EU Considers Extending Disclosure Obligations for Government Payments
On 18 September 2012, the European Parliament approved a package of proposals that impose on loggers of primary forests, and large companies that extract oil, gas and minerals, a new obligation to...
View ArticleInternational Trade Actions Complicate Global Market for Renewable Energy...
As a result of several recent actions, developers of solar energy projects may face increased costs. Two cases pending before the World Trade Organization challenge domestic content requirements of...
View ArticleU.S. Whistleblower Recovers Large Sum from Antidumping Duty Evasion
The False Claims Act may furnish a powerful new tool for U.S. producers that believe their foreign competitors are evading antidumping/countervailing duty or other customs duties by misclassifying...
View ArticleSEC Issues New FAQs on Conflict Minerals Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published limited guidance on frequently asked questions relating to the SEC’s new Conflict Mineral Rules, which require U.S. issuers that...
View ArticleEU Court Strikes Down Iran Asset Freeze Sanctions: Council of the European...
In September 2013, the EU General Court annulled a series of asset freeze sanctions imposed by the Council of the European Union on a number of Iranian entities and one person. The General Court...
View ArticleIran Sanctions—Implementation of P5+1/Iran Nuclear Non-Proliferation Agreement
The United States and the European Union have begun relieving Iran of some limited sanctions in exchange for Iran’s curtailing its nuclear proliferation activities....By: David J. Levine
View ArticleDelaware Chancery Court Declines to Apply Offer-of-Judgment Rule in Appraisal...
In Huff Fund Investment Partnership v. CKx, Inc., Civil Action No. 6844-VCG, 2014 WL 545958 (Del. Ch. Feb. 12, 2014) (Glasscock, V.C.), the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a request by respondent...
View ArticleFast Developing Events in Ukraine Prompt EU and US Trade Sanctions
Today, March 6, 2014, the European Union (EU) published a regulation imposing sanctions on several specific Ukrainian persons, including the former president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych. In addition,...
View ArticleTrade Sanctions Imposed in Response to Events in Ukraine
For any companies with interests in Russia or Ukraine, the events of the past several weeks and sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union (EU), Switzerland, Canada and others may...
View ArticleNew G-7 Sanctions Against Russia
The United States, in coordination with other G-7 nations, announced on Monday, April 28 new sanctions on individuals and entities with ties to the Russian government and President Putin. The newly...
View ArticleNew Ukraine-Related Sanctions Imposed on Russian Interests
On July 16, 2014, the Obama Administration responded further to developments in Ukraine by imposing another new round of sanctions on Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean parties. Importantly, for the first...
View ArticleInternational News: Focus on Mining and Metals
In This Issue: - Features ..Investors in Africa Benefit from Regional Trading Blocs ..Understanding the COMESA Merger Control Regime ..Protecting Your UK Business Against Departing Employees ..China's...
View ArticleUnited States Changes Policy on Cuba
As widely reported, President Obama announced on December 17, 2014, significant changes to U.S. policy relating to Cuba. The broad policy revisions include the following......By: David J. Levine
View ArticleP5+1 Reach Framework Agreement with Iran
As widely reported, the United States, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom (the P5+1), coordinated by the European Union’s High Representative, reached a Framework Agreement with Iran...
View ArticleNew IRS Rulings Should Provide Greater Certainty for Corporate Restructurings
On May 5, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued two long-awaited rulings, Rev. Rul. 2015-09 and Rev. Rul. 2015-10, that should ease the lives of corporate tax planners. Each ruling addressed...
View ArticleFocus on Tax Strategies & Developments - June 2015
In This Issue: - Distinguishing Between Captive Insurance and Related Party Derivatives: Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 201511021 - Achieving Tax-Free ‘Rollover’ Treatment for Certain Shareholders in...
View ArticleHistoric Agreement Reached with Iran—Iranian Nuclear Commitments in Exchange...
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - On July 14, 2015, following two years of negotiations, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union...
View ArticleUnited States and European Union Ease Trade Sanctions Against Iran Pursuant...
As widely reported, Saturday, January 16 was “Implementation Day” under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), agreed to on July 14, 2015, by the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the...
View ArticleUS Treasury and Commerce Departments Announce New Changes to Cuba Regulations
On January 25, 2016, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced new changes to existing US...
View ArticleOverview of US and EU Trade Sanctions
Overview of US and EU Trade Sanctions - Following is a summary of the current US and EU sanctions that restrict trade with and/or investment in certain countries, “Specially Designated Nationals”...
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