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About the Course
Introduction
This CLE course will guide counsel on the potential impacts of the anticipated imposition of tariffs by the incoming Trump administration on supply contracts and the strategies attorneys and importers can use to navigate these challenges. The panel will discuss the steps to take to mitigate the financial and legal risks associated with tariffs, as well as supply contract issues such as the application of force majeure clauses.
Description
The incoming Trump administration has proposed steep new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, China, and Mexico. Supply chains would be significantly impacted by the imposition of such tariffs. Many manufacturers and suppliers would face increased costs and operational challenges due to these tariffs, leading to potential disruptions in supply chains.
Companies and their counsel need to take proactive steps to minimize their commercial and legal risks to maintain smooth operations, manage costs, and fulfill contractual obligations. This includes reassessing supply contracts, exploring alternative sourcing strategies, and understanding the legal implications of tariffs on existing agreements.
Listen as our authoritative panel examines the potential supply chain risks involved due to the proposed tariffs and what steps companies and their counsel need to take to mitigate those risks. The panel will also address supply contract issues, including the application of force majeure clauses in the context of tariffs, and will offer practical tips for managing disruptions and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
Presented By
Mr. Husisian is a partner and litigation attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP. He is chair of the firm’s International Trade and National Security Practice, focusing on both international trade and international regulatory issues. Before entering private practice, Mr. Husisian clerked for the Honorable Jerry E. Smith of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ms. Imbrogno is a partner, supply chain attorney, and commercial litigator with Foley & Lardner LLP. She assists corporate clients, specifically manufacturing and automotive companies, throughout all phases of complex commercial litigation, mediation, arbitration, and international arbitration. Ms. Imbrogno also specializes in negotiating and drafting supply chain contracts. She has successfully litigated and tried cases in state and federal courts, and various domestic and international arbitration venues. Ms. Imbrogno is a member of Foley’s Manufacturing Sector and Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She also serves as Pro Bono Coordinator for the Detroit office.
Ms. Miller is a litigation partner with Foley & Lardner LLP and Chair of the firm’s national Automotive Team, as well as on the advisory committee of the firm’s Manufacturing Sector. She served as a former chair of the Detroit office’s Litigation Department. Ms. Miller's practice focuses on a wide array of supply chain disputes, including breach of contract and warranty claims, automotive supply chain issues and maintaining continuity of supply, defending manufacturers against class actions, trade secret misappropriation claims and business torts. Recognized as a nationally ranked top lawyer by Chambers for Transportation: Road (Automotive) for the past two years, showcasing her deep expertise and leadership in the field. Ms. Miller has successfully managed, litigated and tried cases in state and federal courts, as well as handled appellate proceedings. She has significant experience handling complex international arbitrations in various venues, including the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc. (JAMS) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Ms. Miller also has represented clients in commercial mediations, resulting in early resolution of legal disputes and creative business solutions for parties continuing to do business together.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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On Demand
Date + Time
- event
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Impacts of tariffs
- Risks to U.S. company supply chains
- Financial and operational risks
- Legal implications for supply contracts
- Contingency planning to reduce disruption
- Strategies for alternative sourcing
- Risk management and mitigation techniques
- Managing contract obligations and legal risks
- Reviewing and renegotiating supply contracts
- Legal defenses and remedies
- Contract types
- Supplier contracts
- Customer contracts
- Transportation and logistics agreements
- Contract reviews to determine rights and remedies
- Exclusivity clauses
- Default and termination provisions
- Liquidated damages and other remedies
- Contract performance defenses
- Contracts going forward
- Drafting contracts with tariff considerations
- Future-proofing supply agreements
- Transportation and logistics issues
- Impact of tariffs on shipping and logistics
- Strategies for managing increased costs
- Future considerations
- Long-term impacts of tariffs on global trade
- Adapting to an evolving trade landscape
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Potential risks posed by tariffs to supply chains
- Contract considerations to help manage supply chain disruptions
- Application of force majeure clauses to tariff-related disruptions
- Impacts of tariffs on transportation and logistics services
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