United States: 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.

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

“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 events in the Middle East have resulted in a surprising turnaround in U.S. policy toward Iran. A June 17, 2026 MOU has started a process of amelioration between the United States and Iran

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued General License X, authorizing specific Iran energy-related transactions through August 2026 following the Islamabad Memorandum.

Quantum computing is rapidly evolving from laboratory research to commercial viability, creating a complex intellectual property landscape that demands careful navigation.