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09
Jan
January 9, 2026
As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues affecting consumers that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on over the next 12 months. Below are the top transatlantic consumer protection issues to watch out for in 2026:
Regulators will actively enforce laws that apply to subscription services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may propose a new Negative Option Rule, and detailed rules governing subscription services will come into...
09
Jan
Key Takeaways:
Hundreds of new cases have been filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) since the November 5, 2025 oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) in the appeal challenging the legality of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) as the statutory authority to impose tariffs and seeking to preserve potential refund rights for IEEPA-based tariffs paid by the plaintiffs.
On December 15, 2025, the CIT denied a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking...
08
Jan
Highlights
Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement of tariff and customs compliance is accelerating. Recent criminal charges, corporate resolutions, and False Claims Act (FCA) settlements show coordinated civil and criminal scrutiny of tariff evasion, false country of origin claims, and transshipment practices.
Financial and personal exposure is significant. Companies face large civil penalties and settlements, while executives and employees may be subject to individual criminal liability. Whistleblower driven cases continue to play a major role in enforcement.
Strong compliance and...
08
Jan
January 8, 2026
As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on in the months ahead.
Below are the top European digital regulatory issues to watch out for in 2026:
European lawmakers will debate the relaxation of existing digital regulations. In November 2025, the European Commission (EC) published proposals to simplify the EU’s legal framework for data processing and AI, kickstarting a legislative process that will extend...
08
Jan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an interim final rule (the Rule) that will fundamentally change how customs refunds are paid. Effective February 6, 2026, CBP will, with limited exceptions, stop issuing paper refund checks and instead pay all refunds electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH). The Rule implements federal law requiring electronic federal payments and aligns with Executive Order 14247, which requires that all federal payments and collections move away from paper checks and be conducted electronically. Comments...
07
Jan
The new edition of the EU Tax Alert is available. With this publication we would like to keep you informed about the latest developments on EU tax law. We have summarized the highlights of this edition below.
European Commission opens public consultation on possible recast of the DAC
On 16 December 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on a possible legislative proposal to recast the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (2011/16) (DAC). The consultation targets a broad range of stakeholders...
07
Jan
Overview
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced an $11.5 million settlement of an enforcement action against a U.S.-based private equity and infrastructure investment firm (the firm) for violations of U.S. sanctions in connection with an investment indirectly backed by a sanctioned individual. The action provides important guidance on OFAC’s expectations regarding ownership, control, and indirect involvement by sanctioned persons, as well as the limits of relying on outside counsel when material facts are not...
02
Jan
Trade & Logistics Headlines for Q1 2026: Changing Trade Lanes, Red Sea Opening, & Tariff Uncertainty Remains
Global Ports
The Headlines: Global ports will be navigating a volatile start to the year as shifting trade imbalances and uneven demand reshape global cargo flows. 2025 closed with news of China’s expanding trade surplus, with an expected result being growing equipment imbalances and other network inefficiencies. At the same time, global trade is reaching record value levels, but growth momentum is slowing, putting...
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