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State legislatures across the country are reexamining how motor vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reimburse dealers for warranty work. While approaches vary, the direction is clear: lawmakers are experimenting...more
The purchase order, or PO, is a ubiquitous transaction document introduced by accountants principally for the twin purposes of budget control and fraud prevention. But the PO form also gives you a chance to achieve certain...more
In advance of the coming into force on October 5, 2025 of the provisions relating to the warranty of availability of replacement parts, repair services and information necessary to maintain or repair goods (the “Warranty”)...more
On June 25, 2025, the Government of Québec published a Regulation that clarifies the obligations of merchants and manufacturers with respect to the warranty of availability of replacement parts and repair services. These...more
On June 30, 2025, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted Advisory Opinion 25-05 (AO 25-05) to its website....more
Key Points: Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits....more
Commercial contracts are a foundational element of any business. Whether you’re a startup, a well-established company, or somewhere in between, these agreements set the stage for how business will be conducted, outline roles...more
As during the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, private credit lenders today face the challenge of adapting to rapidly shifting circumstances driven by a volatile macroeconomic landscape. If past is at all...more
With the warranty industry evolving in the U.S., companies seeking to modernize conventional warranties by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are faced with unique regulatory questions and...more
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — one of the world’s most influential tech events — once again showcased groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of technology. I was among the over 141,000 attendees of...more
If you ask owners, general contractors, or subcontractors how long the warranty lasts that they received or gave on a construction project, they will often tell you that they have a “one year warranty.” However, if the...more
Interest in the “right-to-repair” movement continues to grow, as a number of states propose new legislation in this realm for consumer electronics, with five states successfully enacting such laws. But these laws are not...more
On November 26, 2024, the FTC released a staff paper regarding the disclosure of the duration of the support for the software of connected consumer devices. As the FTC staff explained, if a manufacturer stops providing...more
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a staff report examining the duration of software support commitments by manufacturers of 184 connected devices, ranging from “smart” phones to...more
Construction contracts are essential in the construction industry, governing the relationships and responsibilities of all parties involved in a project. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner,...more
The Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions. It was designed and drafted with the aim of standardizing, harmonizing, and simplifying the laws around commercial...more
In the early morning hours of a random summer Friday in July, IT systems around the globe began to experience widespread crashes. Initial fears of a massive cyber or other malicious attack by a state-sponsored actor or...more
“Software-as-a-Service,” commonly known as “SaaS,” is a subscription-based software distribution model in which the vendor allows users to connect to and use cloud-based applications over the Internet for the subscribed term....more
On September 4, 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York’s warranty reimbursement statute, N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 465, requiring manufacturers to compensate dealers for labor using the...more
We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more
In most M&A transactions, after the parties have negotiated the basic commercial terms, they then negotiate the warranties and indemnities (W&I). Generally, buyers want the anticipated value of their purchase without any...more
This article is part 3 of a series of articles discussing common considerations for homeowners before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 3 focuses on what homeowners should look out for after...more
The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection. Federal...more
A federal court in Wisconsin recently dismissed a multi-district class action suit in which owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles asserted that Harley-Davidson violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), as well as state...more
The FTC’s Warning Letters - Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent eight companies warning letters regarding their warranty practices, alerting them that certain restrictive warranty language may violate...more