Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Digital Securities Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 laid

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Digital Securities Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were laid before parliament, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations relate to the Digital Securities...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Tariffs and Trump 2.0 - the art of the deal or the end game?

In his first tangible action implementing his campaign promise to impose broad tariffs, on February 1, 2025, President Trump issued three Executive Orders (the EOs) directing that across-the-board tariffs be imposed on goods...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Impact of Tariffs on Commercial Contracts

Parties confronted by the prospect of new tariffs will need to assess their impact on existing contractual obligations. U.S. law imposes the initial payment of the tariff on the importer of record who brings the good into...more

White & Case LLP

APAC Antitrust - Looking back at 2024 and forward into 2025

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2024 was a year of significant development in the APAC region. Competition regulators continued to flex their muscle in merger control and remain committed to tighter controls on big tech. Looking ahead to 2025, competition...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook: A view of the landscape in Europe and the UK

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Welcome to our Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook. In this report, we examine the legal trends that have shaped the commercial landscape in Europe and the UK and explore how these developments are likely to...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Should we Expect More Tariffs in the Future? Understanding Trump’s America...

As one of his first official acts as President, Trump released his memorandum on America First Trade Policy. The policy offers insight into the new administration’s trade priorities and calls for a review of current...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Tuesday February 11, 2025

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February 10, 2025 U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, and other...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Infrastructure Investments and...

China has significantly expanded its economic and geopolitical footprint in Latin America, particularly through the acquisition and development of critical infrastructure such as ports, airfields, and railways. This strategic...more

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