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Battery Stewardship Act: Colorado Enacts Legislation Establishing a Framework for Management

The Colorado Legislature has enacted, and the Governor signed Senate Bill 25-163, which is titled: The Battery Stewardship Act (“Act”). The Act establishes a framework addressing the collection, transportation,...more

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European Commission Unveils Two Proposals Impacting the EU Batteries Regulation

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The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies....more

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Reese’s Law: The Evolving Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape for Consumer Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Over the past year, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products intended to contain...more

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Navigating the Legal Landscape of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

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The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution is reshaping the automotive industry, promising a greener future and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. However, as EV adoption accelerates, manufacturers face a growing legal and...more

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Productwise Battery Shorts, Part 3: Substance Restrictions

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In Part 3 of our ‘Battery Shorts’ series, we look at the substance restrictions under the new European Union (EU) Batteries Regulation, which have applied since 18 August 2024....more

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Productwise Battery Shorts, Part 2: Conformity Assessment and CE Marking Requirements

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In Part 2 of our ‘Battery Shorts’ series, we look at the conformity assessment and CE marking requirements under the new European Union Batteries Regulation, which have applied since 18 August 2024....more

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What to Expect from CPSC in 2025

At the end of last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved an Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes CPSC’s strategic priorities and resource allocations for the coming year. Stated...more

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Industrial Project Activity in the Southeastern U.S. and North Carolina's Efforts to Secure Development-Ready Sites for...

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Entering 2025, industrial project activity across multiple industries remains strong in the southeastern region of the United States. Significant Congressional enactments, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS...more

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New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations May Impact Imported Lithium-Ion Batteries

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The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), an ad hoc trade association of domestic manufacturers, filed petitions on Dec. 18, 2024, with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade...more

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Chinese Manufactured Batteries Pose Cybersecurity Threat to Critical Infrastructure

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, released its annual report to Congress this month.  The 793-page report responds to the Commission’s mandate to “monitor, investigate, and report to Congress on the...more

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Foley Automotive Update - November 2024

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Foley & Lardner will provide podcast commentary on key trends impacting the automotive supply industry as part of the firm’s participation in the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Annual Conference on November 12-13, 2024...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 9

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Editor’s Note - November’s edition of Plugged In concludes a three-part series focused on the impact of technology and AI on the automotive industry. DW Member Greg Ewing discusses the significant cybersecurity and privacy...more

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Grappling with Safe Battery Handling and End-of-Life Concerns in the EV Revolution

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Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased risk of battery fires following saltwater intrusion from storm surges, and states are beginning to...more

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Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer...more

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Productwise Battery Shorts, Part 1: Are My Products Affected and When Do I Need to Comply?

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The European Union Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 started applying in August 2024 and represents a major change for anyone who manufactures, imports, or sells stand-alone batteries, or products containing batteries....more

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Le gouvernement du Canada impose de nouveaux tarifs douaniers sur les véhicules électriques et les produits d’acier chinois

Aperçu - Le 26 août 2024, le gouvernement du Canada (le « gouvernement ») a annoncé d’importantes mesures ayant une incidence sur les importations de produits chinois. Ces mesures comprennent les suivantes...more

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Canada Introduces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs and Steel Products

Overview - On August 26, 2024, the Canadian government announced significant measures impacting importations of Chinese goods. In particular, the government announced the following...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - August 2024

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Canada Announces 30-Day Consultation on Measures to Address China's Trade Practices Related to Electric Vehicles

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On July 2, 2024, Canada will initiate a 30-day consultation period on potential policy responses to China’s rapid rise as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs). Canada alleges that unfair trade practices...more

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Navigating the Solarscape: Our Handy Solar Tariffs Cheat Sheet

The solar industry is starting to get whiplash. Over the past year in particular, the industry has experienced a whirlwind of regulatory changes making solar tariffs some of the most complex tariffs in all of U.S. importing...more

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Section 301 Tariffs Update

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Following last week’s announcement concerning the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to add or increase Section 301 ad valorem rates of duty for certain products of China, on May 22, 2024, the USTR issued its highly...more

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USTR Releases Section 301 Tariff Specifics and Electric Vehicles Will Be Impacted | 美国贸易办公室发布301条款关税细节;电动汽车将受到影响

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The USTR released more specifics regarding the proposed increase in tariffs on “key sectors.”  The most recent announcement clarifies the actual products impacted, the timing of such tariffs, and an exclusion process for a...more

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Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports in Strategic Sectors

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The Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan....more

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Section 301 Review Raises Tariffs in Key Sectors, Keeps Existing Tariffs, and Increases Enforcement

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The Biden administration announced that it will increase tariffs in key product areas, largely focusing on electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and supporting industries. This increase in tariffs results from the U.S....more

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy...more

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