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Section 301: Forced-Labor Tariffs Spark State Lawsuit As noted in our previous article, on July 24, 2026, the Trump administration invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against 60 economies worldwide, including China, the European Union, Mexico, and Canada, on the ground that these economies had failed to adopt or enforce prohibitions on […]

Chan Vitanza Honored to Support Jalen Brunson’s Second Round Foundation Again — On August 10, 2026, CV Partners Henry C. Chan and Roland A. Vitanza had the privilege of attending the Jalen Brunson Second Round Foundation Dinner at Westchester Country Club. We are proud to once again support Jalen and the Second Round Foundation, which […]

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has finalized Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners — covering 99.4% of U.S. imports — after finding they failed to adopt or enforce bans on forced-labor-made goods. Partners that committed to enacting such bans face a 10% tariff; those that haven’t face 12.5%. The tariffs […]

Chan Vitanza Trial Team Secures Defense Verdict in Queens Supreme Court – Congratulations to Roland A. Vitanza, Esq. and Kayla A. Towler, Esq. on securing a 5-1 defense verdict in a seven-figure, multi-plaintiff personal injury action in Queens Supreme Court. Trial victories are earned through preparation, strategy, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the client. […]

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, […]