United States: International Law

The Supreme Court's decision in Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación CIMEX, S.A. fundamentally alters the landscape for litigation under the Helms-Burton Act by eliminating sovereign immunity as a defense for Cuban state-owned entities. This ruling opens the door for U.S. nationals to pursue trafficking claims against Cuban government agencies and instrumentalities without satisfying the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act's stringent exceptions. The decision raises critical questions about enforcement mechan

Foreign court judgments don't automatically grant creditors the right to seize assets in the United States. Recognition by a U.S. court is required first, governed primarily by state law through the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act or common-law principles. Understanding jurisdiction requirements, proper service, procedural fairness, and available defenses determines whether enforcement succeeds or fails.

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Nebraska permission to file a complaint against Colorado over alleged violations of the South Platte River Compact, a 1926 agreement governing water rights between the two states. Nebraska claims Colorado has failed to protect its irrigation season water rights and has obstructed construction of a canal for non-irrigation season water diversion. This decision initiates what is expected to be a lengthy legal process to resolve complex water rights disputes between the neigh

The DOJ and DHS have jointly published a new Resource Guide to Trade Fraud Enforcement, highlighting the government’s coordinated approach to combating customs fraud and strengthening import compliance. The guide explains key enforcement authorities, common trade fraud schemes, and the government’s expectations for importers, customs brokers, and others participating in global supply chains.

The Trump Administration has announced new tariffs on Canadian imports and issued three presidential proclamations addressing Canada’s treatment of U.S. dairy products, alcoholic beverages, and motor vehicles. The actions rely on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 – a statutory authority that has remained largely unused for decades.

The Trump administration's trade policy continues to evolve through multiple legal authorities, with new Section 338 tariffs targeting Canadian goods, ongoing IEEPA refund litigation, and expanded Section 232 investigations into aerospace and coal sectors. As the trade landscape shifts with country-specific actions and strategic sector scrutiny, companies face critical decisions about supply chain resilience and tariff mitigation strategies.

The Trump administration's trade policy continues to evolve through multiple legal authorities, with new Section 338 tariffs targeting Canadian goods, ongoing IEEPA refund litigation, and expanded Section 232 investigations into aerospace and coal sectors. As the trade landscape shifts with country-specific actions and strategic sector scrutiny, companies face critical decisions about supply chain resilience and tariff mitigation strategies.

As companies navigate an expanding array of AI solutions, the regulatory landscape surrounding AI models has become as critical as their technical capabilities. The ability of governments to control access to AI models—whether through export restrictions, unpublished directives, or sudden licensing requirements—creates unprecedented legal and operational risks that businesses must understand before committing to any AI infrastructure.

The U.S. Court of International Trade has established a new procedure for importers to obtain refunds on tariffs that were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and later invalidated by the Supreme Court. This development addresses the critical question of how importers with fully liquidated entries can recover duties paid under what the Supreme Court determined were unlawful tariffs.