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The Chiplet Shift: Evolving Interface Standards and Commercial Ecosystems

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For decades, monolithic system-on-chip (“SoC”) designs defined the semiconductor landscape. Introduced in the 1970s and refined over several generations, SoCs allowed designers to integrate processors, memory controllers,...more

Hogan Lovells

Securing supply in disruptive times – Ways to set up and adapt strategic sourcing agreements

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Driven by transformation trends and geopolitical volatilities, companies must reshape their sourcing strategies. Across all manufacturing sectors the focus is shifting towards securing access to vital technologies and scarce...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Tariff Quagmire: Overcoming Uncertainty from Tariffs and Other Unstable Market Conditions

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In 2025, the second Trump administration has made sweeping use of tariffs. Tariffs have been imposed and suspended several times, in varying amounts, against a multitude of countries on all types of goods used in the...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Supply Chain Survival Series: Risk of Loss and Transfer of Title (Article #16)

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In recent articles, we discussed rights and obligations arising from breaches of contract. However, at times goods may be damaged or destroyed during transit, without any fault on the part of the seller or the buyer. In this...more

Kerr Russell

Is Your Supply Contract Built for Disruption? A Framework for Resilience

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What once seemed like temporary disruptions have become a persistent reality, challenging financial forecasts and threatening operational stability. Meticulous planning can be undone overnight by a single supplier’s inability...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Is Your Force Majeure Clause Tariff-ic?

Given the rapid, sweeping, and unpredictable changes in the tariff landscape, we return to the force majeure clause, a now-recurring theme following the COVID-19 pandemic and cyberattacks. Although, like many force majeure...more

DLA Piper

Contracting for Turbulent Times

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It's fair to say that recent years have been challenging for business. Numerous disruptive events have put pressure on global supply chains. And the nature of these events has been unpredictable and varied. The COVID-19...more

Venable LLP

How Owners and Developers Can Mitigate Tariff Risks on Construction Materials and Equipment

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The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and other construction materials, in combination with increased tariffs on raw materials and finished goods from China, Japan, the EU, and...more

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Cargo Loss and Damage Liability in eVTOL and UAV Transportation

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or, colloquially, drones) are increasingly being integrated into supply chains. ...more

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INCOTERMS - More Relevant to Procurement and Sales Than Ever Before

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The INCOTERMS published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have long served the international community by offering a “shorthand” for communicating key shipping terms. The ICC most recently issued the 2020 version...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

For the Construction Industry, Planning Is the Key to Navigating Tariffs

When contemplating advice for contractors or suppliers trying to navigate the current tariff environment, I find President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime advice insightful, “In preparing for battle I have always found that...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Navigating Tariff Risks in Construction Contracts

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In recent months, changes to tariff laws have had a significant impact on the construction industry. With looming disruptions to global supply chains and material costs rising, there are a number of commercial and legal...more

K&L Gates LLP

Tariffs & Supply Chains: An English Law Perspective on Contractual Levers You May Have (or Want)

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These are challenging times for supply chains. In recent months, the US government has announced, reversed, delayed, adjusted, and enacted a series of tariffs on imports to the United States from a long list of countries;...more

Gray Reed

Incoterms Explained: A Deep Dive into Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)

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In my most recent post to the Texas Construction Law Blog, I discussed the correlation between Incoterms and tariffs. As a refresher, Incoterms, short for International Commercial Terms, are a set of standardized trade terms...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Navigating the New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the Construction Industry

President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This measure is part of the administration’s strategy to protect national security and address trade imbalances. ...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Contracting for Technology and Services in an Uncertain Landscape: Part One

Chicago recently experienced its first dust storm since 1934, resulting in low to zero visibility in some parts of the city. Outsourcing and technology deals are increasingly done in “dust storm-like” conditions, with low to...more

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Understanding Incoterms and Tariffs: A Guide for International Trade

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International trade is a complex web of regulations, agreements and logistics. For those whose businesses rely upon international trade two things are certain, (1) tariffs will impact your supply chain and operational costs...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

Goodwin

Five Trends Reshaping Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Partnerships

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How CDMOs are reshaping pharmaceutical partnerships through friendshoring, risk-sharing economics, and specialized development capabilities. The pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound shift, with...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

Mayer Brown

Navigating M&A Transactions Amidst Trump’s Tariffs: Five Key Legal Issues to Consider in Today’s Market

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The introduction of tariffs under the Trump Administration—and their subsequent partial (yet perhaps temporary) rollback—has added a new layer of complexity and a great deal of uncertainty to the high-stakes world of M&A...more

Hanson Bridgett

Protecting Your Bottom Line: Adjusting Supply Chain Contracts to Mitigate Tariff Impacts

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Recent shifts in international tariff policies have created significant uncertainty for US importers. As a buyer, revisiting your supply contracts now can help safeguard your business from unexpected costs and disruptions. ...more

Adams & Reese

Want to Mitigate Tariff Impacts? Start by Looking at Incoterms

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As companies directly or indirectly involved in international trade and cross-border supply chains navigate the complexities of tariffs and their expected retaliatory impacts, one effective strategy to mitigate their impact...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

How Companies Can Protect Against Rising Technology Costs Amid U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs

On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of reciprocal tariffs, significantly impacting various global industries. These measures included a 25% tariff on auto imports, an additional 10% tariff on Chinese...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

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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