Category: Regulatory

International Trade, Regulatory

IEEPA Duties Ordered Refunded (But Not All of Them!)

Written by Susan Kohn Ross We now know much more about the IEEPA refunds. The C.I.T. issued its decision earlier today. See Atmus Filtration v U.S., Case No. 1:26-cv-01259. All unliquidated entries are to have the IEEPA duties refunded at time of liquidation. With that language, we can expect CBP to hold up liquidations until the most recent ones can be “fixed.” This is obviously intended … Continue reading IEEPA Duties Ordered Refunded (But Not All of Them!)

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International Trade, Regulatory

Where Are Those Refunds?

Written by Susan Kohn Ross It appears somewhat more likely the trade community will get a decision sooner rather than later from the Courts about the IEEPA refunds. However, in the meantime, CBP has said do not file a Post Summary Correction, they will not be accepted as a matter of policy. The current lawsuits all proceed under 26 U.S.C. § 1581(i), which is the … Continue reading Where Are Those Refunds?

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International Trade, Regulatory

IEEPA Tariffs Overturned

Written by Susan Kohn Ross Scroll down updates. As has been reported even in the general press, on Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court (“Court”) struck down the IEEPA tariffs related to fentanyl on China, Canada and Mexico, and the reciprocal tariffs imposed on most countries based on their balance of trade with the U.S. The Learning Resources – Vos Decision is lengthy … Continue reading IEEPA Tariffs Overturned

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International Trade, Regulatory

Update on Reciprocal Tariffs: Deadline Extended, New Rates Announced

Written by Susan Kohn Ross The reciprocal tariffs deadline has been extended to August 1, 2025. See here for the related Executive Order.  Yesterday, information about the letters sent to several countries was also made public – the rates and countries are as follows: 1. Japan: 25% on all Japanese products sent to U.S.2. South Korea: 25%3. Tunisia: 25%4. Malaysia: 25%5. Kazakhstan: 25%6. South Africa: 30%7. Bosnia … Continue reading Update on Reciprocal Tariffs: Deadline Extended, New Rates Announced

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International Trade, Regulatory

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Now – What Comes Next?

Written by Susan Kohn Ross Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Now – What Comes Next? Uncertainty and Impact on Compliance Keeping up with the ongoing changes and impact from tariffs continues to be wrought with challenge.  The latest pronouncements on steel and aluminum have not offered improved clarity, only additional questions. Working closely with your trade team is as critical as ever to get assistance in … Continue reading Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Now – What Comes Next?

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Cybersecurity, Regulatory

Navigating “Pen Register” Law in the Digital Age:  Court Rules the Law Applies to Website Tracking Technologies

Written by Albina Gasanbekova and Lucy Holmes Plovnick, AIGP, CIPP/US On February 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York recognized that online tracking technologies that collect IP addresses may fall under California’s “Pen Register” law, known as Section 638.51 of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”), which prohibits the use of physical recording devices for telephone communications without … Continue reading Navigating “Pen Register” Law in the Digital Age:  Court Rules the Law Applies to Website Tracking Technologies

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International Trade, Regulatory

More Trump Tariffs – What Is Happening?

Written by Susan Kohn Ross In our Alert issued in early February, we addressed the announcement of new tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China. After a few days of uncertainty and negotiation, we ended up with a new tariff on China (which includes Hong Kong), though the de minimis cancellation was withdrawn, and no new tariffs on Canada or Mexico are currently in place. … Continue reading More Trump Tariffs – What Is Happening?

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International Trade, Regulatory

More Trump Tariffs?

By Susan Kohn Ross On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China (these are links to the actual text of each Executive Order). While a White House Fact Sheet re Tariffs was published that morning, along with a post on social media, it took until February 3, 2025 for all of the Executive Orders (“Order” or “Orders”) to be posted. … Continue reading More Trump Tariffs?

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International Trade, Regulatory

Dang, That Aluminum Extrusion Case Just Won’t Die!

Written by Susan Kohn Ross The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted finding there was no harm to the U.S. industry. Their report was published – seen here – on November 22, 2024. That case has now been appealed to the Court of International Trade. The good news is this activity does not overturn the liquidation instructions given to CBP by Commerce which call for … Continue reading Dang, That Aluminum Extrusion Case Just Won’t Die!

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Cybersecurity, Regulatory

VPPA Litigation Trends and Defense Strategies

Written by Susan Kohn Ross, Lucy Plovnick, and Stacey Chuvaieva Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) litigation has become a major focus for class action lawyers targeting websites using Meta or Google Pixels that offer any kind of subscription for users and contain video content. Despite the recent litigation trend primarily favoring defendants, VPPA litigation remains persistent, and the steady flow of cases shows no signs … Continue reading VPPA Litigation Trends and Defense Strategies

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