What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Is It Time to Find a New Supplier?
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Options Beyond Contract Termination or Default
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What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Identifying Suppliers in Distress
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Patty Houser on Supplier Codes of Conduct
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In recent years, Latin America’s (“LatAm”) gaming industry- particularly the iGaming sector- has experienced significant growth, predominantly in South America, with countries such as Brazil and Peru leading the way. ...more
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No. 24-10 (the “Opinion”) to a dental supplies distributor (the “Requestor”...more
In the post-Covid era, we are all familiar with the concept of supply chain disruption. International supply chains have been impacted by war in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events and climate change. They...more
The number of cases involving so-called “nuclear verdicts” — that is, verdicts with awards of $10 million or more — have risen sharply, and many of those cases concern product liability claims. For large corporations, such...more
Here’s an interesting case from the California Court of Appeals dealing with a unique issue that can arise in beverage distribution contracts – can a supplier “constructively terminate” a distribution agreement through its...more
Two thousand twenty-three was no exception to the trend of recent years in the ever-increasing issuance of private enforcer-led Proposition 65 60-Day Notices of Violation (“Notices”) to businesses allegedly selling consumer,...more
In our What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress video series, we describe how to identify your critical suppliers that might be in jeopardy, provide suggestions on how you can help them, and share how you can protect your...more
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act will take effect on January 1, 2024, requiring certain organizations in Canada that are involved in the production or distribution of goods to submit a...more
Williams Mullen’s What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress video series describes how to identify your critical suppliers that might be in jeopardy, provides suggestions on how you can help them, and shares how you can...more
The Ninth Circuit has recently vacated a preliminary injunction prohibiting the termination of a beer distribution agreement. In City Beverages, LLC v. Crown Imports, LLC, City Beverages sued Crown Imports when Crown Imports...more
The following articles present a brief summary of topics of interest specific to French law which apply to French and foreign companies in the food, beverage and agriculture sector, when products are marketed in France....more
Whether seeking to expand an existing operation or grow into a new business, manufacturers large and small must evaluate locations with an eye on whether they would benefit their operations’ bottom line. Industries ranging...more
The Israeli Ministry of Finance and the Competition Authority published a public appeal to submit positions with regard to their plan to reduce concentration and increase competition in the food and toiletries market, which...more
The current regulation of cannabis products in the U.S. and Canada has left many dazed and confused. There seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation on the regulation of these products on both sides of the border....more
Twenty twenty-one proved to be another busy year in the world of California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”). Despite the second full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prop. 65 citizen plaintiff groups remained highly active....more
Companies doing business in or with Russia or Russian companies should carefully assess the impact of the new sanctions on their operations and activities and review their compliance procedures. This includes ensuring that...more
The EU is working on its next move toward sustainability and plans to oblige companies to address adverse sustainability impacts in their own operations and in their value chain. While the European Commission is working on...more
As part of its review of the EU antitrust rules governing vertical agreements, the European Commission (EC) has published for consultation a draft new section of its Vertical Guidelines, which contains proposed guidance on...more
Depuis début décembre, acheteurs et vendeurs sont entrés dans les « boxes » des négociations afin de finaliser avant le 1er mars les conventions régissant leurs relations commerciales pour l’année 2022. Au cœur des...more
A few days ago, the Israeli Competition Authority published for public comments draft public statement 1/22, presenting its position on vertical price maintenance arrangements. The final public statement 1/22 will replace the...more
The IGB held its monthly meeting on November 18, 2021. As noted last month, this meeting was added as a Special Board Meeting. Board members present included Chairman Schmadeke, Member Hayden and Member Bell. Before we...more
It’s official: the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (“MSPV”) 2.0 Program is no more. The VA has announced that it will not revive MSPV 2.0 following several unusually painful protests at...more
Massachusetts franchise protection laws may be the furthest thing from our minds while enjoying a cold beverage this summer, but recent legal developments have changed the way that alcoholic beverages make their way from...more
Supply chain management of the near future will be nimble and effective, but above all else, it will be pragmatic. The Covid-19 pandemic unleashed upon the world a master class in global supply chain management. Professionals...more