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AFS Partner Kevin Matz will present at the EPCNYC’s annual Heckerling Review on February 24, 2026, in New York.

Customs & Import Compliance Practice Group Leader Angela Santos was quoted on the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that the Trump Administration lacks constitutional authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five thought leaders have been recognized by the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledge the visibility and engagement their thought leadership has earned among readers over the past year.

AFS Product Liability Partner Jonathan Judge will speak on a panel at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) 2026 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium on February 25, 2026.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The plaintiff, NEXT Payment Solutions, Inc., designs and develops customer service software. The defendant, CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., provides North American utilities with energy efficiency programs and services for utility customers, including the opportunity to schedule in-home appointments for services like home energy-efficiency assessments.

A recent Michigan federal court decision emphasizes the need to review the separateness of corporate entities so that operational issues associated with one entity do not result in potential exposure for others.

After months of anticipation, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has issued its long-awaited opinion on the legality of the tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA or the Act), and the decision should be a landmark victory for importers.

A federal court’s recent ruling shields members of a national trade association from Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program pending trial, raising constitutional questions that could affect similar programs in other states.

When most consumer product companies think about the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they think recalls and injury prevention.

Welcome to the February 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Lot, Kevin E. Timson speaks with Zach Kuzemka, CEO of NBB, about the current state of the dealership buy-sell market, with a focus on the need to “grow or go,” bring in outside capital, optimize rooftop mix, and implement long-term succession plans and estate plans.

ArentFox Schiff has released its latest annual report analyzing forced labor law developments and enforcement activity.

Family offices enter 2026 amid structural changes across tax policy, fiduciary law, and regulatory administration. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA or OB3) resets key elements of the private wealth landscape, while cautionary tales lurk in marital trust planning and recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) challenges to grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs).

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released detailed payment amounts, performance targets, and reporting requirements for the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model, applicable to care periods beginning July 5 through December 31, 2027.

On February 5, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will now allow food companies to use “no artificial colors” claims when foods do not contain any food, drug, and cosmetic (FD&C)-certified synthetic colors, shifting away from the historical view that such claims were only appropriate where no color was added at all.

ArentFox Schiff Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was quoted on the beauty business of luxury department stores and how the beauty department serves as the figurative and literal entry point for luxury shoppers.

Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was quoted on fashion labels and brands withholding new merchandise amid the Saks Global bankruptcy and recent court battle for a debtor-in-possession loan.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five practice areas and 12 attorneys were recognized by Chambers Global 2026, including in the guide’s newly minted Global Market Leaders category.

The ArentFox Schiff Hospitality team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for hospitality companies for 2026.

While enforcement may have taken a backseat to other trade priorities in 2025, this year may be poised to bring a swift and aggressive return to form, particularly if the tariff landscape begins to stabilize.

The healthcare group purchasing industry continues to provide critical market savings to hospitals, nursing homes, and medical practices throughout the United States – even as a panoply of issues place undue strain on healthcare supply chains – according to the 20th Annual Report of the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII).

ArentFox Schiff represented top national civil engineering firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), in the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based transportation engineering firm, Drive Engineering Corp.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

2026 brings cautious, steady progress in a continually evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. Stakeholders should expect ongoing change across policy, markets, compliance, and enforcement, creating both risks and opportunities for teams that plan ahead and adapt quickly.