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In the second and final part of this series, Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Diane von Furstenberg at the inaugural AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum, where Diane reflects on her journey from a young girl unsure of her path to a powerful woman, shaped by her iconic dress design.

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

This past September, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP).

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In recent years, Americans and policymakers in Washington, DC, have become increasingly fixated on artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, and the economic and social considerations associated with the technology. While the emergence of the technology has led to increasing interest among Members of US Congress in both parties to set a foundation for its use in education, defense, research, and health, policymakers on the right continue to raise questions about whether, and how, the federal government should regulate AI.

Across the fashion and retail markets, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing design, marketing, and customer engagement. The legal implications surrounding intellectual property (IP) issues and the unchartered regulatory landscape puts companies at a crossroads.

On June 17, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID or the Centre) published a report on the trends in enforcement and compliance of the awards rendered by arbitration tribunals constituted under the ICSID Convention.

This episode of the Private Company Strategies podcast is the first of our series, From Start-Up to Stand-Out. Hosts Adam Diederich, Berin S. Romagnolo, and Sara Rosenberg discuss the essential legal considerations for starting a business in the United States. 

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In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Mr. Colin Bird, Canada’s Consul General in Detroit, Michigan. Consul Bird serves as Canada’s top representative for a large portion of the Great Lakes region.

The United States awoke on November 6 to a changed and improbable political landscape. The nation has re-elected Donald J. Trump as President and has given him a US Senate Republican majority and potentially a US House of Representatives Republican majority as well. As fatigued and steadfast local and state election workers continue to sort through ballots, we continue to look to the finalization of tallies for some remaining Senate and House races to determine the nature and size of Congressional majorities.

On October 28, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a nonprofit corporation that coordinates health care for privately insured patients does not qualify for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(4) because it is not “operating exclusively for the promotion of social welfare.”

This past August, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced plans to hold an administrative hearing on its proposal to move “marijuana” from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act — the most restrictive category — to Schedule III.

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID or the Centre) announced on August 8, that it had registered its 1,000th case under the ICSID Convention and the Additional Facility.

The annual Battery Show and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Expo has become a must-attend event for the electric mobility industry. Now in its 14th year, the conference is billed as “North America’s largest advanced battery event,” hosting more than 19,000 attendees and over 1,150 exhibitors.

How Massachusetts senior living providers need to be thinking about the recently enacted Long Term Care Reform Law and a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services audit of nursing homes.

On August 28, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule establishing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance obligations for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered investment advisers.

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Revisions to the Negative Option Rule make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted recurring subscriptions and memberships.

In the nonprofit sector, organizations often face unique legal challenges that require efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Arbitration provisions in contracts can offer nonprofits a strategic advantage by providing a streamlined process for resolving disputes.

In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen is joined by colleagues Dan Renberg, former member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Kelsey Griswold-Berger, former long-time Congressional senior staff member.

In the first installment of a two-part series, Chairman Anthony V. Lupo is joined by Diane von Furstenberg at the inaugural AFS Fashion Insiders Executive Forum, where Diane spoke about her career as a designer and how key moments shaped her into a top executive. 

Gemini Data, Inc., a data analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, has filed a federal complaint against Google LLC in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that Google’s adoption and continued use of GEMINI in connection with its AI chatbot tool infringes Gemini Data’s trademark rights.

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