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MSSC v. Airboss Continues to Roil Automotive Supply Markets —  Sixth Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunction Ordering Auto...

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Relying on a recent Michigan Supreme Court opinion, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a preliminary injunction requiring an auto supplier to supply products, holding that the parties’ purchase order...more

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Less Than a Year After AirBoss, Federal Appeals Court Faces New Case with Potentially Far-reaching Implications for Suppliers

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As this blog previously reported, the Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision in MSSC, Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Prods. Co. Warner represented the prevailing party, AirBoss. In that case, the court held that...more

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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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Michigan Supreme Court Overrules Court of Appeals Decision in MSSC, Inc. v. Airboss Flexible Products Co.

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We write to alert you to a recent development on one of the topics discussed at the Bodman/Kharon/Miller & Chevalier Executive Briefing on Emerging Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Automotive Companies that took place on...more

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Michigan Supreme Court Rules in Favor of AirBoss in Landmark Auto Supplier Case

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MSSC, Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Prods. Co. is the first case to interpret a key provision of the Uniform Commercial Code in nearly 40 years – and one that will reverberate for suppliers up and down the supply chain. The...more

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New Michigan Supreme Court Ruling: A Must-Read for All Automotive and Manufacturing Companies

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Many "blanket" supply agreements in the automotive and other industries provide that the buyer will specify the quantity to be delivered only by issuing periodic "releases." On July 11, the Michigan Supreme Court held for the...more

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Ahead of the Curve Auto Supplier - What Type of Contract Did You Enter Into? Hybrid Automotive Supplier Contracts and the...

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Automotive supply contracts usually involve either the sale of goods or the provision of services. For that reason, determining what law applies to such contracts is often pretty simple — the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)...more

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Missouri Supreme Court Holds Consumer Arbitration Agreements Enforceable

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On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation v. Kelly Donaldson and Robert Haulcy, No. SC99269 and Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation v. Christopher...more

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Recent Settlement with Massachusetts AG Addresses Compliance Emphasis on Collection Calls, Repossession Notices, and Service...

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On September 1, 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts attorney general, entered into a settlement agreement and related Assurance of Discontinuance with a sales finance company. The AOD identifies...more

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Automotive Suppliers

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...Given that the original epicenter of the coronavirus was the important worldwide manufacturing hub of Wuhan, China, the automotive industry was swiftly and seriously impacted in ways that continue one year later. The...more

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With Rising Raw Material Prices, Companies Should Prepare For Pressures on the Supply Chain

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As we have covered previously, earlier declines in demand for most raw materials during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic caused many suppliers to reduce capacity. This is now resulting in higher prices and more...more

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Managing Warranty Disputes in the Age of COVID-19

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While nearly every facet of the economy has been affected by COVID-19, the automotive industry remains one of the sectors most affected. The industry continues to face the double impact of declining sales and increasing...more

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Auto Supply Chain Price Disputes During COVID-19

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To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains this year may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chains located in China, automotive suppliers and their customers had to contend...more

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How to Navigate COVID-19 Driven Requests for Price Increases in the Automotive Supply Chain

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To say that COVID-19 has wrought havoc on automotive supply chains over the last 8-12 months may be an understatement. With significant portions of their supply chain located in China, automotive suppliers and their...more

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Old Whine in a New Bottle

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Two recent events got me thinking. The first was a new car purchase. Finally persuaded that the newer cars had safety features that were truly life-saving and accident-reducing, my wife and I opted to replace the old bus...more

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Are Your Suppliers in Trouble? Warning Signs and What to Do

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While the U.S. economy overall is strong, there are risks that will likely affect the automotive supply chain in the coming year. These include tariffs on products such as steel and aluminum, and continuing trade disputes...more

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Managing Warranty, Recall, and Litigation Risk for Automotive Suppliers

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Although the number of total vehicle recall campaigns is likely to be down this year, lower volume recall campaigns are expected to continue to trend upwards, including those involving electrical system components. ...more

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Understanding The Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose In The Automotive Supply Chain

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For automotive suppliers, some of the most important terms in any contract for the purchase or sale of goods are the warranties that apply to those goods. This article will address one particular kind of warranty – the...more

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Mitigating Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence

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The Situation: New technologies incorporating AI create questions about how product liability principles will apply and adapt. The Issue: Legislatures and courts have not addressed how product liability laws apply to new...more

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Protecting Your Supply Chain in the Face of Potential Auto Industry Challenges in 2018

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As the economy has improved and unemployment has fallen in the nearly 10 years since the Great Recession, North American vehicle sales volumes have also steadily increased and the forecast remains strong for 2018. Bloomberg...more

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Commercial Contract Risk in 2017

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Coming off a record year in car sales, it’s expected that warranty and recall costs will continue to be on the rise. With that in mind, it’s vital that OEMs and suppliers have both their foreign and domestic contracts in...more

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SC Court of Appeals Holds 6-Year Statute of Limitations Does Not Apply - UCC claim was filed against automotive lender

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You may have read about South Carolina Court of Appeals’ decision to extend the 6-year statute of limitations to UCC claims involving secured transactions arising out of automobile purchases. In Delaney v. First Financial of...more

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Manufacturing Contracts in Distress

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The automotive industry has recently enjoyed a strong period of sales growth and productivity. But even during this period, some manufacturers and raw materials suppliers continue to face pressures presented by financially...more

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