There are a lot of trends that we could identify for corporate compliance / litigation, but the one that stands out for me relates to contracts – the lifeblood for many of our clients.
COVID-19 exposed the weaknesses in...more
Last month, I offered the first in a series of blog posts that attempt to simplify the various laws that are often described as a single law: “Buy America,” “Buy American,” “Made in the USA,” “Made in America,” and “Build...more
There is massive confusion both in the manufacturing community and the popular press. Even some of the well-respected industry publications have had a hard time getting it right....more
In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues they face in their global operations. Starting in 2016, we began a new...more
Paul Ericksen of Industry Week has been writing about supply chain issues for many years. His most recent article “Supplier Goodwill toward OEMs Has Run Dry” caught my attention. The title is clearly meant to be provocative...more
In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues they face in their global operations. ...more
A few months ago, I was asked by the U.S. Department of Commerce to join a panel discussion on how to develop relationships with international distributors and representatives....more
All manufacturers are generally tired of hearing about supply chain problems. These days companies are looking for ways to mitigate shipping delays (i.e., can we ship to a port other than Long Beach?) and the increased cost...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
In the past, we have provided some guidance about how to manage supply chain and other business to business disputes.
2020-2021 has been the year of supply chain disruptions and customer disputes. Not all disputes lead to...more
The trade relationship between the U.S. and UK is an economically and historically important one for both nations. While the two nations recommitted to their longstanding alliance at the recent G7 summit, a number of...more
6/25/2021
/ Aircraft ,
Digital Services Tax ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Subsidies ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Wine & Alcohol
One of the IndustryWeek articles that always grabs my attention is “Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2021.” Obviously, there is an immediate incentive to check the list and see if you do business (or even can do business) in...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
2021 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers -
In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues...more
There has been a lot of talk about “reshoring” in the wake of COVID-19. Reshoring can take many forms. It usually refers to a company moving manufacturing facilities or services back to the United States. Other times, it...more
We kicked off our seventh year writing the Manufacturing Law Blog with Megan’s predictions for EH&S. Matt will weigh in about labor and employment issues next week....more
1/17/2020
/ Aerospace ,
Aircraft Equipment ,
Best Practices ,
Business Disputes ,
Contract Disputes ,
Corporate Structures ,
Economic Growth ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Investment ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
OEM ,
Price Quotes ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Revenue Growth ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Strict Compliance ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Planning
By nature, lawyers tend to be reactive and we are trained to respond to crisis and/or problems. So, it takes a lot of work to develop proactive skills so that we can help our clients avoid problems such as large customer...more
Over the past few months I have had the pleasure to participate in several significant manufacturing events, including events at The White House, the Department of Commerce, and most recently, at the first International Space...more
You may ask why we are using the words “economic downturn” in a post. Most of our manufacturing clients are reporting strong sales and many economic pundits are saying that a recession is still far off into the future....more
Earlier this year, we posted our 2019 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook. In the post, we said the following with respect to tariffs...more
As we embark on the sixth year of the Manufacturing Law Blog, we continue our annual tradition of making predictions. Last week, Matt provided his thoughts and predictions in the labor/employment arena. This week, I am...more
1/18/2019
/ Business Litigation ,
Contract Management ,
FCPA Guidance ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Strict Compliance ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
We have been talking about conflict minerals for years. And, so have our manufacturing clients. As covered previously in this blog, the conflict minerals laws and regulations are some of the most well known, but least...more
In 2010, California enacted the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”). The goal of the Act is to curtail human trafficking and slavery by requiring certain manufacturers and retailers doing business in...more
As the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, some manufacturers are starting to deal with supply chain slowdowns or shortages. The most widely reported issue that impacts both manufacturers and...more
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a major civil enforcement tool used by the federal government to redress fraud causing monetary loss to the government. In the 2016 fiscal year, the federal government recovered over $4.7...more