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Trump Admin. Pressed to Explain Legal Authority for Global Forced Labor Tariffs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:27:42 EST

What one judge called the “greatest assemblage of federal trade attorneys came to the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday to defend President Donald Trump's forced labor tariffs. But a government attorney struggled to pinpoint the exact trade provision used to create the new duties.

DOJ Seeks to Intervene in Musk, X Corp. Actions Contesting 120M EU Fine

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:03:50 EST

The U.S. Department of Justice has reported that it is pursuing intervention in support of cases filed by billionaire Elon Musk and his technology company X Corp. seeking to overturn a 120 million fine imposed by the EU on social network platform X.

Argentina to Take UK to Arbitration Over the Falklands

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:22:18 EST

Argentina plans to bring arbitration against the U.K. under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to halt oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, escalating a centuries-old territorial dispute that previously led to war in 1982.

Argentine Investment Incentives Create Boom In Legal Work

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:36:44 EST

In less than two years, investors have proposed more than $150 billion in projects under the RIGI regime, which was designed to restore confidence in the South American country. More projects are rushing to the gate before a July filing deadline.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher - Asia-Pacific

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:21:00 EST

Gibson Dunn's offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore support clients around the world.

Wordsmith

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:52:35 EST

Wordsmith is the legal operating system for in-house teams.

Ashurst Perkins Coie Paris Spotlights Global Strategy

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:41:58 EST

The Paris team, recently installed in new offices, plans to align with the global firm's three-sector focus.

Hong Kong Targets Larger Role in Global Disputes Market

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:48:16 EST

Hong Kong is betting on mediation and institutional reforms to strengthen its position as a disputes centre for international and mainland Chinese businesses.

Prioritizing Rapid Expansion, Weil Taps New Corporate Co-Heads

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:11 EST

In an interview, Michael Lubowitz said the firm was in conversations “daily with potential lateral candidates as the corporate department looks to expand in every practice.

US in Talks With China to Sever Iran Economic Ties, Bessent Says

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:56:52 EST

In a House hearing, Bessent defended the war against Iran while pushing the administration's campaign to sever Iran's economic networks. China is Iran's closest trading partner.

Ninth Circuit Wrong on Forum Non-Conveniens and Foreign Awards

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:20:42 EST

The Ninth Circuit ruled that U.S. courts cannot use forum non conveniens to decline enforcement of foreign arbitration awards under the New York Convention, even when the award was annulled by the foreign courts. This conflicts with the Second Circuit and raises questions about finality and jurisdiction in international arbitration cases. The Supreme Court may need to resolve this split.

US Sanctions Russian Bank in Crackdown on Iranian Finance

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:55:28 EST

The already heavily sanctioned VTB Bank is the third bank that the U.S. Treasury Department has targeted over the past month as it seeks to cut Iran off from the global financial system.

K&L Gates Adds 3 Pillsbury Partners in California and Texas, Boosting Asia Ties

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:59:59 EST

The six-attorney group includes Pillsbury's former China, Korea and Taiwan practice co-heads.

When Family Law Crosses International Borders

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:59 EST

Before moving internationally, couples and parents should review existing legal agreements and understand how foreign courts may treat marital property, support obligations, and child custody differently than U.S. law.

‘A Culture of Crime and Corruption': Feds Take Offensive as Huawei Racketeering Trial Begins

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:06:40 EST

Trial began on Wednesday in the Brooklyn federal court against Huawei, the telecommunications giant accused of conducting a decades-long conspiracy to steal trade secrets and evade U.S. sanctions.

Linklaters, Gleiss Lutz Advise Volkswagen on Massive Turnaround Plan

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:17:48 EST

The European auto giant, facing competition from China and declining profits, is considering a historic turnaround that could involve 50,000 more job cuts.