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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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On September 30, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Final Rule in which it announced that it was rescinding in its entirety an earlier Interim Final Rule issued during President Joseph Biden’s Administration that imposed new export license requirements for firearms and related ammunition and components. The Final... <a href="https://www.thompsonhinesmartrade.com/2025/10/bis-rescinds-previous-firearms-interim-final-rule-and-revises-eccns-for-firearms-and-ammunition/">Continue Reading</a>

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BIS Rescinds Previous Firearms Interim Final Rule and Revises ECCNs for Firearms and Ammunition