As is our annual tradition, this is the first in a series of posts that provide industry and legal outlooks for manufacturers as we head into 2017. I will start with corporate compliance and litigation. Matt will follow...more
1/16/2017
/ Automotive Industry ,
Business Litigation ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Conflict Mineral Rules ,
Connected Items ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Environmental Violations ,
EU ,
Internet of Things ,
Manufacturers ,
National Emissions Standards ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology ,
Volkswagen ,
White Collar Crimes
Last month, I gave a presentation to manufacturers and distributors throughout the United States on Conflict Minerals Laws. The program was sponsored by the United States Department of Commerce. These laws attempt to curb...more
One of the key aspects of any supply chain contract is the section regarding pricing. Nothing is more important in a business deal than determining how much one manufacturer might pay another in a B2B transaction....more
Last year, we provided an overview regarding the requirement that U.S. publicly traded companies disclose their use of “conflict minerals.” As of 2014, the Government Accounting Office reported that 1,321 companies filed the...more
Negotiating contracts in the supply chain are certainly challenging. As a lawyer, there is a temptation to want to change every term that is not to your liking. And, for that reason, a lot of lawyers will receive a contract...more