The most recent article in Foley & Lardner’s Supply Chain Disruption Series provides background on a number of key terms and conditions for buyers and sellers in the supply chain to consider in commercial forms. Click here to...more
11/2/2022
/ China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
International Trade ,
Manufacturers ,
National Security ,
PFAS ,
Proposed Rules ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Code
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The most recent article in Foley & Lardner’s Supply Chain Disruption Series shared a number of key takeaways pertaining to accurate and compliant regulatory disclosures in areas including COVID-19...more
10/7/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Labor Shortage ,
Manufacturers ,
PFAS ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Ukraine ,
WTO
This news summary is provided by Foley’s Competitive Intelligence Team to inform business leaders of recent news and developments relevant to the Manufacturing Sector. ...more
9/23/2022
/ China ,
Consumer Price Index ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Investment ,
Goods or Services ,
India ,
Manufacturers ,
Philippines ,
Railroads ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Sustainability ,
Unions ,
Vietnam
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The most recent article in Foley & Lardner’s Supply Chain Disruption Series provides an overview of current issues affecting the production and supply of lithium-ion batteries . Click here to subscribe...more
9/9/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Blockchain ,
China ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
International Trade ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
National Security ,
PFAS ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Sustainability ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Unions ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
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The sixth installment of Foley & Lardner’s Supply Chain Disruption Series addresses some of the factors to consider pertaining to intellectual property licensing in supply agreements. Click here to...more
After two years of litigation, Senate Bill 126, which amended New Hampshire’s Motor Vehicle Franchise Act — the so-called “Auto Dealer’s Bill of Rights” (codified at RSA 357-C) — has survived scrutiny by the New Hampshire...more
Less than 25 years ago, e-commerce was something not far removed from the stuff of science fiction. Today, it annually accounts for trillions of dollars in global sales. But, you should know, e-commerce presents legal issues...more
To the surprise of many, California Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed the proposed changes to California’s franchise laws that were discussed in our Client Alert on August 28, 2014. In his veto message, Governor Brown...more
A bill on the verge of becoming law in California will sharply narrow the grounds for termination of franchises in that state, and may require re-examination of the terms of franchise agreements. Existing California law bars...more
A statute just enacted in New Hampshire will subject tractors, farm implements, construction, industrial, and forestry equipment, and even lawn and garden equipment to the detailed regulatory regime applying to car...more