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Mitigating Adverse Impacts of Tariff Hikes: Effective Strategies for Businesses

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In today’s global marketplace, companies are increasingly more vulnerable to the unpredictable impacts of tariffs and supply chain disruptions. As these external pressures threaten their financial stability, businesses must...more

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Mitigating the Impact of Tariff Disputes

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Multinational manufacturers are encouraged to consider how to adapt their supply chains to a complex landscape. While US tariffs on Canada and Mexico were postponed by a month, a ten-percent universal tariff on all Chinese...more

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[Event] 9th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - February 26th - 27th, Toronto, ON, Canada

CI’s 9th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is designed to cover your top compliance challenges, offering unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities for economic sanctions, trade, financial crime,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Seven Myths About the US Law Banning Imports Made With Forced Labor | Insights

Key Points - - In light of the vigorous enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, boards in their oversight role should ensure that their companies conduct heightened diligence on their supply chains, including...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

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Canada Introduces Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Canada is considering implementing new laws regarding supply-chain due diligence and other obligations relating to forced labour and child labour. In late 2021, Canadian Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-211, An...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Additional Sanctions and Impact on Global Trade

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As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the United States and other countries have intensified economic sanctions against the Russian Federation. These sanctions ride on the heels of initial sanctions issued prior to...more

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European Union Approves Global Magnitsky-Style Human Rights Sanctions Regime

In a landmark development, the European Union’s Foreign Ministers on December 8 approved an “Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy” that establishes a new mechanism for targeting systematic violators of human rights from...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Hand Sanitizer: Pathways to Market in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, UK and Europe

The demand for hand sanitizer has risen so sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic that many companies have shifted their production to help meet the needs of governments, medical facilities, health care practitioners and...more

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Competitor Collaborations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues Under the Competition Act

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The Competition Act is federal legislation that governs most business conduct in Canada. The role of the Competition Bureau is to prevent and deter anti-competitive behaviour and deceptive marketing practices, review mergers...more

International Lawyers Network

International Lawyers Network: Force Majeure

This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of force majeure in the requisite jurisdictions.... This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions at the dates of preparation. This may be some time ago...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Bill C-423: Private Member’s Bill Targets Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

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On December 13, 2018, John McKay, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood, introduced private member's bill, Bill C-423: Modern Slavery Act (the "Bill"), which aims to implement Canada’s international commitment to...more

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CFIUS Actions Highlight Focus on Critical Technologies and Infrastructure

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In its latest report to Congress, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the US government's interagency body that vets foreign investment with national security implications, reported that it...more

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