International Law

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.

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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.

Richard Montes de Oca and Jillian Cash explore how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and international trade tariffs intersect to shape strategic decision-making for companies operating in today's complex global marketplace. Their analysis examines the regulatory frameworks that businesses must navigate when engaging in cross-border transactions and international commerce.

The U.S. Senate's proposed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 introduces a two-phase ban on adversary-nation connected vehicles at military installations, building on existing Commerce Department regulations. This measure reflects Congress's growing focus on preventing foreign-linked automotive technology from accessing sensitive defense infrastructure and collecting data on military operations.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued General License X, authorizing a broad range of transactions involving Iranian-origin crude oil and related products following a June 2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. This development marks a significant shift in sanctions policy, though Iran remains subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions with important limitations and compliance considerations that companies must carefully navigate.

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

The Trump Administration has declared it will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form, signaling potential major changes to North American trade relations. This announcement raises critical questions about the future of trilateral commerce and the legal implications for businesses operating across these borders.

Richard Montes de Oca and Jillian Cash explore how the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and international trade tariffs intersect to shape strategic decision-making for companies operating in today's complex global marketplace. Their analysis examines the regulatory frameworks that businesses must navigate when engaging in cross-border transactions and international commerce.