North America: International Law

Walmart has been in China for about 30 years, entering the market in 1996 when it opened its first Walmart hypermarket and Sam's Club in Shenzhen. There are now 342 retail stores, 279 Walmart Supercenters, and 63 Sam's Clubs in China, as of January 31, 2026. The road to success has been somewhat rough through the years as Walmart has had multiple recurring run-ins with the Chinese government.

Moore & Van Allen attorneys Gary English and Samuel Person analyze the cascading effects of maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, exploring how delays and detention risks at this critical chokepoint are creating widespread impacts on global supply chains and industrial production. The article examines the legal and operational challenges facing shipping companies and downstream businesses navigating these uncertain transit conditions.

As discussed in a Feb. 20, 2026, GT Alert, the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) ruled that the tariffs imposed under the Trump administration pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)...

Osler's Indigenous Law Insights webinar series offers legal and business professionals a monthly 30-minute deep dive into the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada. The May 2026 session examines a groundbreaking B.C. Court of Appeal decision on whether adherence to Indigenous law can excuse non-compliance with court injunctions, alongside critical updates on UNDRIP and DRIPA implementation in British Columbia.

Ce guide pratique établit une comparaison détaillée entre le Chapitre 11 du Bankruptcy Code des États-Unis et la Loi sur les arrangements avec les créanciers des compagnies (LACC) du Canada.

Explore the latest developments in international arbitration across global jurisdictions, from statutory reforms and institutional rule updates to landmark court decisions affecting enforcement, jurisdiction, and procedural fairness. This comprehensive analysis examines emerging trends in resource extraction disputes, AI integration in arbitration, and evolving frameworks for cross-border dispute resolution.

Africa has become a focal point where geopolitical tensions between Western states, China and Russia, increased political instability and the global scramble for critical minerals intersect. These forces drive high‑stakes investor-state disputes, many of which take place before arbitral tribunals.

For many contractors within the Defense Industrial Base, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments are becoming far more than cybersecurity hygiene exercises.

This comprehensive sanctions update examines the US Treasury's designation of Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority amid fragile ceasefire negotiations, while tracking the broader...