Law360: International Trade /internationaltrade?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: International Trade Copyright 2025 saąúĽĘ´«Ă˝. en-US Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:13:02 +0000 US, Switzerland Work Towards Tariff Deal, Trump Says /internationaltrade/articles/2409814?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2409814 President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is working on a deal with Switzerland to reduce the tariffs imposed on Swiss goods sold in the United States. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:34:52 +0000 Judge Trims Helms-Burton Suit Against Expedia /internationaltrade/articles/2409381?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2409381 A Florida federal judge on Monday dismissed claims from three plaintiffs trying to join a proposed class suit against Expedia Inc. over profits from property in Cuba that was confiscated by Fidel Castro's government. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:42:34 +0000 The Biz Court Digest: How It Works In Massachusetts /internationaltrade/articles/2408633?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408633 Since its founding in 2000, the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session's expertise, procedural flexibility and litigant-friendly case management practices have contributed to the development of a robust body of commercial jurisprudence, say James Donnelly at Mirick O’Connell, Felicia Ellsworth at WilmerHale and Lisa Wood at Foley Hoag. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:50:17 +0000 Rep. Wants Schools Warned On Security Of Chinese AI Toys /internationaltrade/articles/2409494?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2409494 The top Democrat on a House committee that weighs potential dangers posed by the Chinese Communist Party is urging the U.S. Department of Education to issue "clear guidance" to schools and parents about the data security and privacy risks around artificial intelligence-enabled toys made by Chinese companies, which are increasingly finding their way into classrooms.  Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:25:57 +0000 Russia Sanctions Spotlight: Taking Russian Oil Off The Market /internationaltrade/articles/2406375?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2406375 The recent sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector by the U.K., EU and U.S. aim to limit Russia’s ability to fund its war machine by the sale of fossil fuels, representing an important escalation that has the potential to affect a wide range of business activities, says Alexandra Melia at Steptoe. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:23:57 +0000 Justices Won't Wade Into Jurisdiction Question In Fee Dispute /internationaltrade/articles/2408851?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408851 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday opted against taking up a dispute over an $829,000 award in favor of a satellite technology company that tested how far federal court jurisdiction extends to state law causes of action. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:27:27 +0000 Altria, NJOY Rip 'Unconstitutional' ITC Patent Proceeding /internationaltrade/articles/2409077?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2409077 The U.S. International Trade Commission's process for appointing its administrative law judges is unconstitutional, Altria Group and its NJOY vaping subsidiary alleged Friday in urging a Virginia federal court to block an ITC patent infringement proceeding against them. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:56:26 +0000 DOJ Starts Price-Fix Probe Of Meatpackers Amid Trump Posts /internationaltrade/articles/2409172?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2409172 The U.S. Department of Justice announced an investigation into alleged price-fixing by meatpacking companies, following social media posts by President Trump accusing "Majority Foreign Meat Packers" of colluding to drive up prices. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:30:19 +0000 Justices Cast Constitutional Clouds Over Trump's Tariffs /internationaltrade/articles/2408876?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408876 Several U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of the government's arguments seeking to salvage President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, signaling that the high court may come down with a ruling that reinforces Congress' constitutional authority to impose tariffs. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:38:01 +0000 Unicoin Raised $100M Off 'Worthless' Investments, Suit Says /internationaltrade/articles/2408688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408688 Cryptocurrency company Unicoin faces a proposed class action accusing it of fraudulently raising $100 million on the strength of claims that it planned to issue investors asset-backed cryptocurrency tokens, overstating its asset holdings and never issuing the tokens. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:06:41 +0000 Alaskan Tribes Demand Halt To Canada Mining Permits /internationaltrade/articles/2408899?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408899 Alaskan native tribes are pushing government officials in British Columbia, Canada, to halt progress on mining projects in the headwaters of rivers the tribes say they rely on until they are consulted. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:18 +0000 BNP Wants Plaintiffs Attys At Sudan Suit Misconduct Hearing /internationaltrade/articles/2408959?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408959 BNP Paribas has asked a New York federal judge to compel several plaintiffs' lawyers, including the eponymous founder of Hausfeld LLP, to testify at an upcoming hearing on withdrawn allegations of misconduct by their co-counsel, following a $20 million jury verdict against BNP in a suit brought by refugees accusing the bank of helping finance atrocities in Sudan. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:12:40 +0000 Why Appellees Should Write Their Answering Brief First /internationaltrade/articles/2405994?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2405994 Though counterintuitive, appellees should consider writing their answering briefs before they’ve ever seen their opponent’s opening brief, as this practice confers numerous benefits related to argument structure, time pressures and workflow, says Joshua Sohn at the U.S. Department of Justice. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:22:04 +0000 Treasury Hears Banks, Crypto Orgs Spar Over Stablecoin Yield /internationaltrade/articles/2408118?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408118 A U.S. Treasury Department proposal on how stablecoins should be regulated has sparked a clash between banking groups and crypto advocates over whether issuers and others should be allowed to offer interest on the tokens, with banks and consumer watchdogs warning the activity could create unnecessary risks. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:55 +0000 Small Biz File Class Action Against Trump's Tariffs In DC Court /internationaltrade/articles/2407824?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2407824 The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonprofit law firm focused on constitutional litigation, filed a potential class action against President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs in D.C. federal court, representing three small businesses that have paid duties for Chinese and European imports that are seeking relief. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:17:28 +0000 Fossil Fuel Industry Wants Broader Suing Powers In USMCA /internationaltrade/articles/2407367?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2407367 Oil and gas industry groups have asked the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to broaden the ability of foreign investors to sue governments in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement during an upcoming joint review. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:59:49 +0000 Crocs Urges Fed. Circ. To Reverse ITC Clog Import Ruling /internationaltrade/articles/2408567?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408567 Clogs maker Crocs urged the Federal Circuit on Thursday to reverse a decision from the U.S. International Trade Commission not to impose a ban on imports that the Colorado-based company says are confusingly similar to its own footwear, arguing that the ITC erred in how it considered Crocs' fame and its competitors' intent to confuse consumers. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:56:58 +0000 US Seeks Quick Input On Suspension Of China Trade Actions /internationaltrade/articles/2408511?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408511 The U.S. trade representative has given interested stakeholders just over 24 hours to comment on the one-year suspension of Section 301 trade actions against the Chinese maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries, a move that was part of the recently announced U.S.-China trade truce, according to a notice published Thursday. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:17:55 +0000 Mindfulness Meditation Makes Me A Better Lawyer /internationaltrade/articles/2383748?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2383748 Mindful meditation enables me to drop the ego, and in helping me to keep sight of what’s important, permits me to learn from the other side and become a reliable counselor, says Roy Wyman at Bass Berry. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:24:31 +0000 3 More Chinese Scholars Accused Of Smuggling Roundworms /internationaltrade/articles/2408111?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /internationaltrade/articles/2408111 Three Chinese research scholars working at a University of Michigan laboratory have been accused of conspiring with a student pursuing her doctoral degree in Wuhan, China, to smuggle roundworms into the U.S., the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.