On June 7th, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed distracted driving legislation, making Michigan the 26th state to adopt some form of distracted driving/hands-free driving legislation. The signing ceremony was held at...more
In an acknowledgement that the only constant is often change, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association’s (OESA) 24th Annual Automotive Supplier Conference opened on November 7 under the headline “The Future is Calling....more
11/18/2022
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Interest Rates ,
NHTSA ,
Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) ,
Price Inflation ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Taiwan
The OESA convened its most recent “Mobility Supplier Forum” on August 25th at SRI International on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto. This was the first in-person forum hosted in Silicon Valley by OESA in a...more
In 2022, automotive suppliers face many of the same issues that have bedeviled the industry throughout 2021, as well as a host of all-new challenges. Unfortunately, as with many aspects of pre-pandemic life, the relative...more
3/17/2022
/ Automotive Industry ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corruption ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
IMMEX ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Mexico ,
Motor Vehicles ,
National Security ,
NHTSA ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
OEM ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
OMB ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Vertical Mergers
One year ago, the automotive industry was swiftly and seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This disruption, in addition to the new administration, continues to present a variety of fresh issues.
Foley’s...more
3/10/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Mexico ,
NHTSA ,
Patents ,
Safety Standards ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Wars ,
U.S. Customs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
Vaccinations ,
Vertical Mergers
...The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Global Automotive Supply Chains -
The intense focus on autonomous vehicles and electrification we see today shows no signs of slowing down: in the new automotive industry, every...more
2/13/2020
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Automotive Industry ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Data Privacy ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
Supply Chain ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Given the pace of change in the automotive space and related technologies, combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny and recent developments in trade and M&A, the global automotive industry can anticipate several risks and...more
1/23/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Labor Laws ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NAFTA ,
NHTSA ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Given the pace of change in the automotive industry and related technologies, combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny and recent developments in trade and M&A, there are several risks and challenges the global automotive...more
11/28/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
CFIUS ,
Data Protection ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NHTSA ,
Supply Chain ,
Transportation Industry ,
UK Brexit ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
WTO
Given the pace of change in the automotive industry and related technologies, combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny, what risks and challenges can the global automotive industry expect to deal with in 2018 and beyond...more
4/25/2018
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Connected Cars ,
Cybersecurity ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
Merger Controls ,
National Security ,
NHTSA ,
Popular
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
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report that examines what the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory landscape will look like in 2017. Inside, you will learn about:
- Managing warranty, recall, and...more
1/13/2017
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Automobile Recall ,
Automotive Industry ,
Compliance ,
Connected Cars ,
Contract Disputes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Warranties