ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – March 12, 2026President Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose global tariffs continues to be challenged. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – July 21, 2026President Trump has signed three proclamations imposing 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports. Meanwhile, U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations continue in Mexico City as both countries work to revise USMCA provisions before the agreement's long-term viability is threatened. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleAmerican Rule Prevails; PTO May Not Collect In-House Attorneys' Fees As "Expenses"If a patent applicant is dissatisfied with the ultimate decision of the PTO, the applicant has two options.United StatesIntellectual PropertyFoley & Lardner LLP
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 19 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsChina's CO2 emissions appear to have plateaued: The good folk at Carbon Brief have reported that "China's CO2 emissions in 2024 were lower than in the 12 months to February 2024".United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleDesign Patent Obviousness - Federal Circuit UpdateThe Federal Circuit is set to decide en banc whether its design patent obviousness framework was overruled or abrogated by the Supreme Court's seminal obviousness decision in KSR International Co. v. Teleflex Inc.United StatesIntellectual PropertyBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 17 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsDuring the second two weeks of September 2024, the following significant news items arose globally and seem to us to be the most note-worthy in the context of progress towards net-zero...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 40 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsP2N0 is a monthly publication covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE) from the Baker Botts team. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 21 - COP 29 Special Edition - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsBaker Botts Partner, Michael Harrison, delves into the drive to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (NZE). United StatesEnvironmentBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 33 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsWelcome to Edition 33 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 34 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsAs part of our new series of Current State of Play, this month we had intended to build on the Current State of Play in Edition 33 – Article 6 of the Paris Agreement...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleP2N0 - Edition 41 - News And Views On The Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG EmissionsBaker Botts Partner, Michael Harrison, delves into the drive to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (NZE). P2N0 highlights major global news items in concise summaries, with a focus on policy changes and project advancements.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleBy The Numbers: The Texas Supreme Court’s 2025–26 TermThe Texas Supreme Court concluded its 2025-26 term with 143 opinions resolving 110 cases, marking a notable increase in separate writings compared to prior terms. This comprehensive statistical analysis examines case distribution across courts of appeals, timing metrics, subject matter trends, and reversal rates, revealing shifts in the Court's docket management and opinion-writing patterns.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – December 18On December 16 and 17, in accordance with the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Implementation Act, U.S. Trade Representative Greer provided his report to the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee on the operation of the USMCA in advance of the July 1, 2026 joint review. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – January 19While we await the Supreme Court's decision in the IEEPA tariff cases, the Trump Administration continues to charge forward with new tariffs to address issues of national security and foreign policy.United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker -- July 23We are one week away from the re-imposition of the country specific reciprocal tariffs and U.S. trading partners continue to jockey for trade deals with the U.S. government. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – February 19, 2026The terms of the U.S. trade deal with Taiwan that were first announced in January of this year have been formalized with the U.S. and Taiwan signing an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – October 31The hot and cold nature of the U.S.'s trade relationship with China turned hot with yesterday's announcement of a trade deal between China and the U.S. that will lower U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods while getting cooperation from the Chinese government on a broad array of trade concerns. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – February 3, 2026On January 29, President Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency with regard to Cuba and establishing a process to impose ad valorem tariffs on imports into the U.S. from countries that have been determined to sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleTrump Tariff Tracker – Supreme Court Update – February 20, 2026Today, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 ("IEEPA") as the basis for imposing tariffs. United StatesInternational LawBaker Botts L.L.P.
ArticleFinding Tool For Public Comment Letters Filed Regarding Section 45V And 45Z Regarding Clean Hydrogen And Clean Fuel Production Credits Under The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022The IRS published Notice 2022-58 on November 2, 2022, calling for public comments on 45V and 45Z tax credits for clean hydrogen and clean fuel production pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 2003 (August 16, 2022)) ("IRA") to be filed by December 3, 2022. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesBaker Botts L.L.P.