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A Bad Actor, AI, And The Potential Creation Of Global Trade Chaos And Armageddon
With the ever-growing barrage of rhetoric over just how, when, and if, AI will kill us all, the conversation also lends itself to, do we believe it will be AI that kills us, or a bad actor using AI? If I showed you a picture of East Asia at night from space and pointed out that you can’t see North Korea for the lack of available electricity, (It’s 99% blacked out, and only Pyongyang shows a small cluster of light) would you think for a minute that they would have the tech savvy, and high end software, or even hardware, necessary to steal $6.7 billion in crypto since 2017?
United States International
BG
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
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Important ITAR Update For Syria: State Department Removes Syria From § 126.1 Proscribed Countries List
The U.S. Department of State has removed Syria from the list of countries subject to denial under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), marking a significant shift in defense export policy. While this change allows case-by-case review of license requests for defense articles and services, it does not constitute blanket authorization and requires careful navigation of remaining Export Administration Regulations and sanctions.
United States International
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Steptoe LLP
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Importers Of Chassis Made Outside China With Chinese Parts May Recover AD/CVD Deposits As CIT Again Rejects Commerce’s Scope Ruling
The U.S. Court of International Trade has rejected Commerce's determination that chassis manufactured in Vietnam with Chinese-origin parts are covered by antidumping and countervailing duty orders on chassis from China. The court held that welding and fabrication of Chinese components into subassemblies in Vietnam removes the merchandise from the scope of the orders, potentially entitling importers to recover substantial duties paid. This decision has significant implications for companies importing chassis
Global International
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
Article
Manufacturing & Industrial: Outlook & Trends
Manufacturing and industrial companies have spent 2026 navigating strong growth opportunities alongside a more complex legal and business landscape. Strategic M&A has remained active across infrastructure, automation, energy, defense, and specialized industrial services, while tariff exposure, financing conditions, labor issues, cybersecurity, supply chain requirements, and export controls have continued to shape deal strategy and operational planning. Companies pursuing transactions, expansion, government contracting opportunities, or supply chain changes should evaluate these issues early to protect value, preserve flexibility, and move quickly when opportunities arise.
United States International
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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Navigating GPU Export Controls And AI Use Restrictions In Data Center Operations
As artificial intelligence reshapes global commerce and geopolitics, data center operators hosting GPU servers face an increasingly complex web of U.S. export controls and regulatory requirements. This analysis examines how evolving restrictions on advanced semiconductors, AI model development, and cross-border technology transfers create compliance obligations for companies throughout the AI infrastructure supply chain, from exporters and operators to tenants and investors.
Global Government
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Treasury Uses Financial Diplomacy To Increase Pressure On Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a comprehensive campaign to isolate Iran's financial networks, expanding sanctions to include aviation, digital assets, gold, shipping, and technology sectors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced systematic efforts to close financial channels supporting Iran's terror activities, while proposing restrictions on UAE-based Banque Misr branches for allegedly processing $1.8 billion for Iranian shadow banking networks.
Global International
LB
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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The Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act: What Businesses Need To Know About The New Tariffs
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law on September 18, 2026, establishing mandatory tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to buy Russian energy. The Act targets major importers like China, India, and Turkey, with limited relief mechanisms including natural gas exceptions, presidential waivers, and a 270-day winddown period for entities divesting from Russian operations.
Global International
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
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DOJ Sharpens Its Focus On Trade Fraud Enforcement: New Trade Fraud Guide Outlines Enforcement Risks And Compliance Obligations
The Department of Justice has released comprehensive guidance on trade fraud enforcement, signaling an aggressive expansion of federal oversight that extends far beyond border transactions. With over $1 billion in recoveries in less than a year and the creation of a new enforcement division, businesses face heightened scrutiny across their entire supply chains. Companies must now understand how customs violations can trigger criminal liability, securities issues, and money laundering charges.
United States Government
TT
Torres Trade Law, PLLC
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