International Law

The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. fundamentally reshapes liability exposure for companies with any commercial connection to Cuba or Cuban property. In an 8-1 ruling, the Court held that Title III of the Helms-Burton Act extends to the use of physical property itself—not merely interference with specific property interests—creating far-reaching implications for businesses with even indirect Cuba-related operations. With treble damages and

In its effort to resolve the conflict with Iran and restore the free flow of cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has undertaken to relax certain sanctions on transactions involving Iran.

Joint ventures have become a key feature of the rapidly evolving defense landscape. Flexible structures that often prioritize operational outcomes over technology ownership are enabling collaborations between primes, disruptors...

International arbitration filing statistics reveal significant shifts in global dispute resolution, with Asian institutions like CIETAC and SIAC experiencing substantial growth while traditional Western venues maintain steady caseloads. The data demonstrates how arbitration trends mirror broader patterns in cross-border business activity, investment flows, and evolving commercial relationships across regions.

International arbitration cases span multiple jurisdictions and legal systems, requiring funders with global expertise and local knowledge. Omni Bridgeway's worldwide team of arbitration specialists...

The EU's manufacturing waiver for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) permits third parties to manufacture medicinal products for export outside the EU, but divergent court interpretations have led to a 2026 CJEU referral. As national courts grapple with notification requirements and stockpiling provisions, the European Commission has announced a public consultation to evaluate whether the waiver has achieved its intended objectives.

Bob Brewer, BLG sits down with Victoria Holmes from the Dispatch and discusses The Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, China, and Venezuela​

A sweeping new White House Executive Order is set to once again shake up global supply chains by requiring a historic overhaul of the U.S. Importer of Record (IOR) framework

A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed against Choline Salts from China. The allegation is that imports from China are being dumped and unfairly subsidized.