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Iran Nuclear Agreement Announced: What Companies Need to Know

On July 14, 2015, representatives of the P5+1 countries reached an agreement with Iran on a “Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action” (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s Nuclear Program. Subject to review by several of the parties’ legislatures and after verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of steps to be taken…

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Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure “Fast-Track” Procedures for Approval of Key Trade Deals

On June 24, after weeks of legislative wrangling and extensive lobbying by influential interest groups, the U.S. Senate passed the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, better known as the Trade Promotion Authority (“TPA”) legislation. The House approved identical legislation last week, so the President now can…

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A Significant Step for Export Controls and Cloud Computing

Companies wishing to take advantage of the efficiencies of cloud computing face a dilemma—how to do so without running afoul of export controls? In a recent client alert, authors Christopher Wall and Sanjay Mullick examine how newly proposed regulations from the Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) and the Bureau…

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EU sanctions against Russia extended to 31 January 2016; additional sanctions planned

On 19 June, the European Council extended EU sanctions against Russia pursuant to Council Decision (CFSP 2015/959).  This follows a series of increasingly coordinated actions by the US and EU, such as the joint statement produced at the G7 meeting two weeks ago, to show a united front against continued…

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House Extends Timeline for Reconsideration of Trade Package until July 30th

This afternoon the House of Representatives approved a rule that extends time for a second vote on Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation which the House failed to pass on Friday.  By a vote of 236-189, the House voted to allow for reconsideration of the trade legislation before July 30th.  The next…

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White House and Congressional Leaders Regroup Following House Vote Against Key Trade Legislation

President Obama and Republican House leaders are regrouping in an effort to put key trade legislation back on track after House Democrats voted against Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for workers displaced by global trade, a key part of the President’s trade agenda. The development threatens ultimate passage of the Trans-Pacific…

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Event Recap – Iran Sanctions, Investment and Trade: Preparing for Divergent Outcomes

On Tuesday, June 8 in Pillsbury’s London office, Pillsbury and the Eurasia Group hosted the first event in their Sanctions & Market Opportunities Series entitled “Iran Sanctions, Investment and Trade: Preparing for Divergent Outcomes.” During the event, panelists discussed the likelihood for a final agreement related to Iran’s nuclear program…