JD Supra Trade Law

Texas Court Requires US Domicile for Chapter 15 Recognition

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled in In re Siu-Fung Ceramics Holdings that foreign debtors must have a US domicile, place of business, or property to qualify for Chapter 15 recognition. This decision aligns with the Second Circuit and diverges from the Eleventh Circuit's precedent.

EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement Signed

The European Commission and the UK have signed a competition cooperation agreement establishing a formal post-Brexit framework for antitrust and merger enforcement coordination. The agreement institutionalizes notification, coordination, and information-sharing mechanisms but requires ratification by both parties and is not yet in force.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.