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Leveraging Your Contracts to Address the Impact of Tariffs

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Companies are facing a unique trade market. President Trump has announced various tariffs, including additional tariffs on China, the on-again, off-again tariffs on Canada and Mexico, auto tariffs, steel and aluminum tariffs,...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - Surviving the 2025 Tariff Wave: A Strategic Guide for U.S. Importers

The first quarter of 2025 has reshaped the U.S. trade landscape with a flurry of executive actions by the Trump administration, introducing a new wave of tariffs on imports from almost all U.S. trading partners. The Trump...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Ahead of the Curve Auto Supplier - Tariffs and Your Supply Chain

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....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Businesses Can Prepare Now for an Evolving Tariff Future

As the adage goes, you can’t change the wind, but you can adjust the sails. Manufacturers and other businesses engaged in cross-border transactions should adjust their sails to proactively address the uncertain tariff...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs

President Trump’s prospective assessment of 25% tariffs on certain materials coming from Canada and Mexico, and prospective 10% tariffs on certain material from China, may increase contractor costs in fulfillment of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Practical Considerations for Navigating Tariff Risk on Construction Projects

As the second Trump administration begins next week, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are evaluating the extent of the construction industry’s international ties – and contractual exposure to potential...more

White & Case LLP

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Commercial Implications, Compliance Challenges and Responses

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The rebuttable presumption of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA") took effect on June 21, 2022. As a reminder, under this presumption for purposes of Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930, goods produced in the...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies

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That question, as we brace for the continuing effects of COVID-19, is at the top of executives’ minds. And yet each vision seems to beget more questions: about alternative supply chain models and contract terms, about...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

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When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

Burr & Forman

The Coronavirus Effect on Construction Projects

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There is increased pressure by federal, state and local governments to minimize gatherings. Many businesses encourage telecommuting in situations such as this. However, that is not feasible on a construction project....more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus as a contractual force majeure event: A simple checklist

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Email overload on whether the new coronavirus, COVID-19, triggers a force majeure clause? Whether you're considering a claim, worried about receiving one or busy drafting following the outbreak, here's our 10-point,...more

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Coronavirus FAQ: Key corporate and commercial considerations

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The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is having profound implications for businesses all over the world. A Hogan Lovells team of corporate and commercial lawyers from the United Kingdom, United States, and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Keep Calm — and Look at Your Contract(s)

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Whether you cannot meet your supply obligations because your supply chain has come to a screeching halt or you are losing income because conferences, sports, or cultural events are cancelled and your contract partners do not...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Ten Tips for Safeguarding Against Contract Performance Risks Related to COVID-19

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As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to exact a significant toll on economies and supply chains globally, how can your business protect its contracts and mitigate risks? Here are the top 10 things your business can do...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

COVID-19 Outbreak Creates Disclosure and Due Diligence Challenges

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Disclosure to municipal bond investors of material risks stemming from the coronavirus outbreak presents a serious concern in the municipal securities industry. This is particularly true in certain sectors, including bonds...more

Polsinelli

COVID 19 and Supply Chain Contracts

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Covid-19 has caused serious disruption to manufacturers’ ability to produce products and fill orders on a timely basis, which in turn has impeded the performance of countless supply chains....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Supply Chain Coronavirus Impacts: Force Majeure and Beyond

COVID-19 calls for review and management of the entire chain, including but not limited to suppliers and customers. In times of uncertainty, every enterprise should undertake a stress test of its supply chain and manage...more

Lowndes

Coronavirus – Does Force Majeure Apply?

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The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Managing Project Risk Associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Force Majeure Provisions

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Globally, many developers and contractors are scrambling to identify available contractual relief as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts cross-border supply chains. US businesses will recall a similar effort just eighteen...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Who Will Bear the Risk and Cost for Coronavirus Construction Delays? A Contractual Analysis.

As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe, its impact continues to disrupt many industries, including construction.  Over the last twenty years, the construction industry in the United States has substantially increased its...more

WilmerHale

Revisiting Force Majeure and Dispute Resolution Clauses in Light of the Recent Outbreak of the Coronavirus

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The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has had and continues to have a devastating impact on human health and life around the globe, with significant repercussions for businesses worldwide. This client alert...more

Sullivan & Worcester

New Coronavirus and force majeure clauses

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As the so-called COVID-19 virus continues to spread in China and this week also in Italy, Iran and Korea, with almost 80,000 confirmed cases and over 2,000 dead as of late February, the world’s second largest economy is...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Coronavirus and Force Majeure in English Law

- Under English law, force majeure clauses in contracts may allow parties to avoid their performance obligations in certain extreme circumstances, as defined by the contract. - It is unlikely that a low demand for LNG in...more

Hogan Lovells

Luxury retailers in Hong Kong and neighboring markets face Coronavirus crisis

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Over the past nine months in Hong Kong, luxury retailers have encountered a challenging market. Hong Kong has traditionally been a popular destination for Mainland Chinese seeking to purchase luxury goods, but recent...more

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Coronavirus and Distress – Do Your Contracts’ Force Majeure Clauses Cover You, Harm You, Mitigate Your Distress, Exacerbate Your...

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While no one can reliably predict the outcome, spread, or duration of the coronavirus outbreak, or its tragic human toll, its current effects on Asian and international supply chains are unprecedented. The economic distress...more

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