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Butler Snow LLP

Leveraging the UCC for Sellers

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For sellers of goods, it is all but impossible to escape the reach of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) because its Article 2 applies to sales of goods. The UCC contains several buyer friendly provisions (including certain...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Québec Consumer Protection Reforms Focus on Planned Obsolescence, Durability, Repairability and Maintenance of Goods

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The province of Québec recently enacted Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods. This legislation adds important new provisions on...more

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Date of Delivery, Not Sale: California Imposes New Requirement for Consumer Products Warranties

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Starting July 1, 2023, an amendment to California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act will prohibit warranties for consumer products sold in California from beginning their term on the date of sale. If an express warranty is...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Five Tips for Businesses to Navigate the Supply Chain Crisis

At this point, it is impossible to escape hearing about or experiencing the supply chain crisis grabbing headlines and impacting businesses – and families – across the globe. This issue has attracted the attention of the...more

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Quebec Government Launches Public Consultations on Consumer Protection

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Proposed changes to Quebec's Consumer Protection Act will be of interest to class action lawyers, as they would impose additional duties and obligations on suppliers and manufacturers of consumer goods....more

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Be Wary of Warranties for Software Design

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The Situation: Whether warranties accompany software used in other products turns on many factors, including whether the designer is providing a "good" or "service," statements in advertising, representations made in sales...more

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Fit for What Purpose? Understanding the Warranty of Fitness for Particular Purpose

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For manufacturing companies, 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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Key Provisions for Supply Chain Contracts

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In the manufacturing industry, a company’s supply chain can be a source of both risk and value. By paying careful attention to the terms of its supply chain contracts, a company can help to mitigate its risks while at the...more

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