Webcast: Supreme Court Tariff Decision – Key Implications and What’s Next

Webcasts  |  February 23, 2026

Join members of our International Trade Advisory & Enforcement and Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Groups for a recorded webcast analyzing the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Learning Resources, Inc., et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al. Topics include:

  • The implications for the major questions doctrine, the non-delegation doctrine, presidential emergency powers, and statutory interpretation
  • What happens next at the Court of International Trade
  • The ruling’s impact on existing and future tariffs
  • What steps are required to trigger alternative tariff mechanisms and how quickly they can be deployed
  • The potential effects on other IEEPA-based authorities, including sanctions and outbound investment restrictions
  • The practical and strategic landscape going forward for U.S. trade policy

MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:

This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 credit hour may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.

Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in the General category.

California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.

Adam M. Smith is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and Co-Chair of the firm’s International Trade Advisory & Enforcement and Sanctions & Export Enforcement practice groups. He advises clients on tariff evasion, trade-sanctions strategy, import/export controls and white-collar investigations in complex cross-border contexts. Clients benefit from Adam’s experience in the Obama Administration, where he was Senior Advisor to the Director of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Director for Multilateral Affairs on the National Security Council.

Ron Kirk is Senior Of Counsel in Gibson Dunn’s Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices. He is Leader of the International Trade Advisory and Enforcement Practice Group and a member of the Sports Law, Public Policy, Crisis Management and Private Equity Practice Groups. Ambassador Kirk has had an extensive career in Public Service. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn in April 2013, Ambassador Kirk served as United States Trade Representative (USTR) and was a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, serving as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues. He also served as Mayor of Dallas from 1995 – 2001, and as Texas Secretary of State in 1994 appointed by Gov. Ann W. Richards.

Christopher T. Timura is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the International Trade and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Groups. He advises clients on complex matters at the intersection of U.S. national security, foreign policy and international trade regulation — including export controls, economic sanctions, and import-related investigations — and regularly represents companies before agencies such as the OFAC, BIS and CBP. Chris currently serves on the Department of Commerce’s Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee.

Trenton Van Oss is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Group. He advises clients on complex appellate and constitutional matters, including challenges involving federal statutes, administrative action, and separation‑of‑powers issues. Trenton regularly represents clients in high‑stakes litigation with significant regulatory and policy implications.

Samantha Sewall is of counsel in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s International Trade Advisory and Enforcement and Sanctions & Export Enforcement Practice Groups. She advises clients on U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and anti‑boycott laws, and regularly handles compliance assessments, internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and regulatory engagements with OFAC, BIS, and CFIUS. Samantha has experience across sectors including financial services, technology, aerospace/defense, energy, life sciences, and transportation.

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