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Cross-Border Transport Risks: Cabotage Regulatory Enforcement Intensifies
Cabotage enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border has sharply intensified in recent months, as federal agencies deploy new data-sharing practices to identify and bar drivers with cabotage violations from crossing into the United States. Recent enforcement shows that this framework is no longer a background compliance concern. Rather, it is now the subject of active, coordinated federal enforcement with real operational consequences for motor carriers and drivers.
Benesch Partner Jonathan Todd Publishes Article in ISM on Managing Geopolitical Supply Chain Risks
ISM recently published an article by Jonathan Todd, Co-Lead of Benesch’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, titled “Contracting for Geopolitical Risk.” This article explores how companies can use contracts and procurement strategies to manage growing geopolitical risks affecting global supply chains, including tariffs, sanctions, trade disputes, wars and regulatory changes.
Contracting For Geopolitical Risk
Wars, tariffs, sanctions, leadership changes and trade policy shifts are forcing companies to rethink how they source and manage suppliers, including through contracting. Boilerplate contract terms are no longer enough: Procurement and legal teams need risk-appropriate contracts that clearly define expectations, communication protocols and responses when disruption occurs. Supply chain risks show up in several forms, like compliance, cost, availability and quality variance risks.
Delay Damages – Transportation & Logistics Rules For Legal Exposure And Contract Risk
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Technology industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration and Strategy topic(s) Every minute matters when delivery timing is a live-or-die issue for many industries served by transportation providers.
U.S. Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion In Recoveries, Signaling Heightened Customs Enforcement
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Criminal Law and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries In just under a year since its August 2025 launch, the DOJ/DHS Trade Fraud Task Force has reportedly recovered over $1 billion in enforcement actions.
New Tariff Announcement And USMCA Non-Renewable Stakes For North American Supply Chains
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Criminal Law and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries New Section 338 tariffs on certain Canada-origin imports are set to begin on August 19, 2026, at 50% ad valorem duty (even if USMCA duty-free status otherwise applies).
Section 301 Duties For Forced Labor – Step 3 In IEEPA Replacement And Its Impact
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Criminal Law and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries Key Takeaways USTR’s new forced labor-related Section 301 duties took effect July 24, creating country-specific tariff rates on most imports. Importers face immediate cost and compliance impacts across a wide range of sourcing markets.
Supply Chain Security – C-TPAT Program Growing In Significance For U.S. Operations
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration, Criminal Law and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries Geopolitical challenges are triggering executive-level focus on supply chain security across industrial sectors and transportation service providers, including renewed interest in the Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (“C-TPAT”) program.
Forced Labor Tariffs – Public Comments Due Next Week For USTR Section 301 Investigation
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) The U.S. Trade Representative recently concluded its Section 301 investigation into forced labor concerns for imports from 60 countries. The U.S. proposes implementing new tariffs in a two-tier structure. Imports from tier one countries with forced labor import prohibitions may face additional 10% duties.
Enhancing immune resilience in swine: a comprehensive meta-review of preventive and host-directed strategies against African swine fever and swine influenza
Abstract African swine fever (ASF) and swine influenza (SI) are among the most consequential infectious threats to global swine production because they combine major economic burden with fundamentally different transmission ecology, tissue tropism, and immune-pathological behavior.
Chameleon Carriers—FMCSA’s “Reincarnated” Rule And Enforcement
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Insurance industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) As the U.S. DOT and its FMCSA ramp up certain elements of domestic enforcement, regulators are utilizing existing laws and regulations that previously were not often invoked.
TSA Authorized Representatives—Emerging Practice Of Engaging Freight Brokers And Its Practical Implications
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Insurance industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) Air transportation safety has long been of critical supply chain importance and geopolitical significance, and that role is growing.
Customs Duty Assists: Regulatory Compliance Overview And FAQ
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Insurance industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) Customs compliance and enforcement defense are high-profile exercises within U.S.-based importers due to the higher-risk regulatory enforcement environment.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds Challenged In Court – Q&A For Supply Chains
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Insurance industries Key Takeaways The DOJ has taken steps to challenge refunds for tariffs paid under IEEPA. The DOJ simultaneously appealed a CIT injunction and explained its decision to appeal in a petition to the CAFC on a related issue.
Customs Duty Assists: Regulatory Compliance Overview And FAQ
[co-author: Catherine McClure] Customs compliance and enforcement defense are high-profile exercises within U.S.-based importers due to the higher-risk regulatory enforcement environment. One of the more complex hot topics facing compliance and legal professionals within importers of record (IORs) is the degree to which “assists” impact dutiable value, and therefore duty burden, in the eyes of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Dimethylsulfoniopropionate metabolism shapes microbial ecology and physiological adaptation during the austral winter in Southern Ocean sea ice and seawater
Abstract Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) is a highly abundant marine organosulfur compound, with important roles in stress protection and climate-cooling gases production. Polar regions, particularly seawater and sea ice interfaces, are critical yet understudied DMSP cycling hotspots.
