Program Details
2025-11-07 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-11-07 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ESTThis session examines the legal foundations of tariffs and duties, including presidential authority under IEEPA, Section 232, and other statutes. Attorneys will analyze recent court challenges to Trump administration tariffs, including the VOS Selections case and pending Supreme Court arguments that could reshape executive tariff powers.
Jonathan P. Bench
Ngosong Fonkem
Griffen J. Thorne 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm ESTExplore how force majeure clauses, frustration of purpose, impossibility, and impracticability defenses apply in the tariff context. Learn why these defenses are typically fallback positions rather than primary solutions, and how post-COVID contract drafting has evolved to address government actions and economic disruptions.
Jonathan P. BenchNgosong FonkemGriffen J. Thorne 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm ESTDiscover short-term duty mitigation tactics including invoice review, agricultural exemptions, first sale rules, and Annex 2 exemptions. The session also covers long-term strategies such as supply chain diversification, nearshoring considerations, and the critical importance of proper documentation with customs brokers.
Jonathan P. BenchNgosong FonkemGriffen J. Thorne 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm ESTNavigate the complexities of international trade documentation from NDAs and NNN agreements through joint ventures, manufacturing contracts, and licensing arrangements. Learn about critical exhibits, transfer pricing considerations, and how to structure agreements that provide flexibility in today’s volatile trade environment.
Jonathan P. BenchNgosong FonkemGriffen J. ThorneJonathan Bench assists companies, entrepreneurs, and investment funds in international and domestic commercial transactions, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and foreign direct investments. He has particular expertise in emerging technologies including generative AI and blockchain, and represents clients across global supply chain structuring projects.
Ngosong Fonkem provides legal consultation to domestic and foreign companies by facilitating market access for U.S. and international markets, with extensive experience managing U.S. customs tariff and duty matters and supporting companies with import and export compliance.
Griffen Thorne is a corporate and transactional attorney and Chair of the Lewis Brisbois Cannabis, Hemp, and Regulated Substances Practice, guiding businesses through M&A, corporate transactions, and real estate matters.
Jonathan Bench assists companies, entrepreneurs, and investment funds in international and domestic commercial transactions, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and foreign direct investments. He has particular expertise in emerging technologies including generative AI and blockchain, and represents clients across global supply chain structuring projects.
Ngosong Fonkem provides legal consultation to domestic and foreign companies by facilitating market access for U.S. and international markets, with extensive experience managing U.S. customs tariff and duty matters and supporting companies with import and export compliance.
Griffen Thorne is a corporate and transactional attorney and Chair of the Lewis Brisbois Cannabis, Hemp, and Regulated Substances Practice, guiding businesses through M&A, corporate transactions, and real estate matters.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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