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Last week, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued 14 memoranda outlining new enforcement priorities at the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Notably, DOJ resources will shift away from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and toward prosecuting human trafficking and smuggling, immigration enforcement, and pursuing total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations.

This inaugural issue of ArentFox Schiff’s publication on international mining, energy, and infrastructure disputes aims to provide insights and practical information to general counsels and senior executives of companies operating internationally, particularly in countries that present challenging economic and political conditions for doing business.

In this episode, Aaron H. Jacoby, who leads AFS Automotive, and Franjo M. Dolenac explore challenges dealerships face with the onslaught of DMV investigations into late title and registration transfers and resulting administrative, civil, and criminal actions.

In its ruling in the case Cyril E. Vetter, Et Al. v. Robert Resnik, No. 23-1369-SDD-EWD (M.D. La. Jan. 29, 2025), the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled that the US songwriter-plaintiff Vetter recaptured worldwide rights — not just US rights — by exercising his termination rights under Section 304 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (US Copyright Law).

In the final days of the Biden Administration, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The NPRM proposes sweeping changes that impact how health care providers, health plans, and health care clearinghouses (covered entities) and their business associates (collectively, regulated entities) implement, document, and maintain safeguards for electronic protected health information (ePHI). OCR is accepting public comments on the NPRM through March 7.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Trademark & Copyright Partner Danielle Bulger will participate in a panel presentation on fashion law at the American University Law Review Spring Symposium in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025.

Government Relations Co-Chair Phil English will present at Florida Tax Institute’s 2025 conference in Tampa, Florida, on February 7, 2025.

This podcast comes on the heels of a whirlwind weekend of tariff headlines from Washington, DC, and reactions around the globe. It begins with news of the tariff “reprieve” for imports from Canada and Mexico and quickly turns to the impact of such tariffs on the North American vehicle and vehicle parts industries.

ArentFox Schiff’s Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force published its first annual report last year to help multinational companies navigate the complexities of forced labor laws in the United States and in countries around the world. Since our last report, forced labor enforcement has developed rapidly, with many of our predictions materializing in 2024.

Proposed settlement requires Leader and its Canadian parent company, AutoCanada, to turn over $20 million, include full offering price in ads, and get consent for all charges.

ArentFox Schiff represented Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. in its recently completed transaction with Boston-based private equity firm, Berkshire Partners, pursuant to which Berkshire made a significant growth investment in Triumvirate, based upon a company valuation of $1.8 billion.

ArentFox Schiff represented international music publisher Wise Music Group in the sale of its Digital Education division to private equity firm Achieve Partners.

On October 1, 2024, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) phased out ‘Zombie’ LIBOR, as a transitional benchmark, with the move to alternative “risk-free” rates.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams will be hard pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape.

Welcome back to the AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum. Consumer Products Industry Group Co-Leaders Katia Asche and Matthew R. Mills discuss the ballooning legislation across states and in the federal government regulating “greenwashing” and the use of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in products ranging from food to apparel to kitchenware.

ArentFox Shiff served as legal counsel to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for the transaction awarding an expansion team to the City of Denver.

On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York State Fashion Workers Act, which imposes new regulatory obligations on fashion companies, advertising agencies, model management companies, and other entities that work with fashion models.

As of this writing on February 3, the president’s long awaited new tariffs have been officially announced via Executive Orders (EOs) from the White House for Canada, Mexico, and China. They confirm media reports of new 25% tariffs for imports from Canada (except energy resources) and Mexico and 10% for imports from China entered on and after February 4. Canadian energy resources will be subject to a 10% tariff. The rates of duty are in addition to any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges applicable to such imported articles.

President Trump is focused on immigration compliance, including I-9 compliance. The federal Form I-9 is the form that every employer has to complete for every paid employee within their first three days of employment.

​Join ODSC and ArentFox Schiff’s Michael Fainberg and Matthew Berlin for a deep dive into the intersection of AI and intellectual property law.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The Trump Administration has issued a memo directing a temporary freeze on all environmental litigation to allow for review and potential reconsideration by the new Administration of its position in these matters.

California is leading the way in ensuring that determinations of medically necessary health care services are made by licensed physicians and not artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.

Join Ucheora Onwuamaegbu as he speaks on a panel at the American Society of International Law Conference.