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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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has promulgated a Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...more
1/16/2025
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Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
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National Security ,
OEM ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency ,
U.S. Commerce Department
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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Slavery ,
Supply Chain
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top On September 26, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, if finalized, would prohibit...more
10/11/2024
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China ,
Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
Driverless Cars ,
Due Diligence ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Hardware ,
International Trade ,
Proposed Rules ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Russia ,
Software ,
Supply Chain ,
Vulnerability Assessments
A recent decision from the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Hans Kissle Inc v. Echo Lake Foods Inc, No. 24-CV-484-SCD, 2024 WL 4186678 (E.D. Wis. Sept. 13, 2024), provides a helpful discussion of exceptions to Wisconsin’s...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In recent years, viral videos featuring a surprising topic have racked up millions of views on social media. Not videos of a celebrity doing something outrageous, a...more
3/14/2024
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Automation Systems ,
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Cybersecurity ,
Goods or Services ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Internet of Things ,
Inventory ,
Predictive Analytics ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Robotics ,
Social Media ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Trade Relations
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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Due Diligence ,
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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
My mom says you should read science-fiction if you want to know what the future will look like. In her 50+ years as an avid reader of the genre, she has seen things once considered preposterous materialize into reality. Her...more
Commercial forms – such as quotations, purchase orders and invoices – and associated terms and conditions are ubiquitous in the supply chain and often the only contract that exists between a buyer and seller. When used...more
11/2/2022
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Warranties
As we have covered in prior articles of this series, with supply chain disruptions wreaking havoc on the ability of companies to get their goods and services to market, the terms of a company’s commercial contracts have never...more
With disruptions affecting every aspect of the supply chain, companies are increasingly encountering legal arguments offered to justify a failure to meet supply obligations. This article in the Supply Chain Disruption Series...more
Due to the ongoing global supply chain crisis, companies face an uphill battle managing supply chain-related issues. On one front, companies are encountering frequent and extensive shipment and delivery delays. Information...more
6/23/2022
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Labor Shortage ,
Onshoring ,
Russia ,
Shipping ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Trucking Industry ,
Ukraine
The U.S. economy is grappling with the highest inflation in decades, with extensive inflation in the supply chain affecting companies worldwide. Supply chain disruptions undoubtedly have contributed to rising inflation, as...more
Critical minerals, which include rare earth minerals, are generally defined as minerals that are important to supply chains, but difficult to mine and ship due to scarcity, geopolitical issues, trade policy, or a combination...more
3/4/2022
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
Blockchain in Supply Chain: Article 11 -
Manufacturers spend a pretty penny managing inventory logistics (the management of inbound and outbound flows of goods) and inventory warehousing (the receipt, storage, and...more
Today’s supply chains are frequently paper-based operations subject to human error and delay. Therefore, some companies are beginning to invest in digital infrastructure, including blockchain tools, to strengthen supply...more
Subscription-based services, embraced by the software industry as an alternative to traditional models of selling product, provide a steady income stream to providers. Software-as-a-Service, along with the related...more
What do teen digital artists, Tom Brady, Doja Cat, and Foley & Lardner LLP all have in common? They are all trending in popularity for their use of NFTs.
Jaiden Stipp is a digital artist, who at only 15 years old sells...more
The counterfeit business is booming. In fact, counterfeit goods account for a whopping 3.3% of global trade and cost the U.S. economy approximately $600 billion a year.
The Dangers of Counterfeit Products -
Counterfeiting...more
The advent of new technology brings along with it the murkiness of how the American legal system will treat such technology. Before the rise of blockchain for instance, businesses were uncertain how courts would treat...more
10/8/2021
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Confidentiality Policies ,
E-SIGN ,
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Governance Standards ,
Service Level Agreements ,
Smart Contracts ,
Supply Chain ,
Termination ,
UETA
One benefit of blockchain includes its ability to harness the power of smart contracts.
What is a Smart Contract?
Although the term “smart contract” sounds like a legal instrument, a smart contract is actually a...more
Many companies need strong supply chain traceability. For the most prevalent tracing challenges, blockchain may provide a formidable solution.
Real-World Applications -
Using blockchain to trace products is especially...more