Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans Podcast: A Conversation with the President of the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA)
H.R. 1 – Disclosures, Disclaimers, and FEC Certifications: What Corporations, Non-Profits, and Trade Associations Need to Know
2014 Construction SuperConference Recap and Lessons for 2015
Gene Grabowski on Trade Associations
As we have previously discussed, a new law from New York State will require companies selling dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to pay close attention to consumers' age. This law went into effect on...more
Companies often communicate with government agencies directly or through trade associations for a variety of reasons. But what happens when an adverse party tries to use comments made to the government or membership in an...more
In the third episode of Derick Holt’s series, he speaks with Philip Bell, President of the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), about the role of trade associations, the impact that manufacturing plants have on Black and...more
Overshadowed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tesla in early March quietly racked up another win that will allow it to continue the direct sale of new motor vehicles to consumers in Virginia. On March 3, 2020, the...more
Actually, even dealers who haven’t questioned the value of those memberships should pay close attention to this article. Major kudos are in order for CNCDA, OCADA and the other metro dealer associations for convincing the...more
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (“ISRI”) published a report titled: Economic Impact Study – U.S.-Based Scrap Recycling Industry 2017 (“Report”) ...more
BakerHostetler’s inaugural OSHA Forum is designed to keep the regulated community abreast of key OSHA-related issues across the country and inform their members of emerging trends. The Forum also tracks important enforcement...more
In what has been described as the latest opinion on the use of hub and spoke theories to allege conspiracies in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, the plaintiffs took the position that the viability of their claims...more
Last week, a divided three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit issued a significant decision in a boycott conspiracy case, SD3, LLC v. Black & Decker, No. 14-1746 (4th Cir. Sept. 15, 2015). The suit, at its heart, turns on the...more
The legal, regulatory, and policy landscape of the alcohol manufacturing industry is changing on a daily basis. As the owner of a brewery or distillery, it is critically important to not only stay abreast of these changes,...more
Companies and trade associations involved in setting industry standards should take note of a recent decision out of the Eastern District of Virginia this month. ...more
U.S. steelmakers have recently found themselves paying huge sums totalling over USD 160 million to steel purchasers in order to ward off even larger damages claims. These come in the wake of a vast class action lawsuit...more