International Law
Cross-border legal developments, treaties, sanctions, and international tribunals
US-Iran to Sign 60-Day Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz June 16
US and Iran plan to sign a 60-day ceasefire on June 16, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions compliance challenges for legal teams.
ILO Adopts First International Labor Standard for Platform Work
The ILO adopts Convention No. 193 to protect platform workers globally, impacting multinational labor compliance.
Canada proposes Bill C-35 to ban forced labor goods imports
Canada introduces Bill C-35 to strengthen bans on forced labor goods imports, responding to US enforcement concerns and raising ethical standards.
Lebanese Army Withdraws From Wazzani After Israeli Troop Advance Nearby
Lebanese army withdrew from Wazzani village near Israel after an Israeli military advance on June 13, raising border tensions and legal concerns.
US Scholar Min Zin Detained in China on Espionage Charges
Min Zin, US scholar and Myanmar activist, was detained in China on espionage suspicions, raising legal and consular access concerns.
WHO Alerts Ebola Spread in NE Congo as Contact Tracing Hits 70%
WHO warns of Ebola outbreak in northeastern DR Congo with 70% contact tracing amid conflict; legal and policy challenges affect response efforts.
Federal Circuit Blocks Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs
Federal Circuit halts enforcement of ruling invalidating Trump-era Section 122 tariffs, maintaining import restrictions during ongoing appeals.
US Appeals Order to Refund Billions in Unlawful IEEPA Tariffs
The US government appeals a court order requiring billions in refunds for unlawful IEEPA tariffs, impacting multinational firms and tariff compliance.
Iran Jams Shortwave Radio Broadcasting Independent Farsi News
Iran interferes with 15,500 kHz shortwave broadcasts that deliver independent Farsi news, raising concerns over press freedom amid internet blackouts.
US Ties Health Aid to Data Sharing in 7 African Countries
US health aid to seven African nations requires pathogen samples and surveillance data sharing, raising legal and privacy concerns for compliance officers.
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
The ICC suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a UN inquiry into sexual misconduct, prompting a vote among member states on his future.