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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 2, 2025, the Department of Commerce (Commerce)&#160;initiated an investigation&#160;under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, to determine the effects on the national security of imports of robotics and industrial machinery.&#160;According to the notice, the term “robotics and industrial machinery” for this investigation includes, among other things, robots and... <a href="https://www.thompsonhinesmartrade.com/2025/09/department-of-commerce-initiates-section-232-investigation-of-imports-of-robotics-and-industrial-machinery/">Continue Reading</a>

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David M. Schwartz

Samir D. Varma

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Aaron C. Mandelbaum

Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Robotics and Industrial Machinery