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The Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of 29 companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List. These entities are engaged in (i) the production of electronic materials and aluminum and alloy products, (ii) mining, smelting, and processing raw metallic materials, and (iii) the production and sale of various agricultural products. Effective November 25, 2024, CBP applies a rebuttable presumption that goods produced by these entities were made with forced labor and are prohibited from entering the United States. https://lnkd.in/gw__i3wh #china #forcedlabor #uyghur #xinjiang #supplychain

New Ventures Update - November 2024 Check out the latest New Ventures Update, showcasing recent activities and shining a spotlight on Thompson Hine partner Mark Kremer.  View full update here ➡  https://lnkd.in/gm4d4daH #NewVentures #Startups #Investers #ThompsonHine

We are thrilled to share that senior managing associate Anna Stressenger, Esq. has been officially admitted to the Supreme Court in advance of the firm’s upcoming argument on December 2nd, FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, L.L.C., dba Triton Distribution, et al.   Anna is pictured here with Thompson Hine lead counsel Eric Heyer and partner Joseph Smith.

We’re excited to share that Jack M. D'Andrea will be a panelist at the upcoming William J. O’Neill and Pat E. Morgenstern-Clarren Bankruptcy Institute hosted by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Jack will speak on the panel, Consent and Due Process Post Purdue Pharma, taking place on Thursday, December 5th, from 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Click link for more details about the event and registration. https://lnkd.in/ggEh9aab #ThompsonHine #BankruptcyLaw #LegalInsights

OFAC Sanctions Gazprombank and Further Limits Russia’s Access to International Financial System On November 21, 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control placed on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List Gazprombank, more than 50 internationally connected small-to-medium Russian banks, more than 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15 Russian finance officials. This action targeted Russia’s largest remaining non-designated bank and seeks to continue to curtail Russia’s efforts to circumvent and evade sanctions in its effort to continue financing its war against Ukraine. In addition to these sanctions, OFAC has also issued an alert describing sanctions risks for foreign financial institutions related to Russia’s System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS), which Russia created as an alternative to the SWIFT network. OFAC notes that it views joining SPFS as a red flag and is prepared to more aggressively target foreign financial institutions that engage with this system. ▶️ Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gfSJEnjy #russia #ukraine #ofac #sanctions #gazprombank

Session One: Expected Immigration Policy Shifts – Employer Impacts Under Trump’s Second Term Join us for the first session in this series which features a focused discussion led by Thompson Hine’s immigration attorneys. We will explore the likely resurgence of worksite investigations under President-elect Trump’s immigration policies. With Thomas Homan tapped to be Border Czar—a role that saw him drive enforcement efforts during Trump’s previous term—businesses should prepare for heightened compliance scrutiny. Topics will include the potential impact on M&A transactions in industries employing high numbers of unauthorized workers, strategies to manage investigations effectively, and steps to mitigate employee loss. Presenters: 🔹 Sarah Flannery, Partner, Thompson Hine 🔹 Kelli Hayes, Partner, Thompson Hine 🔹 Dwight Myfelt, Counsel, Thompson Hine Register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gksFuA8A #ThompsonHine #TrumpAdministration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationPolicy

Our Thompson Hine Cincinnati office partnered with the local Association of Corporate Counsel to host an incredible session diving into the legal and compliance landscape of AI adoption in the workplace! A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers—Justin A. Bass, Julie Honor, Scott Young, and Jesse Jenike-Godshalk—for leading an engaging discussion. Key takeaways included: 🔹 Understanding the risks of generative AI, such as bias, errors, and intellectual property challenges. 🔹 The importance of creating robust AI policies to protect patents, copyrights, and trade secrets while promoting ethical AI use. 🔹 Exploring AI’s transformative potential in the workplace and how legal teams can drive innovation while mitigating risks. This session provided attendees with actionable insights to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving AI environment. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this timely and important discussion! #AIintheWorkplace #LegalTech #Innovation #CorporateCounsel #AIinLaw #Cincinnati

Domestic Industry Files AD/CVD Petitions Seeking Relief from Float Glass Imports from China and Malaysia On November 21, 2024, Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC requested the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on float glass imports from China and Malaysia. The petitions filed with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the International Trade Commission cover float glass products (FGP), which are generally defined as articles of soda-lime-silica glass manufactured by floating a continuous strip of molten glass over a smooth bath of tin, cooling the glass in an annealing lehr, and cutting it to appropriate dimensions. Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gNhDcBZX #china #malaysia #thompsonhine

Our Thompson Hine NYC office played wizard for the night by hosting a special screening of Wicked: Part 1 for clients, contacts, and their families. We recreated an Oz-like atmosphere for children of all ages, who enjoyed the movie two days before its official release. Attendees raved about the experience, calling it a night of lasting memories. Pictured L-R: Justin Model, Rachel Agostini, Laura Butler, Aisha Mian, Johanna Duran, Rose Jaworecki, Debra Lopez 

We are excited to announce that Greg Fouts has joined Thompson Hine LLP as a partner in our Business Litigation practice group, based in the Chicago office. Greg brings extensive experience in complex litigation, particularly in consumer class action defense and consumer privacy litigation. His expertise will significantly enhance our capabilities in handling high-stakes cases across federal and state courts.    View full press release here: https://lnkd.in/guDuG4b6 #ThompsonHine #LitigationLawyer #ChicagoLawyer