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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

Tanya Nesbitt, an environmental partner in our Atlanta office, was recently quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing the evolving landscape of recycling laws and the impact on businesses. Tanya told Bloomberg that businesses will need to wait and see how courts rule on the drink companies’ lawsuits and how changes to state laws on manufacturers’ roles in recycling—known as extended producer responsibility—shake out. "There's still a lot of everyday confusion about what is recyclable and what is not, from just a consumer perspective," she said. ?Read the full article here: ?https://lnkd.in/g2x9hxVK #ThompsonHine #EnvironmentalLaw #Recycling #Sustainability #BloombergLaw?

The Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), has issued a final rule to enhance certain CFIUS procedures and sharpen its penalty and enforcement authorities. The final rule modified earlier proposed text regarding the time frame for responding to proposed mitigation terms by removing the strict three-day time frame for responding to mitigation proposals as a default rule. https://lnkd.in/gE-Kh4dQ #cfius #fdi #thompsonhine

We are excited to share that Thompson Hine LLP's Personal & Succession Planning practice has been ranked in the top band in Ohio by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2024. This honor underscores our dedication to handling complex matters with exceptional client service. Five of our partners—Mark Conway, Patrick J. Saccogna, James Spallino, Jr., Amie Vanover, Esq., and Ashley Weyenberg—have also received individual accolades. Additionally, our Trusts and Estates practice has been named a tier one national firm in Best Law Firms by The Best Lawyers in America?. We are proud of our team's achievements and commitment to excellence. Read full press release here: ?https://lnkd.in/gDivX2MV #ThompsonHine #LegalExcellence #ChambersHNW #BestLawFirms

We are pleased to share that our white collar partner, Mark Cipolletti, recently participated in a distinguished panel at American University Business Law Review?Fall 2024 Symposium. During the event, Mark and fellow panelists discussed the latest trends and developments in white collar law, covering a range of important topics such as: ?? Corporate Compliance and Internal Investigations ?? The Use of AI and Data Analytics ?? Digital Currency Regulation and Enforcement ?? Attorney Proffers in Government Matters Mark's contribution to a robust discussion on these pivotal issues, reflecting our commitment to staying at the forefront of legal innovation and excellence. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from our White Collar Defense & Investigation practice ? https://lnkd.in/gnU77R2v #ThompsonHine #WhiteCollarLaw #LegalInnovation #CorporateCompliance #AIinLaw #DigitalCurrency

Please join Heidi B. (Goldstein) Friedman, partner and co-chair of the ESG Collaborative, for one-on-one chat with Farhana Morales, MA, an Adjunct Professor at University of Colorado Denver Business School. Farhana is a seasoned ESG and sustainability professional with over two decades of experience, including extensive work in the oil and gas industry. Known for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, she works tirelessly to foster welcoming, inclusive environments in both corporate and academic settings. Farhana teaches an innovative ESG course at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, where she guides graduate students through the development of comprehensive ESG strategies. Her curriculum, the first of its kind, introduces students to core ESG concepts, policies, and metrics, equipping them with the skills to navigate evolving sustainability challenges. Each month Heidi taps into the minds of ESG chiefs to examine how they are championing pragmatic ESG strategies to create innovative business models and building a sustainability framework to advance their company’s ESG footprint. Each session features a “meeting over lunch” with company executives from various industries who are actively paving the way for a sustainable future for their businesses to help secure consumer loyalty and increase employee satisfaction. Register today ? https://lnkd.in/gDNjabHU #ThompsonHine #ESGStrategies #Sustainability

Texas District Court Vacates DOL’s 2024 Final Overtime Rule On November 15, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling invalidating and vacating the Department of Labor’s 2024 final overtime regulations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghZ_4e8a #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #FLSA #LaborLaw #DOL #Overtime #ThompsonHine Authors: Glianny Fagundo I Jessica M. I Nancy Barnes I Scott Young

Thompson Hine labor and employment partner Scott Young was recently featured in Of Counsel with the article, “Skills Converged Years Ago for this Seasoned, Top-Tier L&E Lawyer.” The article delves into Scott’s accomplished career and impactful work in labor and employment law, including Gen AI. View full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSaHr-3W #ThompsonHine #LaborAndEmployment #LaborLaw #GenAI