As reported by Industry Week, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce recently announced that 12 additional communities will receive designations under the Obama Administration’s Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership...more
7/21/2015
/ Aerospace ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Economic Development ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Grants ,
Government-Guaranteed Loans ,
HUD ,
Manufacturers ,
National Science Foundation ,
Obama Administration ,
SBA ,
U.S. Commerce Department
As readers of the blog know, we have written previously about the importance of periodically reviewing warranty language to avoid scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This week, the FTC blog published another...more
In 2010, the U.S. Congress passed a law called the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Action of 2010 (the Dodd-Frank Act).” The Dodd-Frank Act is generally known as the legislative response to the...more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a series of proposals for the use and regulation of drones (i.e., Unmanned Aircrafy Systems (UAS)) for commercial purposes. In conjuction with these proposals, the White...more
It is our annual tradition at the beginning of each year to report on significant issues that face manufacturers/distributors in the year ahead. Two weeks ago, Matt reported on significant issues in the labor/employment...more
1/22/2015
/ Chief Compliance Officers ,
Class Action ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Distributors ,
Incentive Awards ,
Manufacturers ,
Popular ,
Temporary Employees ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Workplace Safety
One of the issues that manufacturers/distributors are paying more attention to is their document retention policies. Things get complicated, however, when a corporation has operations outside of the United States. It is not...more
In This Issue:
- Appeals Begin At The Trial Stage, Not After
- Robinson+Cole Wins At The Second Circuit
- The Dangers Of Mootness Hiding In Plain Sight
- Excerpt from Appeals Begin At The Trial...more
Earlier this year, I wrote about efforts to reform the patent system to curtail abuses by “patent trolls.” Patent trolls do not manufacture anything. Rather, they often buy up patents and then bring lawsuits against...more
One of the most important things for a manufacturer/distributor is ensuring that its products are shipped in a reliable fashion so they arrive on time and in good condition. Similarly, manufacturers rely heavily on shipping...more
As readers of this blog know, Pam looks at OSHA’s website often to stay up to date on news that impacts manufacturers. I tend to look at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s website to see if there are any recent orders or...more
I understand from my conversations with manufacturing executives that many companies need to use staffing agencies in order to locate skilled workers. In most cases, companies will hire the temps that work out after a trial...more