Tariff Refund Litigation: A Primer On Common Plaintiff’s Theories Of Recovery And Importer Of Record Defenses
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Insurance industries SCOTUS struck down Trump Administration tariffs and lower courts have struck down Section 122 surcharges, but planned replacement tariffs under Section 301 are expected to prolong trade and customs uncertainty.
Tariff Refund Q&A: What to Do Now and What Legal Issues Lay Ahead
Key Takeaways U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch the new CAPE administrative process on April 20, 2026, allowing importers of record to claim refunds for IEEPA-based tariffs deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court. Refunds are expected within 60-90 days of filing, but only importers of record are eligible. With an estimated $170 billion at stake and over 300,000 importers affected, the process carries significant financial and legal implications.
Iran Conflict – Global Shipping Risks Explained
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Automotive industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction, Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring and Finance and Banking topic(s) Armed conflict with Iran commenced on February 28, 2026.
Contracting For Geopolitical Risk
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Government and Public Sector topic(s) with readers working within the Automotive industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction, Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring and Finance and Banking topic(s) Geopolitics are impacting supply chains at an incredible speed and magnitude right now.
Contracting For Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitics are impacting supply chains at an incredible speed and magnitude right now. It is no wonder that geopolitics and supply chain risk have become top concerns for Chief Legal Officers. Every second is a challenge when in a single moment you find yourself staring down kinetic wars in both Europe and the Middle East, dramatic leadership changes in the Western Hemisphere, global trade wars, evolving sanctions programs, and treaty reviews all at once.
Tariff Refunds Update – IEEPA Recovery Process “Knowns” And “Unknowns”
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Automotive industries Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Real Estate and Construction and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Key Takeaways U.S. Customs declared a basic framework for the tariff refund administrative process in a filing with the Court of International Trade on March 6, 2026.
Reverse Logistics Procurement Best Practices: Six Elements To Consider
Key Takeaways Successful reverse logistics procurement relies on a six-step framework—vision, planning, consult, preparation, negotiation and administration—to align returns management with broader corporate goals and deliver measurable value to the business. Reverse logistics is no longer just an afterthought; it directly impacts customer satisfaction, inventory accuracy and brand reputation.
InterConnect Newsletter - Q1 2026
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Real Estate and Construction and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) with readers working within the Automotive industries 1752504a.jpg 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 may face new liabilities and compliance obligations for carrier drivers.
Logistics Update: What Immigrant Driver Rule Means For Cos.
By Jonathan Todd and Robert Pleines ( February 27, 2026, 1:41 PM EST) -- This article is part of a new column that explores emerging legal issues affecting the transportation and logistics industry. This installment considers how the Trump administration's increasing restrictions on the issuance of commercial driver's licenses for nondomiciled drivers will affect motor carriers, brokers, shippers and their customers.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Logistics Update: What Immigrant Driver Rule Means For Cos.
By Jonathan Todd and Robert Pleines · February 26, 2026, 4:49 PM EST This article is part of a new column that explores emerging legal issues affecting the transportation and logistics industry. This installment considers how the Trump administration's increasing restrictions on the issuance... To view the full article, register now.
Non-Domiciled CDLs - FMCSA Final Rule And Its Operational Impacts
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring, Strategy and Finance and Banking topic(s) with readers working within the Automotive industries 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 Driver's License Agencies (“SDLAs”) issue these credentials.
Jonathan Todd published article in The Foundation on Supply Chain Disruption Risks
In a rapidly evolving global economy, supply chain disruption has shifted from an operational headache to a strategic and legal challenge. In his recent The Foundation article, “Supply Chain Disruption Risk: A Legal Perspective for Procurement Functions,” Partner Jonathan Todd breaks down the major categories of disruption risk and shares practical guidance for procurement and legal professionals navigating these complexities.
Supply Chain Disruption Risk: Legal Perspective For Procurement Functions
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Consumer Protection and Technology topic(s) Geopolitics and supply chain risk have emerged as top concerns for Chief Legal Officers. These factors are shaping strategic plans and competitive advantage as well as day-to-day operations. Along the way, traditional approaches to the supply chain discipline are evolving in response to this time of great change.
Supply Chain Disruption Risk: Legal Perspective for Procurement Functions
Historic Practices Under Threat There is no one-size-fits-all supply chain, but there are a number of historic practices that were commonly deployed and are now under threat. The staggering breadth of product portfolios is no longer efficient leading many companies to reduce the variance of raw inputs and volume of finished goods SKUs. Even product categories, service lines, and markets are being rationalized in some verticals with a renewed focus on core competencies and profitability.
U.S. Cross-Border Logistics Service Licensure And Trade Compliance Obligations
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Consumer Protection and Technology topic(s) Procurement teams going to market for transportation and logistics services often seek a wide range of functional expertise across multiple jurisdictions. One essential question for service providers when developing or reviewing RFP responses is whether, in fact, the desired services may be lawfully offered and performed.
