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Key Issues for Suppliers to Consider in Preparing for an Impending Strike by the UAW

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union’s contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis are set to expire on September 14, 2023. Concerns are growing among the automotive supply base about the impact of a walkout by UAW...more

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Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say…Gorelick v. Star Markets: A Study in Indemnity

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Indemnity clauses in contracts are a valuable tool for allocating risk among the contracting parties, most often risk attendant to personal injury and property damage, and their effect can be far-reaching. Despite their...more

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Changing suppliers in these changing times: Four steps for manufacturers to avoid legal pitfalls of re-sourcing supply

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With market volatility and supply chain constraints at record levels, manufacturers find themselves in unfamiliar territory with their supply base. As a consequence, manufacturers may need to protect production and reduce...more

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Distressed Clients? Struggling Suppliers? Recession Risks? 7 Practical Considerations to Protect Your Bottom Line

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​​​​​​​Customers and suppliers may not willingly admit they are in distress, even when sources of economic pressure can be found everywhere. However, there are some practical steps you can take to increase your situational...more

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When Can You Argue Mitigation? CAT Rejects Supplier Mitigation Defence and Issues Guidance for Scope of Supplier Mitigation

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A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) judgment recently obtained by Royal Mail and BT has wide-ranging implications, not only for all competition follow-on damages claims but also many other forms of commercial damages claims....more

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UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 Brings Significant Changes to Law

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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 received royal assent on 25 June 2020. Many of the provisions of the act are based on the bill which was initially proposed pre-COVID-19, with a framework having been set out...more

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Not so Pretty: Cosmetic Company Acquisitions Lead to Contentious Trade Secret Spat

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At the end of 2019, Coty Inc. (“Coty”) expanded its brand portfolio by closing a notable $600 million deal for a majority stake in reality star Kylie Jenner’s young cosmetics company, King Kylie LLC (d/b/a Kylie Cosmetics)....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Take or Pay: Does the Law of Penalties Apply?

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Q2 2020 saw a tangible increase in the number of queries from clients asking about the enforceability of take or pay clauses common in supply agreements. Intermingled with questions around force majeure, the key issue appears...more

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UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill Proposes Significant Changes to Law

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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the Bill) had its first reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 May 2020. It will next be considered on 3 June. It is expected to be enacted into law in late June or early...more

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Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus: What Claims In-House Counsel Should Expect in the Near Future

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As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these challenges...more

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Beyond Coronavirus: How to Prepare Your Business for the Pandemic Era

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With more than 153,000 cases reported globally (as of March 15, 2020), including more than 1,600 in the United States (as of March 13, 2020)–and both totals increasing by the hour–the COVID-19 pandemic is already wreaking...more

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Divorce Tips: How to Avoid Getting Your New Channel Partners Sued

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Leaving behind an underperforming dealer or distributor relationship for a new one can be exciting for manufacturers and suppliers. It’s always a good feeling to get a part of the business turned around and headed in the...more

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Casting the First Stone: Contractors Considering Default Termination Should Examine Which Party Committed First Material Breach -...

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During a construction project, circumstances may arise that lead a general contractor to consider termination of a subcontractor’s right to proceed under the subcontract. The Randy Kinder Excavating v. J.A. Manning...more

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Contracts May “Legally” Obligate a Party to Pay, Even Without a Court Judgment

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Time and again, courts have been tasked with construing ambiguous and inconsistent terms in contracts. Recently, the Sixth Circuit revisited the issue of interpreting contractual language in Dark Horse Express, LLC v. Lancer...more

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A Step Up on Step-In Rights

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Most outsourcing contracts that I see contain a step-in right for the customer. Generally, a step-in right allows the customer to take over the outsourced operations if the supplier cannot or does not perform, and then "step...more

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