USITC Finds China/Malaysia Float Glass Injures US Industry
The USITC has determined that imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia are materially injuring the U.S. industry. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on these imports.
Foley & Lardner LLP Law Firm Profile
Foley & Lardner LLP has updated its profile on JD Supra, detailing its extensive practice areas and locations. The profile includes information on over 1,000 attorneys and links to various publications and insights from the firm.
SEC Adopts New Insider Reporting Rules for Foreign Private Issuers
The SEC has adopted new rules implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act. These rules impose new insider reporting disclosure obligations on directors and officers of foreign private issuers. The changes were adopted on February 27, 2026.
Buchalter Law Firm Profile and Practice Areas
This document provides a profile for the Buchalter law firm, detailing its practice areas, locations, and contact information. It also lists recent publications and events relevant to various legal and regulatory topics.
Treasury and IRS Simplify Currency Rules for Businesses
The Treasury and IRS have issued Notice 2026-17, announcing proposed regulations to simplify Section 987 currency rules for businesses. Key changes include an equity and basis pool method election and modified rules for recognizing suspended losses, aiming to reduce compliance burdens.
UK Sanctions Update: Global Anti-Corruption and Russia Regimes
The UK Government has updated its sanctions list under the Global Anti-Corruption regime, varying an entry for Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni to expand and clarify the grounds for his designation. Additionally, 297 new designations were made under the Russia sanctions regime, including companies, individuals, and vessels.
Oil & Gas M&A Activity Influenced by Market Volatility
This article discusses how macroeconomic turbulence and volatile commodity markets influenced oil and gas M&A activity in 2025. It notes a shift towards opportunistic transactions and the increasing role of private equity and activist investors, with AI demand also driving deal activity.
IRS Guidance on Foreign Entity Material Assistance for Clean Energy Tax Credits
The IRS issued Notice 2026-15 providing interim guidance on determining material assistance from prohibited foreign entities for clean energy tax credits. The notice outlines rules for the Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) and includes a request for comments.
Supreme Court Annuls Trump Tariffs, Aiding Art Markets
The Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated Trump Administration tariffs enacted under IEEPA in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. The ruling restores traditional tariff exemptions for art and cultural property and may allow businesses to seek refunds for previously paid tariffs.
DOJ Rules on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Transfers
The Department of Justice has issued new regulations (28 CFR Part 202) implementing Executive Order 14117, restricting the bulk transfer of sensitive personal data, including health and genomic data, to countries of concern. These rules add a layer of compliance beyond HIPAA for organizations handling international data transfers.
AI Patent Eligibility: UK, EPO, and U.S. Divergence
A UK Supreme Court decision has altered the standard for patent eligibility of AI inventions, bringing it closer to EPO practice but maintaining a divergence from U.S. standards. This change impacts how AI-related inventions are assessed for patentability across these jurisdictions.
Patent Application Drafting for US and Europe
This guidance article provides tips for companies on drafting patent applications intended for filing in both the United States and Europe. It highlights key differences in European patent practice, such as stricter requirements for specification support and inventive step, and offers strategies to ensure applications are robust for international examination.
FCA Insurance Sector Regulatory Priorities for 2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its first annual Regulatory Priorities report for the insurance sector, outlining key focus areas for 2026. The report replaces previous portfolio letters and aims to provide clarity on expectations regarding claims handling, consumer understanding, access to insurance, and technology risks.
Venezuela Sanctions Eased, Legal Risk Persists
The US Department of the Treasury's OFAC has eased certain sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector through new general licenses. These licenses authorize specific transactions related to oil, investments, and port operations but come with strict conditions and reporting requirements.
SEC Adopts Final Rules for Section 16(a) Reporting by Foreign Issuers
The SEC adopted final rules requiring executive officers and directors of Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) to report their holdings and transactions in equity securities on Forms 3, 4, and 5. These rules implement the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act and become effective on March 18, 2026.
SEC Adopts New Insider Reporting Rules for Foreign Private Issuers
The SEC has adopted new rules requiring directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) to report their beneficial ownership and trades in the issuer's equity securities. These changes, effective March 18, 2026, align FPI reporting with that of domestic issuers and aim to increase market transparency.
February 2026 Sanctions Developments
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP published an update on February 2026 sanctions developments, highlighting the largest individual civil monetary penalty, a penalty against an academic institution, and designations signaling pressure on Nicaragua. The update provides insights into recent enforcement actions and potential future sanctions targets.
Multinational Employers: Large-Scale Workforce Reduction Mistakes
This article highlights common mistakes multinational employers make when planning large-scale workforce reductions in 2026. It emphasizes the critical need for pre-announcement consultations with works councils and government bodies in various jurisdictions to avoid invalid terminations and penalties.
DOJ Names Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office Lead Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force
The Department of Justice has selected the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois as a lead prosecutorial partner for its Trade Fraud Task Force. The task force aims to pursue parties evading federal customs laws and smugglers of prohibited goods, utilizing civil and criminal enforcement tools.
Florida AG Forms Unit to Combat Foreign Data Threats
The Florida Attorney General has established a new unit, the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA) Prevention Unit, to investigate and prosecute foreign companies misusing Floridians' personal data. The unit will focus on companies linked to foreign adversaries, particularly in the healthcare sector, and will investigate money laundering and cyber fraud.
Trade Case Filed Against Chinese Truck Bed Cover Imports
U.S. producers RealTruck, Inc. and others have filed petitions with the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on truck bed covers imported from China. The petitioners allege that these imports are being sold below fair value and are unfairly subsidized, causing injury to domestic producers.
Federal Circuit Allows IEEPA Tariff Refund Litigation to Resume
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied the government's request for a stay, allowing litigation seeking refunds of tariffs imposed under IEEPA to resume. The decision remands the case to the Court of International Trade, where over 2,000 similar cases are pending.
FAR Council Proposes Rule to Ban Semiconductor Acquisition from China
The FAR Council has proposed a rule to implement a statutory prohibition on the federal acquisition of semiconductors manufactured by China and other countries of concern. The rule, stemming from the FY2023 NDAA, includes a proposed disclosure requirement for non-federal sales and seeks public comments.