Newly proposed tariffs and restrictions on China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding practices were issued on April 17, 2025.

The U.S. Trade Representative has implemented new Section 301 tariffs targeting forced labor in global supply chains, affecting imports from 30 countries with rates varying from 10% to 12.5% based on each nation's forced labor prevention efforts. These duties, which took effect July 24, 2026, represent the third phase of the administration's strategy to replace previously invalidated IEEPA tariffs while creating immediate compliance and cost implications for companies sourcing goods internationally.

The supply chain management discipline has never been more important for businesses than right now.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches the CAPE administrative process on April 20, 2026, enabling importers to claim refunds for IEEPA-based tariffs ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. With $170 billion at stake affecting over 300,000 importers, the process requires ACH registration and careful navigation of complex eligibility rules. Unresolved questions remain regarding finally liquidated entries and potential disputes between importers, customers, and suppliers over refund entitlements.

The United States is preparing for the 2026 joint review of the USMCA trade agreement. Domestic US parties may now offer comment and testimony on what is working for the trade deal and what may need improvement.

There's a new cycle of risk on the horizon. Automatic renewals are, by definition, cyclical. But in the last few months, litigation brought by private plaintiffs and public enforcers — 12 new class actions...

Major social media companies are facing a wave of personal injury lawsuits in California state and federal courts, with recent settlements by TikTok and Snap leaving Meta and Google...

The President and several states are moving to restrict large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to make homeownership more accessible for individuals and first-time buyers.

Recently, a series of cyberattacks attributed to an alleged Chinese-government-backed threat actor, Salt Typhoon, has highlighted vulnerabilities within major United States's communication networks.

Motor carrier requirements for lawful qualified drivers are under review across the industry following a new FMCSA Interim Final Rule on CDL standards.

When the COVID-19 vaccination becomes readily available, can private employers require employees to take the vaccine?

The complaint alleges that Modern Vascular's founder Yury Gampel pressured doctors providing services at the OBLs to "perform invasive procedures on as many referred patients as possible."...

The FMCSA issued its Final Rule, effective March 16, 2026, narrowing eligibility for non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses ("CDLs") and learner's permits ("CLPs") to certain visa holders, which impacts how State...

Transportation and logistics providers in the United States often look south for potential growth opportunities.

The CFTC has released new guidance establishing a clear five-factor framework for companies to avoid enforcement actions or significantly reduce penalties through voluntary self-reporting and cooperation.

Federal fraud enforcement is becoming faster, broader, and more coordinated, as the Vice President‑led interagency Task Force increases information‑sharing and aligns civil and criminal enforcement efforts across...

A Texas federal court dismissed 13 wire fraud charges in a major tax shelter case, ruling that prosecutors cannot use the wire fraud statute to pursue conduct that should be charged under criminal...

The Department of Justice has challenged the Court of International Trade's injunction ordering tariff refunds for duties paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, creating uncertainty about whether importers can recover these payments through administrative processes or will need to pursue litigation.

The US Supreme Court announced that it will review the President's authority to implement tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) on an expedited basis.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's recent comments on Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" have raised concerns across supply chains that purchasers of transportation and logistics services...