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In the wake of the February 20, 2026, U.S. Supreme Court decision to invalidate tariffs imposed under the current Administration’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), litigation has been filed by companies seeking tariff refunds and by shareholders alleging securities violations against a company whose operations and financial results were impaired by “tariff headwinds.”   A new category of litigation is also beginning to appear: consumer class actions alleging that companies improperly passed tariff costs on to customers.Continue Reading Tariff Pass-Through Litigation Expands

A recent Ninth Circuit decision reviving securities claims against a consumer products company and its executives highlights disclosure-related risks tied to consumer products companies’ distribution and execution capabilities that may warrant D&O underwriter consideration, particularly in light of recently revived IPO activity involving consumer products and services companies. Continue Reading 9th Circ. Revives Securities Suit Against Consumer Products Company