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
2/27/2019
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Commodities ,
Fixed Price Contracts ,
Insolvency ,
Manufacturers ,
Steel Industry ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report examining what the litigation, enforcement and regulatory landscape is likely to look like in 2018 and beyond. Inside, you will learn about:
Managing warranty,...more
1/23/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
Auto Warranties ,
Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Contract Terms ,
Cybersecurity ,
Driverless Cars ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Suppliers
On June 25, 2017, Takata’s US arm, TK Holdings Inc. and certain affiliates excluding certain foreign debtors such as Takata Corporation (Japan) (the “Takata US Debtors”), filed chapter 11 cases seeking bankruptcy protection...more
7/8/2017
/ Automotive Industry ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Executory Contracts ,
Foreign Affiliates ,
International Litigation ,
OEM ,
Product Defects ,
Sale of Assets ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Takata ,
Unsecured Debt ,
Vendor Contacts
While American manufacturing has experienced a resurgence in recent years, some manufacturers continue to face challenges. Witness for example the recent chapter 11 filings of Colt, Boomerang Tube, and Everyware Global....more
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
6/23/2015
/ Adequate Assurances ,
Automotive Industry ,
Chapter 11 ,
Contract Amendments ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Executory Contracts ,
Repudiation ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Contracts ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)