As tariffs shift and enforcement intensifies, businesses face mounting pressure to adapt – while balancing commercial obligations, managing contract risks, and limiting exposure to cross-border claims. In this session, litigation and trade leaders from both Canada and the US provided practical insights and answered your most pressing questions.

Key takeaways included:

• A current overview of global tariff changes and their impact on North American businesses
• Legal strategies for exiting or renegotiating supply contracts (e.g., frustration, force majeure, change in laws clauses)
• Key compliance risks, enforcement priorities, and how to proactively mitigate liability
• Managing disputes related to reshoring, supply delays, and pricing volatility.
• How to reduce exposure through exceptions, exclusions, remission and duty drawback programs
• Dealing with tariff-related price increase notifications from suppliers

Moderator:

Paul M. Lalonde, Partner, Toronto

Speakers:

James Newland, Partner, Washington, DC

Mark A. Glynn, Counsel, Toronto

Sean Stephenson, Counsel, Toronto

Accreditation 

LSBC: This session is registered for 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of British Columbia.

LSO: This program is eligible for up to 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of Ontario.

Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact dentonscanada.events@dentons.com.