SAA Coffee Break: Combating Internal and External IP Leakage

On July 7, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing substantial revisions to DOE’s “Process Rule,” which governs the process DOE uses to develop energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and commercial/industrial equipment pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). If finalized, the proposal would significantly alter how DOE develops and evaluates new and amended energy conservation standards, with important implications for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products subject to DOE’s energy efficiency regulations.

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On June 12, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a new guide intended to help the importing community understand the three principal authorities used to enforce U.S. forced labor import restrictions: 19 U.S.C. § 1307, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.