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(05/12 CLE Webinar) Legal Guidance for U.S. Counsel in Cross-Border Compliance
Join us on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET for an informative webinar on legal guidance for U.S. Counsel in Cross-Border Compliance. This 1-hour webinar equips U.S. lawyers with practical strategies for advising clients on cross-border regulatory compliance in highly regulated industries.
Step by Step Guide to Claiming IEEPA Customs Duty Refunds With CAPE
In this video, we provide a step-by-step guide to claiming International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) customs duty refunds using the Customs Automated Processing Environment (CAPE) in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
(05/27 Webinar) Deal or No Deal: How CFIUS Can Make or Break Your Foreign Investment
Join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 4:00 PM ET for an informative session on how foreign investment deals can be impacted by CFIUS review, covering key risks and requirements. Spots are limited, so register today.
What is CFIUS? Top 3 Legal Issues U.S. Companies Need to Know
If your company is bringing on a foreign investor, selling a stake in the business to a foreign company, or considering a foreign acquisition, the transaction may trigger a CFIUS filing, even if a national security issue does not seem obvious at first glance. Below are the top three legal issues U.S. companies should understand when evaluating foreign investment or…
IEEPA Tariff Refunds and the Importance of Timely CBP Protests
In need of assistance? Schedule an intake meeting with our office. With the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and subsequent directives from the Court of International Trade (CIT) addressing liquidation and re-liquidation of affected entries, importers are now evaluating how best to preserve their rights to obtain refunds of…
CBP Seizes 5,000+ Peptide Shipments: Navigating CBP and FDA Issues as an Importer
CBP seized over 5,000 peptide shipments in a recent enforcement action involving misdeclared, consolidated imports. The case underscores how documentation and labeling issues can trigger seizures for regulated goods overseen by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Importers remain responsible for compliance, but we help evaluate seizures, respond to CBP, and develop strategies…
"Ask Deanna": Vape & Tobacco Legal Insights in B2B Wholesaler Magazine
By publishing in B2B Wholesaler Magazine, our firm aims to break down complex regulatory and business issues into clear, actionable insights that help industry participants stay informed, compliant, and ahead of emerging trends.
What Are the New Section 122 Tariffs?
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held that the President was not authorized to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the White House responded by imposing a surcharge on most imports under a different statutory authority, Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Executive Orders Impacted by the Now Rescinded IEEPA Tariffs
In this video, we discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held that the President was not authorized to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). As a result of the decision, certain tariffs imposed under multiple executive orders ceased to be collected as of February 24, 2026.