Leveraging Vendor Relationships Through Strategic Contracting

The lazy days of summer seem to be behind us as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is getting a jump start. A recent article in the…

In light of a trade landscape rife with tariffs, companies are examining their commercial contracts to judge the exposure to increased costs of production.  One area of a supply contract that cannot be overlooked when determining this type of exposure is the delivery terms for the product sale. This is because the delivery terms of a contract may identify the party responsible for payment of tariffs.

Two recent SEC enforcement actions serve as a sharp reminder that Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) can face personal liability for what…