Tariff-Related Commercial Litigation: What Businesses Need to Know about Force Majeure Clauses and Common Law Defenses

We will discuss the contractual challenges posed by ongoing tariff uncertainty. Companies in the United States and abroad are navigating a dynamic tariff environment, while commercial agreements may be ambiguous regarding who bears what risks. We will discuss how businesses can address existing commercial terms, craft new provisions, and where the largest risks lie in considering ongoing tariff concerns.

Topics will include:

• An overview of the current state of US import tariffs
• The impact of tariffs on existing and future commercial agreements
• The role of force majeure clauses and common law defenses such as impossibility and frustration of purpose in addressing tariff-related disruptions
• Practical strategies for allocating risk and minimizing exposure

CLE Credit: CLE credit in CA, FL, IL, NY*, PA, TX, and VA is currently pending approval. Credit in CT and NJ is pending approval (via reciprocity). CLE credit is not available for the viewing of recorded sessions.

*This program qualifies for Newly Admitted Attorneys

Those seeking CLE credit in any other state may be provided with a General Certificate of Attendance and may apply independently.