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The infamous “zero-Covid policies” of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the most severe of which were enacted in 2020, have had enormous impact on the global economy and supply chains. The government-imposed restrictions...more
As everyone reading this blog well knows, there has been a shortage of new vehicles this year due to a variety of factors. Although the auto industry is continuing to struggle with supply-chain constraints, one area that is...more
If I ever told you years ago that the 2021 headlines would be dominated by the “supply chain” crisis, you would have immediately questioned my judgment (and perhaps sanity). The current crisis reflects the roller coaster...more
“A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world...more
Anyone monitoring construction industry trends is aware that the prices of raw construction materials, particularly steel and lumber, have been rapidly increasing since early 2020. Earlier this year, Associated Builders and...more
On 24 February 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) that launches an examination of America’s supply chains. See EO No. 14017, 86 Fed. Reg. 11849 (Feb. 24, 2021). The Administration’s ultimate goal is...more
The Wall Street Journal published a story a few days ago that described some of the challenges that exist in the manufacturing supply chain. “U.S. manufacturers aced the shutdown of their factories and warehouses last...more
Manufacturers are encountering myriad challenges as they address delays sourcing materials and producing goods, while meeting the expectations of retailers and consumers who expect fast delivery. The challenges present...more
The tension over COVID-19 vaccine supplies has thrust the thorny issue of interpreting “endeavours” clauses back onto centre stage. But what are they, why are they used and what are the differences between “reasonable...more
Earlier this year, I provided our 2021 Corporate Compliance and Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers. I noted that even though we had been counseling a lot of manufacturers on force majeure events (i.e., the ability to...more
The NRC held a public meeting with industry on November 2 to discuss approaches for performing supplier oversight during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although utilities generally audit their suppliers every 36 months,...more
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and private sector used ongoing supply chain partnerships to examine how the crisis exposed vulnerabilities in critical sectors that underpin our national...more
Vendor Risk Management (VRM) featured heavily at the recent Mitratech Interact 2020 online conference. That’s not surprising, considering the rising concerns about the risks posed by vendor and supplier networks – and how...more
Suppliers have faced unique challenges in keeping their products and services flowing into the marketplace during a pandemic. In response to COVID-19, suppliers have revisited their default procedures and have developed...more
On September 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its online FAQs, entitled “Adverse Event Reporting for Medical Devices Under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or Discussed in COVID-19-Related Guidance...more
When is it going to return to “normal”? We all have been asking that question. Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction...more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced its intention to resume routine inspections of all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers and suppliers. ...more
Ensuring a healthy food industry supply chain is vital as we cope with the effects of the current pandemic. With shortages in some areas and massive waste in others, the industry must consider ways to pivot their thinking and...more
With so much at stake for the food industry during this uncertain times, new challenges coming to the forefront. Join our complimentary webinar “Plant Based Food Trends in the Era of COVID-19: Legal and Regulatory and...more
When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more
This Katten advisory considers how UK businesses could seek to rely on the principles of force majeure or frustration to suspend or end performance of contractual obligations (without liability) should that be required in...more
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these challenges...more
In managing relationships with their suppliers during the pandemic, companies will find it in their interest to show some flexibility—but only within certain parameters. - Third-party suppliers of technology products and...more
The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has now been documented in more than 100 countries and territories. As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world,...more
Volatility’s the name of the game these days on Wall Street. So what was down on Monday was up (a bit, at least) yesterday, although the basics of the situation haven’t improved at all....more