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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Stop Guessing the Price – Use Material Escalation Clauses to Protect Your Bid in a Volatile Tariff Climate

In today’s market, contractors often find themselves playing The Price is Right when bidding material costs — trying to hit the number just right without going over. But with new (and changing) tariffs targeting steel,...more

DLA Piper

State and Local Tax Implications of Tariff Escalations by the Trump Administration

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The Trump Administration’s prior announcement of a 10-percent universal tariff and 125-percent tariff on Chinese goods created a widespread impact on both businesses and consumers. In addition to the economic impact of the...more

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Board Duties in the Face of Business Uncertainty: Navigating a Changing Tariff Landscape

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The US government’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, unveiled on April 2, 2025 to force a rebalancing of global trade in favor of the United States, have unleashed significant market volatility and global economic disruption. The...more

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[Podcast] Contract Crunch: The Impact of President Trump’s Tariffs on the Construction Industry

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In today's episode of Contract Crunch: The Impact of President Trump's Tariffs on the Construction Industry, we delve into the intricate world of tariffs and their extensive effects on the construction sector. We'll examine...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal Symposium

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Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., they were front and center in nearly every room. From...more

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Tariffs and Trade Series: What Investors Need to Know

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Unprecedented uncertainty brought on by quickly evolving tariff policies is creating challenges and additional considerations for investors and other capital providers. Different countries will have different tariffs,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Global Anti-Corruption, Ethics & Compliance - June 10th - 11th, New York, NY

ACI's Global Anti-Corruption, Ethics & Compliance – New York is your best opportunity to hear how companies are addressing the status of DOJ and SEC priorities, effective compliance and risk strategies, strengthening...more

J.S. Held

Tariffs and Trade Series: What Senior Management Teams Need to Know

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Companies around the world are facing increasing uncertainty brought on by the unpredictable and rapid shifts in tariff policies. As a result, corporate leaders are seeking ways to adapt and respond to the sudden and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Tariff Turbulence: Navigating Force Majeure Risks in Texas Oil and Gas Contracts

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Upstream oil and gas producers and oilfield service companies are facing new uncertainties from recently imposed federal tariffs. In early 2025, the US expanded tariffs on a broad range of imports, suddenly increasing costs...more

Cooley LLP

Complaint Against Uniform Company for Customs Duties Underpayment Highlights False Claims Act Risks for Tariff Compliance

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As we discussed in this April 7 blog post, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) can pursue civil penalties for tariff evasion under the False Claims Act (FCA), including against companies that are aware of tariff evasion by...more

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Key takeaways from our Geopolitical instability and evolving liability risks webinar

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On 7 May 2025, the Hogan Lovells insurance team, together with Howden, hosted a client webinar on geopolitical instability and evolving liability risk. The session also highlighted our new InCrowd hub, an online resource for...more

Gray Reed

Weathering the Storm – Part 3: Force Majeure in Construction Contracts

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Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable,...more

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Understanding Lumber Tariffs: What Texas Contractors Need to Know

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In the face of increased tariffs, including a 14.38% tariff on Canadian lumber, the lumber market is undergoing developments that could have substantial implications for construction projects across Texas. It is important to...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

General Counsel Checklist: Tariffs and SEC Disclosures

As global trade tensions escalate following the Trump administration’s proposed sweeping tariffs on imports, public companies face renewed pressure to ensure that securities disclosures adequately capture evolving risks. The...more

Knobbe Martens

Medtech Leaders Speak Out On Impact of Global Tariffs

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Some Medtech companies recently addressed the potential impact of global tariffs in their Q1 2025 earnings calls. Johnson & Johnson and Abbott were among the first to speak on the implications of these tariffs and how their...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the impact of tariffs, the AI revolution, the use of drones, an update on the universal reciprocity law, examining issues with office to...more

White & Case LLP

Life Science Private Equity Risk

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Private Equity focused on investment and operations within the Life Science industry faces significant compliance, operational and business risk due to the heavily regulated nature of the investment targets and portfolio...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Trump Tariff Survival Guide

With U.S. trade policy constantly evolving and Customs enforcement increasing, importers face more pressure than ever to ensure customs compliance from the beginning. One misstep – whether it is a misclassified product, an...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Risk Factor Considerations for Upcoming Form 10-Q

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As companies prepare their Form 10-Q disclosures, it's worth bearing in mind a number of special considerations amid the current economic and political environment....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Tariff Revolution - The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

President Trump’s new tariff regime has applied new, substantial tariffs to imports from every country on the globe....more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Construction Contracts Q&A: Tariffs, Escalation and Other Clauses - May 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

With new tariffs, trade tensions and rising material costs reshaping the construction landscape, many contractors and owners are unsure how to protect their contracts—and what to expect next. Join members of our...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Navigating the 2025 Tariff Landscape: A Practical Guide for Small and Midsize Business Owners

The U.S. has entered a new era of trade protection with significant tariffs now in place...more

Benesch

Managing Supply Chains for Global Volatility

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New tariffs and geopolitical challenges are forcing companies to confront 2025 head-on. For many, this is a fast-changing operating environment with higher costs. Being able to sort through all the noise to find the facts...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Riding the Tariff Roller Coaster: Considerations for Construction

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“What goes up might take us upside down. Life ain’t a merry-go-round; it’s a roller coaster.” – Bon Jovi The song may not have been about international trade, but the lyrics are certainly fitting for today’s unpredictable...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley Automotive Update and the Latest Tariff Developments

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Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology....more

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