Mitigating International Contract Risks in the Face of Tariffs and Force Majeure

General Credits:

$129.00

Course Description

This webinar offers a comprehensive examination of how tariffs, force majeure events, and evolving legal standards influence contractual obligations and risk allocation. Attendees will review the governing legal frameworks, recent tariff measures, and key judicial developments shaping commercial relationships today. The session also addresses available contractual and common-law defenses, practical strategies for mitigating risk, and the importance of selecting the appropriate international trade agreement. By the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to navigate current uncertainties and prepare for future regulatory and market changes.

Syllabus

  1. Governing Legal Frameworks
  2. Overview of Latest Trump Administration Tariffs
  3. Notable Recent Judicial Developments
  4. Contractual and Common-Law Defense Theories
  5. Key Considerations in Risk Mitigation
  6. Selecting the Appropriate International Trade Agreement
  7. Strategic Considerations Moving Forward

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Jonathan Bench, Esq., Ngosong Fonkem, Esq.

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Jonathan Bench, Esq.
Jonathan Bench, Esq.
Jonathan Bench, Esq. is an international business attorney specializing in cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain strategy, and emerging technologies including AI and blockchain. He advises clients across Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the United States, and brings entrepreneurial experience to his legal practice alongside fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Ngosong Fonkem, Esq.
Ngosong Fonkem, Esq.
Ngosong Fonkem, Esq. is an international trade attorney who advises multinational companies on global supply chain complexities, regulatory compliance across borders, and matters involving customs, sanctions, export controls, and maritime law. He brings extensive experience in tariff strategy and enforcement to his practice while maintaining an active role as a speaker, author, and educator in the field of international commerce.
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