The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. In recent years, reshoring — at times discussed more conceptually than executed in practice — has evolved into a strategic response to a range of complex...more
Assessing Tariff Impacts in Commercial Contracts -
With the size and scope of President Trump’s tariffs continuing to shift, this is a critical time for businesses to assess their contracts and determine how increased...more
Although we are only two months into the new administration, we have seen a dizzying array of new tariffs that have been proposed, imposed, revoked, suspended, and sometimes reimposed. It can be difficult for importers to...more
3/20/2025
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As we navigate a turbulent tariff landscape for manufacturers, we want to help you with some of the most frequently asked questions we are encountering right now as they relate to force majeure and price increases:.....more
As Trump seeks to raise U.S. tariffs (which currently tend to be among the lowest worldwide), manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other companies that frequently import (“importers”) must determine the best strategy...more
2/18/2025
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Imports ,
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US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Regulators around the world are sending a consistent message to companies that operate or source internationally, which is that they must take ownership of their supply chains. In addition, multinational companies face...more
11/21/2024
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Due Diligence ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Ethics ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Trafficking ,
Investors ,
Multinationals ,
Penalties ,
Reputational Injury ,
Risk Management ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain
In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more
10/12/2023
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
Biotechnology ,
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Discrimination ,
Due Diligence ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investors ,
Machine Learning ,
Misrepresentation ,
New Guidance ,
Patents ,
Personal Data ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Startups ,
Strict Product Liability ,
Transparency ,
Venture Capital
...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has now been documented in six of the world’s seven continents, with more than 80,000 cases, sparing only Antarctica. Closer to home,...more
2/27/2020
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Business Interruption ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Distributors ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Claims ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Mergers ,
Public Health ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts ,
Workplace Safety
This article explores the following topics: (1) What is a directed-buy arrangement? (2) What significant issues exist for a customer in a directed-buy arrangement? and (3) What are the best practices for a customer entering...more