U.S. Cross-Border Logistics Service Licensure and Trade Compliance Obligations
Understanding the basic regulatory “ground rules” for service performance across jurisdictions throughout North America or around the world is key to business success and customer satisfaction. Understanding the risks associated with handling those transactions, beyond whether service may be performed, is an entirely other category of regulatory analysis that is often overlooked.
AI And Regulatory Compliance - Governance For Maximizing Operational Results
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Technology, Consumer Protection and Strategy topic(s) The federal government is widely reported as actively deploying artificial intelligence to support enforcement functions. Department of Homeland Security agencies are often identified as some of the beneficiaries using this technology, particularly U.S. Customs and also Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Equipment Holding Companies: Asset Protection Value And Other Benefits For Transportation And Logistics Providers
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Consumer Protection, Technology and Strategy topic(s) Asset-based transportation is a high-risk high-capital business. Every operator is well aware of the potential nuclear verdict risk for casualty incidents. Every operator is also well aware of every penny invested in growing successful companies.
AI and Regulatory Compliance - Governance for Maximizing Operational Results
You and your shippers are not the only ones implementing new technology in your business operations. Even if you are not using technology to help manage regulatory compliance you can be certain it is being used to find your non-compliance. The catch is that using technology alone will not save you from enforcement. Leading with AI Adoption – Many are seeking to lead by empowering teams to deploy new technology solutions across their companies.
Equipment Holding Companies: Asset Protection Value and Other Benefits for Transportation and Logistics Providers
Every business is unique. Some take the “everything rolls up to the top” perspective on risk. Still, others seek strategic organizational development guided by the principle that value is created when we separate distinct risk classes from asset classes. This article explains how asset holding companies can be part of the puzzle for building stronger, better protected, higher value companies. Risk and Asset Separation – Different business activities have different risk profiles.
What 2025 Transpo And Logistics Legal Trends Mean For 2026
By Jonathan Todd ( December 18, 2025, 10:25 AM EST) -- 2025 was challenging for the transportation and logistics industry vertical, to say the least. But the same can be said for many of the other verticals reliant on transportation and logistics providers for their essential supply chain services.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
NEW BIS 50% Screening Rule Now Delayed One Year: China Deal Changes For Trade Compliance
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: in United States Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction, Consumer Protection and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Key Takeaways: The new BIS Affiliates Rule prohibiting dealings with companies that have 50%+ ownership ties to blocked parties on pause through November 2026 due to the U.S.-China Deal.
Benesch’s Transportation & Logistics Group Featured in Crain’s Executive Insights on Global Supply Chain Transformation
Benesch is pleased to announce that its nationally recognized Transportation & Logistics Practice Group is prominently featured in the latest Crain’s Executive Insights roundtable, “Navigating Global Supply Chain Transformation.” The in-depth discussion brings together leaders from Benesch and senior legal and compliance executives from major global logistics providers to examine the unprecedented volatility, regulatory shifts and technology disruption shaping supply chains today The feature...
November 1 Tariff Increase For Heavy- And Medium-Duty Trucks And Buses
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: in United States Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction, Consumer Protection and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Motor carriers buying imported transportation equipment will face higher tariffs effective November 1, 2025. The change will impact heavy- and medium-duty truck tractor power units as well as passenger buses.
Geopolitical Risk For Supply Chains - Emerging Challenges And Their Mitigation Strategies
Jonathan R. Todd’s articles from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: in United States Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction, Consumer Protection and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Geopolitical risk is emerging as one of the greatest challenges facing domestic and international business today.
Six Rules for Marketing Transportation & Logistics Services - Time to Compete and Win (Not Take on Risk)
Key Takeaways: The article provides six essential rules for marketing transportation and logistics services, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness, regulatory compliance, clear company identification, and proper workflow management to avoid legal and regulatory pitfalls.
Geopolitical Risk for Supply Chains - Emerging Challenges and Their Mitigation Strategies
Global Relative Risk Spectrum – Supply chain professionals have grown accustomed to navigating a spectrum of risk across the world. Some countries are riskier for a company’s lines of business and others carry less risk. Until recently the risk-side of the spectrum was book-ended with Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and for some trade Russia. China was less risky from the perspective that most trade outside of critical technologies was permitted although cost volatility presented risk due to tariffs.
Partner Jonathan Todd Published Article in Star Carrier's October 2025 Issue
Benesch Partner Jonathan Todd authored an article featured in the October 2025 issue of Star Carrier titled “Self-Promotion Marketing and Advertising for Transportation & Logistics – Stay Safe, But Go Out and Win!” In the piece, Todd explores how transportation and logistics companies can confidently promote their services while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.
USMCA Joint Review 2026 - Public Comment Period Now Open
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. The joint review process, mandated at the six-year anniversary of the USMCA's implementation, requires the U.S., Mexico and Canada to formally assess the agreement's performance and decide whether to extend its terms.
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