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Trump Tariffs Update: Temporary 10% Import Surcharge Declared Unlawful

On February 20, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation No. 11012, titled Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems. The proclamation imposed a temporary 10% ad valorem import surcharge on most goods entering the United States pursuant to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which authorizes temporary import restrictions to address “fundamental international payments problems,” […]
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MWBE + DBE Certification Wins for Attorney Gabrielle M. Jones, Esq.

Chan Vitanza congratulates Attorney Gabrielle M. Jones, Esq. on securing two significant certification victories in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment—results that were not just procedural successes, but business-critical outcomes for our clients. First, Gabrielle successfully secured New York MWBE certification for an Indiana-based construction company. Obtaining New York MWBE certification is particularly challenging for out-of-state businesses, […]
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CV Secures Summary Judgment Dismissing Labor Law §§ 200, 240, & 241 Claims in NY Supreme Court, NY County

Proud to share another significant win where Partners Roland A. Vitanza and Henry C. Chan successfully secured summary judgment on behalf of a general contractor in a complex Labor Law matter involving alleged injuries from falling glass and claimed seven-figure damages, including substantial lost wages. This result was not the product of any single effort. […]
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Navigating New DBE Regulations: Another Re-Certification Win for Chan Vitanza

Chan Vitanza congratulates Attorney Gabrielle Jones on successfully securing another DBE re-certification for a long-standing client. As of October 3, 2025, the DOT eliminated race and gender-based criteria from the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) eligibility framework, significantly reshaping the certification landscape. Under the revised DBE rules, companies previously certified as DBEs must reapply and submit […]
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ALERT: CBP on Track to Launch Phase 1 of CAPE

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) website provided significant updates on April 10, 2026, regarding Consolidated Administrative and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) Phase 1 for refunds on International Emergency Economic Powers (“IEEPA”) duties. For a summary of the CAPE system, please see our prior post here: International Trade Lawyer | CBP Tariff Refund Process […]
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