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New Section 232 Tariffs on Semiconductors and a New Plan of Action Regarding Critical Minerals

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President Trump has imposed tariffs on semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, effective January 15, 2026. Imports of...more

Mayer Brown

UK HMRC Pauses Concession on Failures to Withhold Tax on Interest Payments

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1. WHAT HAPPENED? HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has paused operation of its long‑standing practice under which, where UK‑source yearly interest was paid gross to a treaty-entitled overseas lender before HMRC clearance was...more

J.S. Held

Ensuring Data Authenticity and Governance in Litigation and Business Environments

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As digital interdependence and geopolitical fragmentation grow, ensuring data authenticity, security, and regulatory compliance is more crucial than ever....more

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The FSR Guidelines Are Out: What Business Needs To Know

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On 9 January 2026, the European Commission ("EC") published its Guidelines on the application of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR") (the "Guidelines"), setting out how the EC will carry out its substantive assessment...more

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New NPL Investment Opportunities Emerge As Market Shifts

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Europe’s non-performing loan (NPL) market is evolving, as shifts in global trade policy and sector-specific headwinds change the dynamics that have driven NPL deals over the past 10 years. The most recent Risk Assessment...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Two and a Half Years of the UPC – Trends And Turning Points

Welcome to our latest briefing, in which we look back at Unified Patent Court (UPC) developments in the last six months (July to December 2025) since our last briefing (The UPC Two Years On – published July 2025) and consider...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Immigrant Visa Processing Update: Department of State Pauses Issuance for ‘High-Risk’ Nationalities

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The Department of State recently announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of specified “high-risk” countries, effective January 21, 2026. The administration calls the measure part of a...more

Perkins Coie

Critical Minerals at a Critical Point: NOAA’s Decision Point

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On December 23, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) formally announced receipt and commencement of public review of exploration license applications for deep seabed mining under the Deep Seabed...more

Friling Law

ITAR Law and Compliance in Practice Trade

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The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) set the rules for how defense-related items, services, and technical information are made, shared, and transferred. This includes not only exports and imports, but also...more

White & Case LLP

President Trump Orders Critical Minerals Trade Negotiations In Section 232 Action

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On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation implementing Section 232 measures to address national security risks associated with imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Not All Drones After All: FCC Exempts Certain Foreign-Made Drones and Critical Components from Covered List and Issues Guidance...

On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense, also referred to as the U.S. Department of War (DoW), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued several follow-on items to the FCC’s December 2025 action that...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Third Time's a Charm - CBSA Pushes Customs Valuation Reform

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For several years, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has sought to limit the ability of non-resident importers to self-assess duties, surtaxes and other taxes on imported goods based on their acquisition costs. In...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Department of State to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Effective January 21, 2026

On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The list of impacted countries includes the following:...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Global equity plan reporting obligations for calendar-year 2026: Part one

Global equity plans are complex, and their administration requires collaboration across multiple departments, including legal, human resources, payroll, and tax....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

AIFMD 2: Implementation deadline approaching

AIFMD 2 introduces a new loan-origination regime, with general rules applicable to all AIFs that originate loans, and more stringent requirements applicable to AIFs that qualify as loan-originating AIFs....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

The President Challenges the Primes, Defines “Innovation”

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A series of recent actions from the White House, Congress, and the Pentagon have sent an unusually strong signal to major defense contractors and market entrants that seek to compete in the defense ecosystem....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Blank Slate or Bargaining Chip?: Additional Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors Set for June 2027

On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Notably, the USTR set the initial rate of these tariffs at 0%. This will...more

Morgan Lewis

BIS Revises Export Review Policy for Advanced AI Chips Destined for China and Macau

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The licensing review policy has shifted from a presumption of denial to case-by-case licensing with strict conditions. This new export policy occurred in parallel with an increase in US tariffs on semiconductors with the same...more

BCLP

Saudi Arabia Opens Capital Market to All Foreign Investors from February 2026

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The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced a landmark reform allowing all categories of foreign investors to directly invest in Saudi-listed companies starting 1 February 2026. This removes long-standing...more

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Vetter v. Resnik

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Fifth Circuit affirms ruling that statutory termination of copyright grant, as well as contingent copyright renewal rights, apply worldwide and are not limited to rights in United States. In 1962, Cyril Vetter and Don Smith...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo Global PE Trends 2025 and Outlook for 2026

As geopolitical unpredictability continues around the world, what does 2026 have in store for the global private equity (PE) market? In MoFo’s sixth annual Global PE Trends and Outlook report, our partners review the key...more

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BIS Relaxes Export License Review for H200 Chips to China and Macau – But Adds Compliance Burdens and Certification Risk

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On January 15, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule revising its license review policy for exports of Nvidia H200 chips and its equivalents to China and Macau....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 19 - Evaluating the Risk Management Process

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Navigating Corporate Ethics and Compliance Trends in 2026 with Mike Volkov, Part 2

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague, Mike Volkov, to reflect on the tumultuous...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 18 - Risk Assessments

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough...more

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