Rethinking Global Supply Chain Resiliency & Efficiency
Nota Bene Episode 80: South Korea’s Bellwether on the Pandemic Market Recovery with Paul Kim
Last week, NAIOP released its Q1 Industrial Demand Forecast. It predicts the “market for industrial real estate faces headwinds from a large volume of project completions, and a slowing economy” and “supply and demand should...more
In a decision issued earlier this year, Mier v. CVS Health, 2023 U.S. App. LEXIS 19472 (9th Cir. 2023), the Ninth Circuit held (per our research, for the first time) that class-wide damages models must be based on conjoint...more
With Hollywood celebrities speaking out both in favor of and against the use of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, it was only a matter of time before demand outpaced supply. Although most might believe that...more
Confusion persists among industry stakeholders regarding the correct structuring approach to renewables. The truth is that renewables traverse sectors and is not a sector itself. Electrical power generated through sustainable...more
The basic economic principle of supply and demand is the theme of the first quarter. The supply of capital is driving pricing behavior in all segments of the commercial lines market. Let’s start with the directors and...more
The rising lithium-ion battery demand is creating challenges for manufacturers. It is important to understand how to mitigate risk. The rising demand to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels has driven product manufacturers to...more
Finding the right distributor is critical to the success of an alcohol brand—as is ensuring the agreement appointing that distributor provides ample protection for the supplier or brand owner. At a high level, suppliers...more
Studios are excellent opportunities for operational real estate, with even more upside available to those who are able to provide important ancillary services. Achieving desired returns from traditional asset classes...more
In these uncertain economic times, many manufacturers and other employers are deliberating over measures to shore up their financial positions and reassessing their workforce needs. Employers may be considering organizational...more
For many in the insurance industry, 2022 was a year of growth, a year dedicated to gaining traction after the residual effects of 2020. As we enter 2023, we reflect beyond the macro dynamics of other markets, in hopes of...more
The White House Council on Environmental Quality’s interim greenhouse gas emissions guidance will ease the permitting process for clean energy projects, according to renewable energy trade groups....more
This is the fourth release of the Chambers Global Practice Guide for Alternative Energy & Power, which was launched in 2018 amid a transformation of the global electrical energy and power industry. The factors driving...more
Real estate finance isn’t complicated. Investors frequently use an income analysis to calculate the purchase price. First, investors decide what percentage return they want on their investment (ROI)....more
Interstate commerce continues to be at the forefront of the industry's collective mind as we look for solutions to incongruence of supply and demand, stalled equity programs, and fierce competition between and among both...more
The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 marked a challenging time for the country and, consequently, U.S. freight rail traffic. Manufacturing slowed, consumer purchasing patterns changed, and for many, shopping...more
Supply chain shortages have only recently become a trending topic industry-wide due to production issues and rising demand for many of our favorite items. This can be mostly attributed to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic...more
Our Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Team recently attended Marsh’s panel on its 2021 Global Trends Report on transactional risk. Consistent with what we have seen in the market, industry experts confirmed that an...more
The development of cryptocurrency and other popular blockchain applications have captured the attention of energy and environmental policymakers, global economists, and renewables industry players. Even as the value of...more
The rapid adoption of cryptocurrency and other popular blockchain applications has captured our global economy’s attention. Even as the value of cryptocurrencies slid from their all-time highs, the promise of these digital...more
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
Over the last year, the alcohol industry has continued to feel the impact of COVID-19. From distributors and manufacturers to retailers and the hospitality industry overall, everyone had to adapt quickly or risk being left...more
Global supply chains continue to reel from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden Administration has referred to bottlenecks in the supply chain as a national crisis.1 Recent remarks from antitrust regulators...more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency for the state through January 15, 2022 in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in the state and the newly identified Omicron variant. According to The Wall Street...more
Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary! Focusing on the most pressing issues affecting the industry The Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference ensures you...more
Patrick Long and Steve Roberts, both Directors in Opportune LLP’s Process & Technology practice, discuss why current supply chain disruptions appear to be more pronounced than in years past due to supply/demand imbalances and...more