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CFIUS Reportedly Finds It Lacks the Authority to Scrutinize Chinese-Owned Company's Purchase of Michigan Land for Battery Plant

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness and Gregory I. Hume | June.22.2023

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reportedly observed limits on its authority in a recent case to examine and ...

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Russia Sanctions and Export Controls: New Measures in a U.S. Crackdown

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Gregory I. Hume and Maria Sergeyeva | May.26.2023

New economic sanctions and trade controls for companies targeting Russia could present increased risks and compliance challenges for companies.

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How to Avoid Immigration-Related Discrimination When Complying with U.S. Export Control Laws in Hiring and Employment Verification

by Christina Bouchot, Harry Clark, Ellen Ehrenpreis and Laura Lariu | May.25.2023

U.S. employers may find it confusing that hiring for certain roles can involve what seem to be competing compliance obligations.

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Foreign Investment Benchmarking Survey: Deadline Looms for U.S. Companies with Foreign Ownership

by Harry Clark | May.18.2023

U.S. companies with foreign ownership face a June 30 deadline to respond to a survey of foreign investment in the United States.

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$300 Million Seagate Export Control Penalty Shows New, Aggressive China-Trade Enforcement

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Maria Sergeyeva and Gregory I. Hume | April.25.2023

A recent case suggests the U.S. government is prepared to apply foreign direct product rules and related EAR scope requirements aggressively.

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Three Signs of a New Era in U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions Enforcement

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Amy Walsh and Elizabeth Zane | March.29.2023

We expect higher budgets and greater interagency coordination for international trade enforcement to result in previously unseen compliance risk.

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Tips for the Energy Sector to Address New U.S. CBP Guidance Under Anti-Forced Labor Provisions

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Maria Sergeyeva and Gregory I. Hume | March.07.2023

Our team explores the impact of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's new guidance for U.S. import practices under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention ...

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U.S., EU, and UK Price Cap Sanctions Prohibiting Services for Maritime Transport of Russian Petroleum Products

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Dr. Lars Mesenbrink, Adam Rizzo, Mark Beeley, Maria Sergeyeva, Alexander Witt and Julia Fabian | February.09.2023

Our team highlights newly implemented price caps on the maritime transport of Russia-origin petroleum products in various jurisdictions.

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U.S., EU, and UK Price Cap Sanctions Prohibiting Services for Maritime Transport of Russian Oil

by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Elizabeth Zane, Dr. Lars Mesenbrink, Adam Rizzo, Mark Beeley, Maria Sergeyeva, Alexander Witt and Julia Fabian | December.06.2022

We discuss the U.S., EU, and UK guidance on the implementation of the Russian Oil "Price Cap Policy" and related prohibitions and exceptions.

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Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention Regarding Solar Modules from Southeast Asia

by Harry Clark, Gregory I. Hume and Maria Sergeyeva | December.05.2022

On December 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) issued preliminary affirmative determinations of circumvention with respect to ...

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CFIUS Reportedly Finds It Lacks the Authority to Scrutinize Chinese-Owned Company's Purchase of Michigan Land for Battery Plant

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Russia Sanctions and Export Controls: New Measures in a U.S. Crackdown

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How to Avoid Immigration-Related Discrimination When Complying with U.S. Export Control Laws in Hiring and Employment Verification

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Foreign Investment Benchmarking Survey: Deadline Looms for U.S. Companies with Foreign Ownership

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$300 Million Seagate Export Control Penalty Shows New, Aggressive China-Trade Enforcement

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Three Signs of a New Era in U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions Enforcement

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Tips for the Energy Sector to Address New U.S. CBP Guidance Under Anti-Forced Labor Provisions

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U.S., EU, and UK Price Cap Sanctions Prohibiting Services for Maritime Transport of Russian Petroleum Products

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U.S., EU, and UK Price Cap Sanctions Prohibiting Services for Maritime Transport of Russian Oil

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Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention Regarding Solar Modules from Southeast Asia

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The Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews (October 2022 Update)

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U.S. Expands China-Related Export Controls Regarding Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing