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Jones Day Wins Dismissal of Helms-Burton Act Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Use of Havana's International Airport

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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida dismissed a Helms-Burton lawsuit alleging that American Airlines unlawfully used a Cuban airport confiscated by the Castro government following the 1959...more

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American Airlines Successfully Defends Helms-Burton Act Win

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In the first published appellate opinion addressing a lawsuit under the Helms-Burton Act, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that the plaintiff failed to satisfy a statutory precondition because he...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Helms-Burton Litigation Heading into Presidential Election

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In May of 2019, the Trump Administration lifted the suspension of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. This cleared the way for U.S. nationals with claims to property in Cuba that was confiscated under the Castro regime to file...more

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Helms-Burton Act Lawsuit Dismissed for Lack of Article III Standing

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In a ruling of first impression, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas dismissed for lack of Article III standing a Helms-Burton Act lawsuit alleging that American Airlines "trafficked" in...more

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Cruise Lines Forced to Face Helms-Burton Claims

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Starting in May of last year, Carnival Corporation (Carnival), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCL), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Royal) and MSC Cruises S.A./MSC Cruises (USA) Inc. (MSC and together with Carnival, NCL...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Helms-Burton Lawsuits: Recent Decisions Clarify the Statute’s Limits as Claims Continue

In May 2019, the United States government made available a private right of action under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 (also known as Helms-Burton), 22 U.S.C. §§ 6021-6091....more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Helms-Burton Risks Continue for Companies with Investments and Operations in Cuba

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The uncertainty continues for companies potentially at risk since the Trump Administration lifted the suspension on Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, a provision that empowers U.S. nationals with claims to confiscated...more

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The Practical Effect of Blocking Statutes on Helms-Burton Title III Actions

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There has been a lot of anticipation in various communities, both positive and negative, about what will happen when litigation under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act becomes a reality. In fact, it is a reality, but not...more

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Helms-Burton Comes to Life

As has been widely reported in the world press, since May 2, 2019, Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, enacted in 1996, has been in effect.  As more fully described below, this statute allows certain persons who have done...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Helms-Burton Act Poses New Risks and Challenges for Entities Allegedly Tied to Cuba

Earlier this year, the Trump administration activated a previously dormant statutory provision in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996. The statute, also known as the Helms-Burton Act (Act),...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Under Helms-Burton Act, Entities With Business Ties to Cuba Now at Risk of Lawsuits

In April 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. government would allow a private right of action, created by Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 (also known as...more

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US Lawsuits Commence against Non-US Persons for Confiscated Cuban Property, EU Raises Concerns

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On May 2, 2019, claimants began filing lawsuits for the first time under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act against third parties alleged to be "trafficking" in property of US nationals confiscated by the Cuban Government...more

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