COINS Act Codifies Outbound Investment Security Program

The 2025 COINS Act, signed into law on December 18, 2025, codifies the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP). While it does not immediately alter existing regulations, it mandates substantive changes to the OISP's scope, with new Treasury Department regulations due by March 2027.

CIT Orders Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs on Unliquidated Entries

The Court of International Trade (CIT) has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on unliquidated and not finally liquidated entries. This ruling benefits all importers who paid these tariffs.

In re: Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC - Bankruptcy Court Order

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order denying a motion to dismiss filed by Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC. The motion sought to dismiss seven of eight claims brought by the Chapter 7 Trustee.

In re Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application to employ the Johnson Law Firm as attorneys for the Trustee in the bankruptcy case of Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo. The court cited the need for further review of the contingent fee agreement and related statutory provisions.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Overrules Debtor's Objection to Claim

The Colorado Bankruptcy Court, in the case of In re Logan Beck (Case No. 25-11438 MER), has overruled the debtor's objection to a claim filed by the State of Colorado for $3,307,557.00. The court found the debtor lacked standing to object to the claim.

Pacito v. Trump - Ninth Circuit Court Opinion on Refugee Admissions

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's preliminary injunction against Executive Order No. 14163, which suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The court found plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on their claims that the executive order exceeded the President's statutory authority.

Pacito v. Trump - Immigration Refugee Admissions Program

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's preliminary injunctions against Executive Order No. 14163, which suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The court found plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on their claims that the executive order exceeded the President's statutory authority or violated the APA.

Chairez v. Mayorkas - Immigration Waiver of Inadmissibility

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to USCIS's denial of a waiver of inadmissibility for a U visa. The court held that such discretionary agency decisions are precluded from judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Fifth Circuit Affirms Conviction for Firearm Possession After Felony

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for firearm possession by a convicted felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court found the statute constitutional and rejected the defendant's vagueness challenge, citing precedent.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 23 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's latest round of tariffs. The coalition argues these tariffs were imposed without congressional approval and unlawfully increase costs for American consumers and businesses.