We at Schwabe and Aldrich are excited to share the insightful findings from the third edition of our State of Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest survey. Having conducted similar surveys in 2018 and 2021, we’ve maintained...more
Applause can be heard from diverse sectors of private industry as the U.S. Congress redoubles its resolve against threats in the supply chain. New bills introduced in recent months target supply chain challenges at home and...more
On September 22, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 701 (AB 701), another “first in the nation” law, this time taking aim at perceived health and safety issues applicable to certain warehouse...more
It seems like there is a new article every day about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the supply chain, particularly as economies reopen and we move into the next phase of the “new normal.” The disruptions in the supply...more
Governors and local governments are issuing orders daily that are restricting business operations to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Most orders allow for certain "essential businesses" to remain in operation, although the...more