President Trump continues to expand his trade policy by announcing proposed increased tariffs, while trading partners attempt to effectuate trade deals with the US, and as President Trump’s authority to impose his initial...more
President Trump’s hot and cold attitude towards tariffs continues to cause confusion and an inability to plan ahead. On April 2, President Trump imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs, which included a baseline tariff on all...more
xAfter weeks of mixed signals from the Trump administration regarding tariffs, President Trump has imposed new tariffs on automobiles and reciprocal tariffs on nearly all imported goods. While the new announcements provide...more
4/7/2025
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Canada ,
China ,
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
National Security ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
Since we last wrote The Kaleidoscope of International Trade: Trump’s Tariffs and What the Mean for You, the Trump administration has caused more uncertainty regarding its tariff policies and stirred more retaliation from...more
President Trump has made good on a number of campaign commitments since being sworn in on January 20. Perhaps the one issue that has created the most uncertainty is how the Trump administration will use tariffs as a lever for...more
The Louisiana Supreme Court sent a concerning message to tort reform supporters when it surprisingly reversed its own earlier decision, which lowered an almost $19-million judgment awarded to a commercial truck driver...more
While the incoming administration has blanketed the news cycle with newly threatened tariffs against typical targets like China, and against neighboring allies like Canada and Mexico, the current administration has quietly...more
12/3/2024
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Canada ,
Cannabis Products ,
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China ,
Compliance ,
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) ,
Export Controls ,
FIRRMA ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Investment ,
Mexico ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Tariffs ,
U.S. Treasury
Almost exactly two years to the day from when Hurricane Ian (Category 4) struck Florida’s western coast near Cayo Costa, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene, also a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds topping...more
10/2/2024
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Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
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HUD ,
Hurricane Season ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
SBA ,
Severe Weather ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
USDA
Hurricane Francine proved to be a true reminder that hurricane preparedness is critically important. With this unique weather event, Hurricane Francine formed in the southern Gulf and within 48 hours was knocking on the...more
9/16/2024
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Documentation ,
FEMA ,
Hurricane Season ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
IRS ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Severe Weather
Hurricane season is upon us once again, and if early forecasts are correct, it looks to be a doozy. The National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their early forecast in May with predictions of eight...more
5/31/2024
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Documentation ,
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HUD ,
Hurricane Season ,
Insurance Industry ,
Natural Disasters ,
NOAA ,
Remote Working ,
SBA ,
Severe Weather
Starting March 22, 2024, FEMA will implement new rules intended to provide quicker and more straightforward access to disaster relief for individuals.
In summary, the major changes are:
Homeowners with inadequate...more
After a relatively quiet start to the 2023 hurricane season, the tropics are heating up as we inch closer to the statistical height of the Atlantic Basin hurricane season – September 10. August 29 marks the 18th anniversary...more
8/30/2023
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Data Protection ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Documentation ,
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Infrastructure ,
Insurance Claims ,
Natural Disasters ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Property Insurance ,
Recovery Plans ,
Severe Weather
Natural disasters and other crises seem to happen every day. In addition to hurricanes, we now deal with tornadoes, floods, and fires.
Join the Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness team for a webinar on Wednesday, March 24,...more
5/8/2023
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Crisis Management ,
Disaster Aid ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Emergency Response ,
Flooding ,
Hurricane Season ,
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Wildfires
What is the ERC?
Congress introduced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as part of the CARES Act to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the pandemic. ...more
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), established by Congress in the CARES Act in March 2020, is for businesses subject to closure due to COVID-19. ERC is a refundable payroll tax credit that eligible employers may claim for...more
As a result of the impacts of Hurricane Ida, federal economic assistance is available to businesses, homeowners, and renters in the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville,...more
As the fourth wave of COVID surges, businesses are left, once again, wondering what to expect in regards to their staff, clients, office space, and more. In Season 2, Episode 5, Adams and Reese’s Managing Partner, Gif...more
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, individuals and families in Louisiana and potentially other states in its path may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work in the disaster area. Insurance...more
As we begin to assess the damage from historic Hurricane Ida, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. The Firm has extensive experience handling a wide range of disasters, including hurricanes...more
From supply chains to the boardroom, cybersecurity is impacting our economy. It’s no longer a question of ‘if’ your company will be targeted, but “when” will it happen. In Episode 4, Barry Hensley, Chief Threat Intelligence...more
Interest in the EB-5 financing program has increased exponentially in the past year and is being explored by many developers and businesses in the United States as an alternative to traditional financing sources....more