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Husch Blackwell LLP

ILA Labor Agreement Set to Expire, Strike Looms

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On September 30, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) labor agreement with U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast port operators ends. With negotiations over the summer unsuccessful, the possibility of a strike...more

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Jury Shocker: 93 Million Reasons Why The ILWU May Soon Cease To Exist

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A recent $93.6 million verdict from an Oregon jury has the potential to bankrupt a union that some describe as one of the strongest and most militant in the United States—the International Longshore and Warehouse Union...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Force Majeure Clauses: An "Out" for Suppliers Facing Shortages and Supply Chain Disruptions From West Coast Labor Dispute

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With the ongoing West Coast labor dispute and increasing port congestion causing gridlock, suppliers should look to their contracts to determine whether they have the right to declare force majeure with their customers in the...more

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