For those who were unable to attend the 2026 Business Law Institute in-person, Polsinelli will be hosting a fall BLI webinar series kicking off in October. Make plans to attend one or all of the sessions to obtain up to 8 hours of CLE credit*, including 2 hours of ethics.

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*CLE credit is pending. We anticipate 8 total hours, including 2 hours of Ethics (depending on jurisdiction) if all sessions are attended. If you attended any of our BLI programs in-person you will not be eligible to receive credit for any sessions of the virtual series.

Part 3: Wednesday, October 21

Getting the Deal Done: Key Corporate and Antitrust Considerations for Clients 

Navigating a complex transaction with antitrust implications requires thoughtful counseling to manage state and federal regulatory challenges. This session will discuss the corporate and antitrust considerations for a transaction from inception to closing.

Agenda

• We will discuss key corporate considerations in structuring a transaction to account for antitrust risk allocation and closing timeline risks
• We will also discuss key antitrust touchpoints and considerations during the transaction timeline
• We will discuss recent changes to the HSR process and the expanding state premerger filing regulatory process

Navigating the Changing Trade & Tariff Landscape

Panelists will discuss customs and international trade compliance, enforcement, and mitigation opportunities.  Topics will include new authorities and trade negotiations; tariff refund opportunities; how business should think about compliance and enforcement risk; and approaches to supply chains that can mitigate short term impacts and insulate against longer term exposure.

Agenda

• Aftermath of the Supreme Court decision in Learning Resources striking down IEEPA tariffs and current state of refunds.
• New trade investigations and agreements impacting global supply chains.
• Mitigation strategies to improve stability in a changing environment.