Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Thad McBride and Cheryl Palmeri authored an article for WorldECR outlining the details surrounding the United States’ eased trade restrictions with Cuba. However, as the authors point out in the article, “in its zeal to ease restrictions, the U.S. government has not always accounted for how to authorise certain activities that seemingly should be allowed.” Businesses must carefully analyze the new regulations before venturing into business opportunities in Cuba.

The full article, “Cuba Update: Closer but No (Celebratory) Cigar Just Yet,” was published by WorldECR in the May 2016 issue and is available online (subscription required).