Trump Administration Partially Lifts Suspension of Private Right of Action Under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act

Trump Administration Partially Lifts Suspension of Private Right of Action Under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act

March 5, 2019, Covington Alert

On March 4, 2019, the Trump administration announced that it would allow some lawsuits to proceed against traffickers in property confiscated by the Cuban government. This decision, made pursuant to Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, was a sharp departure from the practice of previous presidential administrations. This Client Alert will provide background information on Title III, explain the administration’s recent decision, and offer insights on the implications for both potential claimants and companies doing business in Cuba.