North America: International Law

“Origin Engineering” refers to modifying the sourcing of essential product inputs or relocating key manufacturing processes from countries subject to higher tariff rates to jurisdictions with more favorable trade treatment. It is one of the most effective tools available to importers navigating elevated tariff exposure.

Yes, regarding this particular topic I am immediately surrounded by all of those external voices, even internal, telling me of how ridiculous it would be for the US to follow through and pull out of the USMCA. My response of course is noting that I probably wouldn’t have given the topic a second thought had the President of the United States not mentioned that this was a consideration regarding the upcoming July 2026 USMCA review.

Recent amendments to Mexico’s customs legislation has expanded these obligations to require importers to include additional information and documentation to the electronic file, the electronic value manifest (Manifestación de Valor) and also to share specific documents with the Mexican Customs broker.

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands dismissed a US$26 million winding-up petition in a landmark case involving complex cross-border financing and disputed foreign law claims. The decision provides crucial guidance on when courts will refuse to wind up companies where debts are genuinely disputed on substantial grounds, particularly in cases involving foreign law interpretation and expert evidence.

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.

On May 14, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) entered into an Agreement with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), an India-headquartered multinational company, to pay $275 million to settle its potential...

The U.S. Government has escalated its challenge to the Court of International Trade's authority regarding IEEPA tariff refunds, filing an appeal with the Federal Circuit. This legal battle centers on whether courts can order the return of tariff payments for entries that have been finally liquidated for more than 90 days, with significant implications for multinational companies that paid these tariffs.

On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Iran General License X (GL X), titled “Authorizing the Production, Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil, Petrochemical Products, and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin through August 21, 2026.”