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Retail Imports Surge to Beat Tariffs and Labor Disputes

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that containerized imports will continue their unseasonably high volumes through the end of the year, as both November and December imports are projected to be up nearly 15% from...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, October 2020 # 6

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In Washington: On a conference call Saturday, Senate Republicans relayed their objections to another enormous coronavirus relief package to party leaders and top Trump officials. Members cited that Republican voters have...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S Extends Land Border Restrictions with Canada and Mexico Again

UPDATE – On August 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security further extended measures to restrict non-essential travel to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry and ferry terminals through...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Travel Restrictions at U.S. Land Borders Extended to August 20, 2020

UPDATE – On July 16, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security further extended measures to restrict non-essential travel to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico through land ports of entry and ferry terminals. The travel...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - July 2019 #2

Oil Drops More Than 3% After State Secretary Pompeo Says Iran Is Ready To Negotiate About Its Missile Program - "Oil prices turned lower on Tuesday, falling by about $2 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump said progress...more

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Coal Exports: The Trump Administration and Western States Take Action to Open Ports for Shipment of Coal

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On April 10, 2019, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order seeking to address permitting and policy obstacles preventing the export of coal and other energy resources through West Coast ports. New port facilities and...more

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Marcellus Shale Update: Russia, Ukraine and Marcellus

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The simmering dispute over waterway rights between Ukraine and Russia broke into armed conflict this week. Its implications are enormous both for the energy world as a whole and especially for us in the Marcellus Shale...more

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Water Resources Development Act is Signed Into Law By President

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The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, included as title I of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021), was signed into law yesterday. The new law provides the needed authorization for investment...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2018 #3

How DC Unleashed Fossil-Fuel Exports Despite Climate Worries - "Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, exports of LNG and crude oil have surged, rivaling the likes of Saudi Arabia and Russia." Why this is important: The...more

Blank Rome LLP

Mainbrace: October 2018 (No. 3)

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Note from the Vice Chair - Happy fall! As the seasons change, so do the issues confronting the maritime industry...or not. Over the past few years, several topics have consistently remained in the headlines and as a thorn...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2018 #5

Gas Drilling Not Damaging Forests' Waterways, State Finds - "Pennsylvania's state forests agency says it isn't finding damage to waterways amid the expansion of natural gas drilling in recent years, although it is reporting...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - June 2018

State Files Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit by EQT - "Lawyers representing the Secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the natural gas company EQT over a...more

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Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure

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On February 12, 2018, the White House unveiled its 55-page proposal for infrastructure investment, the Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure. The sweeping proposal seeks to inject funding into several key areas...more

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What’s New in Immigration Law?

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USCIS Permits Certain EAD Applicants to apply for a Social Security Number on Form I-765 - Based on a new information-sharing partnership between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - October 2017

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Court blocks Dept. of Interior’s move to delay Obama-era methane leak rule - The Hill - Oct 4 - On Wednesday a federal court set aside an effort by the Department of the Interior...more

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Sustainable Development Update - March 2017 #4

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Sustainable Development Focus - Trump wants to cut programs that help buildings save energy. This new study says they work. Washington Post - Mar 27 New research suggests that programs for improving energy...more

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Global Cybersecurity Threats to the Maritime Sector

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Cybersecurity risks to the nation's critical infrastructure (CI) – defined as 16 CI sectors, including transportation and maritime – continue to grow exponentially. The incoming Trump Administration has made it clear that...more

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Sailing with the Trump Transition: Cargo, Cabotage and Maritime Infrastructure in 2017

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Once he assumes office on Jan. 20, 2017, President-Elect Donald Trump will be responsible for managing a mix of cargo preference, ship documentation, cabotage, and related rules and laws dating back to the First Congress,...more

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