Episode 319 -- Deep Dive into SCG Plastics' $20 Million Settlement with OFAC for Violations of the Iran Sanctions Program
Jones Day Talks: Italy Embraces Foreign investment but Maintains Oversight
Jones Day Talks: Doing Deals Down Under: Australia's Foreign Direct Investment Regime
FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 66-Visit with the FCPA Professor
All Multi-National Enterprise (MNE) Groups that have Cayman Constituent Entities for purposes of the Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) Regime will need to complete a one-off re-registration on the new DITC CbCR Portal by 30...more
Last month, we reported on the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) ramping up antitrust enforcement in the agriculture industry, including through an investigation into the meatpacking industry, coming on the heels of similar...more
The Trump administration is placing increased emphasis on oversight of foreign gifts, contracts and connections with colleges and universities in the United States. Newly announced reporting mechanisms and statutory changes...more
The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the United Kingdom (“UK”) Budget for 2025 on 26 November 2025. It is unusual for the UK’s Budget to be held so late in the year....more
Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released a guidance on the classification of foreign entities for Singapore income tax purposes. This guidance is significant for businesses and asset managers using...more
South Korea's AI Act has been promulgated as the fundamental body of law governing AI. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) - The Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the...more
The Cayman Islands remains one of the world’s most reputable jurisdictions for company formation and investment structures. Known for its stability, tax neutrality, and robust regulatory environment, Cayman attracts global...more
On 4 July 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), representing a sweeping reset of the United States (U.S.) energy policy. The act drastically pares back the energy transition tax credits...more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly reshaped the landscape for solar and other renewable energy incentives. In response to a directive from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the...more
On October 23, FINRA announced that it is investigating broker-dealers that have helped small companies based in China and other foreign jurisdictions to go public, signaling that it is looking into possible stock...more
On October 28, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to adopt a Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) in its Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls and Call...more
On January 2, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Final Rule implementing the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) pursuant to Executive Order 14105 went into effect, under which US Persons are...more
On August 25, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to prohibit the award of contracts to offerors with conflicts arising from...more
During a televised interview today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will suspend implementation of the so-called “Affiliates Rule,” which...more
On September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) became effective, following its passage during the 88th Regular Legislative Session. The bill imposes civil and criminal penalties against foreign entities and individuals...more
When raising capital in the U.S., owners and directors of foreign companies have to be cognizant of how restructuring can be used by creditors to displace management and shareholders. A recent decision by the U.S. District...more
A look back at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins' first six months shows that the emphasis on garden variety fraud, insider trading, and basic regulatory requirements violations by registered...more
Significant changes to the Inflation Reduction Act through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to reshape energy project development, financing strategies and long-term investment planning. Through revised deadlines,...more
On October 22, 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury designated OJSC Rosneft (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO (Lukoil) on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons...more
On October 24, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) DFARS Case 2024-D007 (“the final rule”) goes into effect, which amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address national security concerns...more
Enacted in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) expanded energy tax credits by increasing credit amounts, broadening eligibility beyond wind and solar, and allowing credits to be developed and sold....more
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a pivotal interim final rule under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) significantly broadening the scope...more
The Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law is a highly technical statute with draconian consequences for noncompliance. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its provisions governing service of process. ...more
The enactment of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act regularized digital assets as a part of the U.S. financial system. However, there remain unresolved questions relating to...more