Through an executive order and a proclamation, both issued on April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump revised the application of previously announced tariffs, including those impacting automobiles and automobile parts. In his…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
Mandatory arbitration provisions, combined with class action waivers, are a common element of consumer-facing terms and conditions. Unfortunately, in recent years, plaintiffs’ counsel have moved from fighting these provisions to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection
On April 11, 2025, the Alien Registration Requirement established by President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, went into effect. One of the most frequently overlooked…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law
While the current Trump administration has taken multiple actions to prioritize American manufacturers and products, it is important to remember that the requirements to make a “Made in the USA” claim in your advertising has not…
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/ Consumer Protection, International Law & Trade
On April 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s plan to terminate the parole and employment authorization of over 500,000…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
The purchase of a yacht is a significant financial investment that requires navigation of a multitude of legal issues. Consultation regarding these issues, as well as tax, liability protection and venue location, should all be…
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/ Business Organizations, Maritime Law, Taxation
A federal court is poised to temporarily block the early termination of the humanitarian parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), a move that could impact the legal status and work…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Immigration Law
While the country- and region-specific tariffs went into effect as of midnight, a post on Truth Social by President Donald Trump indicates some immediate changes to tariffs on imports from China and country-specific reciprocal…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
Since February, the Trump administration has announced and issued several sets of tariffs. As of last week, putting aside further reciprocal or retaliatory tariffs, it appears all expected tariffs have now been announced. This…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
Two recent Michigan Court of Appeals cases delve into what it takes to successfully pursue an undue influence claim. In re Sherrod Estate, No 369863, 2025 WL 855275 (Mich Ct App Mar 18, 2025) (unpublished) and In re Estate of…
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/ Civil Procedure, Finance & Banking, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, dubbed “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump announced his much-anticipated reciprocal tariffs set to go into effect on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and the administration clarified some of the…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
Following the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) decision to rescind the Fintiv Memo on Feb. 28, 2025, the result was that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) would have greater flexibility in exercising its…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property
Among the many Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump’s administration, Executive Order 14221 (the “Order”) reinforces and expands healthcare price transparency enforcement. This Order builds on Executive Order 13877,…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Health
In light of recent policy changes and heightened enforcement priorities from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers must be increasingly vigilant in ensuring…
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/ Civil Rights, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new set of 25% tariffs on all automobiles imported as of midnight April 3, 2025. But the tariffs issued will be imposed on more than just automobiles. The tariffs will also…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Transportation
