ArticleCurtis Washington Trade Update – May 2017This update provides the latest from Washington concerning changes in U.S. trade law and policy.MexicoInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle S.C.
ArticleThe EU Adopts New Restrictive Measures Against Russia For "Destabilizing Activities"On October 8, 2024, the EU adopted a new restrictive measures programme against Russia: Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 of 8 October 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's destabilizing activities...European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleThe EU Amends Its Best Practices For The Effective Implementation Of Restrictive MeasuresOn July 3, 2024, the Council of the European Union updated its best practices for the effective implementation of restrictive measures ("EU Best Practices").European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleThe EU Issues New FAQs Clarifying The Best Efforts Obligation On EU OperatorsOn November 22, 2024, the European Commission updated its Frequently Asked Questions clarifying the scope and application of the so-called "best efforts"...European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleU.S. Agencies Highlight That Sanctions And Export Controls Apply To Non-U.S. Companies And Individuals In Latest Tri-Seal Compliance NoteOn March 6, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and Justice issued a Tri-Seal Compliance Note ("Note") warning non-U.S. persons of the risks of violating U.S. sanctions and export control laws.United StatesInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleRecent Amendments To The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act Clarify Its ScopeOn December 22, 2023, President Biden signed the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act ("FEPA") into law, establishing criminal liability under U.S. law for foreign officials who solicit or accept bribes from U.S.United StatesStrategyCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleNew Secondary Sanctions Heighten Risks For Foreign Financial Institutions, IT-Related Service Prohibitions, And Export RestrictionsOn June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting Russian entities...GlobalInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleUpdates On The Corporate Transparency Act And Current FinCEN GuidanceAs we noted in a previous client alert here, effective January 1, 2024, companies doing business in the United States are subject to new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA").United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleBiden Executive Order To Protect Americans' Sensitive Personal DataOn February 28, 2024, President Biden issued Executive Order 14117 on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern" (the "EO").United StatesPrivacyCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleThe EU Adopts New Restrictive Measures Programme Against Russia For "Destabilizing Activities"On October 8, 2024, the EU adopted a new restrictive measures programme against Russia: Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 of 8 October 2024...GlobalInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleEU Adopts New Restrictive Measures Against BelarusOn June 29, 2024, the EU adopted a new set of restrictive measures (sanctions) against Belarus through Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1865 of 29 June 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006...European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleProtecting Buyers And Sellers In European M&A Deals: Warranty & Indemnity Insurance PoliciesWarranty and indemnity insurance policies ("W&I Policies") are becoming increasingly prevalent in the European market as an instrument to reduce the inherent risks associated with M&A transactions and to resolve impasses between sellers and buyers when negotiating sets of warranties in sale and purchase agreements ("SPA"). European UnionInsuranceCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleColorado Sets The Bar For AI Compliance With New LawOn May 17, 2024, Colorado became the first state to adopt general legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The Colorado AI Act targets "high-risk" AI systems and seeks to prevent and remedy instances...United StatesTechnologyCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleBalancing Safety And Sanctions: Understanding The Houthi's New Vessel Permit RequirementAmid escalating tensions across the Middle East, the Houthis have expanded their operational scope, with recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. United StatesInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleThe EU Adopts Its 14th Sanctions Package Against RussiaOn June 24, 2024, the EU adopted its 14th sanctions package of economic and individual restrictive measures (sanctions) against Russia. European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleRecent Change In Dubai's Arbitration Landscape.On 14 September 2021, Decree No. 34 of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Arbitration Centre was issued by Dubai's Ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (the "Decree"). United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle
ArticleToward A Sustainable Future: Ecodesign And Green RevolutionThe European legislature has addressed issues related to overproduction and product waste in the fashion and textile industries by passing EU Regulation 2024/1781 on the ecodesign of products (the "Regulation").GlobalEnvironmentCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleThe UK Has Announced 50 New Sanctions Designations And Specifications Aimed At Reducing Russia's Military And Financial Capabilities In Co-Ordinated Action With G7 Partners (June 13 2024)The UK Government has announced today 50 new sanctions designations and specifications, 48 of which are made under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...European UnionInternational LawCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
ArticleCaptação internacional de recursos é tema de evento no KLAMesa-redonda terá a participação de Elisa Botero, sócia do escritório nova-iorquino Curtis LLP, para falar sobre estruturação de fundo internacional e negociação com investidores; saiba como se inscreverBrazilCorporate/Commercial LawKLA Advogados
ArticleSupreme Court Docket Report - May 4, 2009Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA or Act) provides for a stay of litigation in any action that is "referable to arbitration under an agreement in writing." 9 U.S.C. § 3.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMayer Brown