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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.

Join Angela Santos and James Kim for a webinar on the solar supply chain.

ArentFox Schiff has been selected as counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Gritstone bio, Inc.

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).

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Health Care Counsel Gayland Hethcoat will lead a session on California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF) at the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys’ (CSHA) 2024 Fall Seminar in Sacramento, California, on November 15, 2024.

ArentFox Schiff International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Partners Lee M. Caplan and Timothy J. Feighery and Associate Jodi Tai authored the California Contribution to the Delos Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP), which is now available online.

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.

Join Sylvia Costelloe as she speaks on antiboycott compliance at a Massachusetts Export Center webinar.

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.

Part Six of our Family Office University event series will be hosted in person in our Chicago offices (with a reception to follow) and will also be available for web viewing. Speakers include Chris Roman, Lynn Watkins, Jon Jurva, Dave Blickenstaff, Adam Diederich, and Kirstie Brenson.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner Leah Scarpelli and former US Congressman Phil English at the 2024 Candian Steel Conference.

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. 

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.

AgTech Associate Rebecca Foreman will present at the American Agricultural Law Association’s (AALA) 2024 Annual Educational Symposium in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 9, 2024.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Partner Matthew Prewitt is moderating a panel at the 68th annual Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law Conference on November 8 at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

Join Riyaz Dattu as he moderates a panel at the upcoming Canadian Council on International Law Annual Conference.

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.

ArentFox Schiff has been nationally recognized with 35 top rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, which honors firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

Health Care Practice Leader Douglas Grimm will co-lead a CLE webinar on the new 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Final Rule process for the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Education Center on November 7, 2024.

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.

AFS successfully represented Sutil Group, a leading Chilean agricultural business group, in the acquisition of California-based Sunshine Raisin Corporation, one of the top processors of premium-quality dried fruits in the United States.