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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group October 2024 Newsletter

Part one of this series focused on former US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer’s approach to trade and how it would flavor the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process in 2026 if Donald...more

Adams and Reese LLP

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate...more

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July 2024 Trade Law Updates

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In Husch Blackwell’s July 2024 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - •U.S. International Trade...more

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Forced Labor Due Diligence and Annual Reporting Requirements: Is Your Company in Compliance in Your Jurisdiction?

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The use of forced labor, child labor, or modern slavery practices (collectively “forced labor”) in supply chains is not a new problem in the international trade world; however, many companies remain unaware of forced labor...more

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House Bill Proposes to End Funding for State Department Programs Involved with Forced Labor in China

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a new measure, H.R. 4039, which would prohibit any funding for programs within the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that involve...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group - April 2024 newsletter

In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: March 2024

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Welcome to the first issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our new monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About … CBP’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Detentions and Admissibility...

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In Part I and Part II of “What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About … The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act” (UFLPA), we summarized the UFLPA requirements...more

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What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About … The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Due Diligence and Compliance (Part...

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In our previous biweekly update, What Every Multinational Needs to Know About … The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Part I, we summarized the UFLPA requirements and the basic expectations that U.S. Customs and Border...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

November 2023 Newsletter

In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China's Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced Labor...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

International Trade, Enforcement & Compliance Recent Developments Update (October 13, 2023)

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The U.S. Government continues to send compliance messages in a variety of international trade areas. Recent developments include clarifications from the Court of International Trade regarding how country of origin is to be...more

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US Government Updates Forced Labor Strategy, Expands UFLPA Entity List

Over the past few weeks, the interagency Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has signaled a shift in its strategy for enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). On July 26, 2023, the FLETF issued its...more

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Launches First Complaint-Based Investigation

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On July 11, 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) announced the launch of two separate investigations into allegations that Uyghur forced labour was used in the supply chains and operations of two...more

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International Trade, Enforcement & Compliance Recent Developments Update (June 7, 2023)

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Did you read this week’s article on supply chain integrity? If so, you won’t be surprised to see this week’s International Trade update includes a timely reminder regarding avoiding the use of forced labor in its supply...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group August 2022 newsletter

We can all agree that goods made from forced labor, indentured labor or child labor should not be introduced into the U.S. market. Indeed, U.S. law prohibits the entry of goods made from forced labor....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

January 2022 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s January 2022 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •Ongoing efforts to inform implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Act that...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: What It Means for the Solar Supply Chain

On December 23, 2021, President Biden signed into law H.R. 6256, known as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The act is intended to stem the importation of goods made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Does Your Trade Policy Support Your Company’s Values?

If your company is like many, your board of directors may be demanding that you put more effort into environmental, social, and governance issues, which have become known by the now-ubiquitous acronym “ESG.” Those demands...more

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CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Silica-Based Products from Chinese Entity

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on June 24, 2021, issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) on silica-based products produced by Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd. (Hoshine) and its subsidiaries. Hoshine makes...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Anti-Forced Labor Measures Turn Up the Heat on Chinese Solar Equipment Suppliers

The Silica Products WRO - On June 24, the White House announced the first strike against forced labor in the solar equipment manufacturing industry. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO)...more

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