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The Effects of Government Change and Political Instability on Supply Chain Management: Mechanisms to Identify and Manage...

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As detailed in Part I of this series, the use of international supply chains has suddenly become a lot riskier. In this second part of our series on navigating political instability, we provide some practical coping...more

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Stay Ahead of Tariff Volatility with Smarter Contracts

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In a time of shifting global trade policies, tariff adjustments, and regulatory oversight, the fine print in your contracts has never mattered more. Long-term strategic agreements can now turn into urgent liabilities with a...more

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Tariffs and Your Contracts: Why do termination rights matter?

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In addition to reviewing your commercial contracts for how new or increased tariff costs are allocated, another key area to evaluate is whether either party has the right to terminate the contract. If one party gets upside...more

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Tariffs and Your Contracts: Why do force majeure provisions matter?

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Force majeure is a defense to performance that is created by contract. As a result, each scenario must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis depending on the language of the applicable force majeure provision...more

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Clauses clés dans les contrats de construction : Conseils pratiques pour assurer la réussite des projets

Le contexte juridique et commercial au sein du secteur de la construction étant en constante évolution, les contrats connexes doivent suivre le pas. Ces dernières années, les tribunaux et les parties contractantes mettent...more

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Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance for Project Success

As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements allocate...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Managing Construction Contracts in an Era of Tariffs and Escalation

Tariffs, trade tensions and material cost escalations are more than just headlines—they are challenges that contractors face every day. In our recent Q&A webinar, we tackled contractors’ pressing questions on protecting...more

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How do you solve a problem like a tariff? Understanding and addressing tariff risks in construction contracts.

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Since February 2025, numerous tariffs affecting the construction industry have been announced, imposed, and paused. These tariffs present a problem for parties drafting and negotiating construction contracts—namely how to...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About…Tariff Strategies for Sell-Side Contracts

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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

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Navigating New U.S. Tariffs: Questions to Consider

The current worldwide focus on tariffs, paired with reciprocal tariffs from various affected states, is likely to have significant impact on the costs of cross-border trade. Businesses focused on importing and exporting goods...more

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Navigating US-Canada Tariff Tensions: Managing Risk in Construction Contracts

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Driven by growing housing needs, clean energy policies and a high volume of telecommunications transactions, demand for Canadian infrastructure projects have been rising. However, recently announced US tariffs on Canadian...more

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