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The United States Court For China: A Forgotten Chapter In Ninth Circuit History
After the fall of the Empire in China in 1912, and before the takeover of China by the Communists in 1949, there was a period in which a number of warlords controlled different areas of China. The United States felt that there was a need for certainty in the dealings of its citizens abroad therefore, for more than two decades in the early twentieth century, the United States maintained an unusual federal court on foreign soil—one that exercised full judicial authority over American citizens living and working in China.
Worldwide International
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Beresford Booth
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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Critical Developments, Phase III Delays, And Action Steps For Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun processing IEEPA tariff refunds through its CAPE system, but Phase III covering finally liquidated entries faces delays and requires court orders. With the Department of Justice appealing the universal refund order and class certification pending, importers with finally liquidated entries may need to file individual lawsuits at the Court of International Trade to preserve their claims before statutory deadlines expire.
United States International
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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New Tariffs And Import Bans: An Update On The U.S.-Canada “Trade War”
The U.S.-Canada trading relationship has reached a critical juncture as both nations implement escalating trade measures, with Canada's counter-tariffs taking effect and the United States responding with unprecedented import bans on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles. These actions mark a significant expansion of the Trump Administration's use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, moving beyond additional tariffs to outright import restrictions. What does this escalation mean
Worldwide International
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Cassidy Levy Kent
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Mining, Indigenous Consultation Rights, And Investment Treaty Protection
Five foundational ISDS decisions reveal how investment tribunals balance Indigenous consultation rights under ILO Convention 169 with treaty protections for foreign mining investors. This analysis examines the evolving legal framework governing State obligations, social license requirements, and the circumstances under which community opposition triggers treaty liability.
Worldwide International
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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The United States Court For China: A Forgotten Chapter In Ninth Circuit History
After the fall of the Empire in China in 1912, and before the takeover of China by the Communists in 1949, there was a period in which a number of warlords controlled different areas of China. The United States felt that there was a need for certainty in the dealings of its citizens abroad therefore, for more than two decades in the early twentieth century, the United States maintained an unusual federal court on foreign soil—one that exercised full judicial authority over American citizens living and working in China.
Worldwide International
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Beresford Booth
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Jacques Semmelman Featured Guest On Dateline NBC Podcast
Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Critical Developments, Phase III Delays, And Action Steps For Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun processing IEEPA tariff refunds through its CAPE system, but Phase III covering finally liquidated entries faces delays and requires court orders. With the Department of Justice appealing the universal refund order and class certification pending, importers with finally liquidated entries may need to file individual lawsuits at the Court of International Trade to preserve their claims before statutory deadlines expire.
United States International
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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New Tariffs And Import Bans: An Update On The U.S.-Canada “Trade War”
The U.S.-Canada trading relationship has reached a critical juncture as both nations implement escalating trade measures, with Canada's counter-tariffs taking effect and the United States responding with unprecedented import bans on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles. These actions mark a significant expansion of the Trump Administration's use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, moving beyond additional tariffs to outright import restrictions. What does this escalation mean
Worldwide International
CL
Cassidy Levy Kent
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Mining, Indigenous Consultation Rights, And Investment Treaty Protection
Five foundational ISDS decisions reveal how investment tribunals balance Indigenous consultation rights under ILO Convention 169 with treaty protections for foreign mining investors. This analysis examines the evolving legal framework governing State obligations, social license requirements, and the circumstances under which community opposition triggers treaty liability.
Worldwide International
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
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Executive Order 14421: National Emergency Declaration Imposes New Restrictions On Foreign Bulk-Power System Equipment
President Trump's Executive Order 14421 declares a national emergency to secure the U.S. bulk-power system, imposing new restrictions on foreign-produced electric equipment that poses national security risks. The order prohibits certain imports and installations while directing the Department of Energy to identify and potentially replace existing vulnerable equipment already on the grid.
United States Energy
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Steptoe LLP
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New Tariffs And Import Bans: An Update On The U.S.-Canada “Trade War”
The U.S.-Canada trading relationship has reached a critical juncture as both nations implement escalating trade measures, with Canada's counter-tariffs taking effect and the United States responding with unprecedented import bans on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles. These actions mark a significant expansion of the Trump Administration's use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, moving beyond additional tariffs to outright import restrictions. What does this escalation mean
Worldwide International
CL
Cassidy Levy Kent
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DOE Seeks Comments On Foreign Power Equipment Restrictions Under Trump Executive Order
The Department of Energy has issued a request for information on implementing President Trump's Bulk-Power System Executive Order, which would prohibit imports and installation of certain foreign-produced electric equipment deemed a national security risk. The RFI seeks public input on critical implementation questions including equipment scope, foreign entity definitions, supply chain risk assessment, and how to address already-installed equipment. Comments are due October 9, 2026, providing stakeholders a
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