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The rise of President Trumps’ tariffs in 2025 has brought uncertainty to the profitability of product sales and has thrown a wrench in previously stable supply relationships. Reminiscent of the 2020 push to review force...more
In a court opinion that borrowed at length from the infamous “My father made him an offer he couldn’t refuse” scene from The Godfather, Warner’s client AirBoss Flexible Products prevailed in a high-profile supply chain...more
Over the past two years, federal and state courts have issued a series of decisions with important implications for supply chain contracts. Most notably, the appellate courts in the AirBoss and Higuchi cases provided guidance...more
Relying on a recent Michigan Supreme Court opinion, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a preliminary injunction requiring an auto supplier to supply products, holding that the parties’ purchase order...more
Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s landmark decision in MSSC, Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Products Co., 511 Mich. 176 (2023), in which Warner represented the prevailing party, many businesses have been re-examining whether...more
As this blog previously reported, the Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision in MSSC, Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Prods. Co. Warner represented the prevailing party, AirBoss. In that case, the court held that...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
In our previous articles in the Supply Chain Survival Series, we discussed when a party’s failure to perform may (or may not) be excused by a contractual force majeure provision or by the common law doctrines of...more
It is quite common in the automotive manufacturing industry for supply contracts to use framework agreements or blanket purchase orders extending over a certain period of time or for the lifetime of the product line. The...more
MSSC, Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Prods. Co. is the first case to interpret a key provision of the Uniform Commercial Code in nearly 40 years – and one that will reverberate for suppliers up and down the supply chain. The...more
The infamous “zero-Covid policies” of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the most severe of which were enacted in 2020, have had enormous impact on the global economy and supply chains. The government-imposed restrictions...more
With market volatility and supply chain constraints at record levels, manufacturers find themselves in unfamiliar territory with their supply base. As a consequence, manufacturers may need to protect production and reduce...more
Key Points - U.S. producers filed a new petition on freight rail couplers from China and Mexico that could subject those products to antidumping and countervailing duties. In 2021, China and Mexico made up a combined...more
It seems like almost every industry has been impacted by supply chain issues, and local breweries are no exception. Various problems like shortages of drivers; inflation; delays in shipping due to climate issues and in some...more
With important developments such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and raw material and labor shortages, businesses face a myriad of challenges. Among those challenges are a business's or its...more
In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Sarah Dadush and Olivia Windham Stewart, leaders of the Business and Human Rights Law Program at Rutgers Law School in New Jersey. They discuss environmental,...more
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries experienced a major shift in how the personnel of key suppliers worked, with “nonessential” personnel in large part working remotely. When this shift to remote work first happened...more
In light of ever-growing complex business arrangements, companies are increasingly dependent on cross-border supply chain networks. Supply chains networks, which usually encompass development, sourcing, production,...more
It’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. at ABC Corp., and Mike from purchasing enters your office, slumping into his chair with a heavy sigh. Prime resin is in short supply. The next delivery will be weeks late, only half your order can be...more
After working through the weekend, you and your attorney are able to work out a plan for how to respond to your angry customer and your resin supplier. As you’re settling in at your desk at ABC Corp. feeling glad to have that...more
For more than 20 years, the supply chain issues were relatively minor, and problems with obtaining goods using Just in Time logistics and lowest price models were few. Supply was ample and demand steady. The last two years...more
Inflation, rising gas prices, and global unrest continue to dominate the news. Economic uncertainty continues to grow, and the impact of these concerns runs deep, affecting individuals, families, and businesses alike. In...more
While our inboxes are flooded on a daily basis with news about how the pandemic has created supply chain and commodities issues, global organizations must think about more than just near-term issues. Although the pandemic...more
GE Appliances is busier than ever meeting unprecedented demand with consumers cooking more and spending more time at home during the pandemic. Senior leaders are focusing on key priorities including managing supply chain and...more
In late December 2021, the United States banned imports of disposable gloves produced in Malaysia by manufacturer Brightway Holdings over allegations of forced labor....more