Employers are contending with difficult challenges unlike any time in modern history. Even though many employees, especially in the manufacturing industry, returned to work after working from home during the COVID pandemic, the effects of the increased flexibility seen during
Manufacturing Industry Advisor
Manufacturing Industry Advisor, published by Foley & Lardner LLP, focuses on legal and regulatory issues affecting the manufacturing sector. The blog covers topics such as supply chain management, cybersecurity risks and strategies, intellectual property protection for emerging companies, FDA enforcement policies relevant to medical device manufacturers, and compliance challenges including anti-corruption and internal investigations. It addresses the intersection of law and business operations, providing insights on export controls, economic sanctions, contract management, and industry-specific regulatory developments. The content is aimed at helping manufacturers navigate legal complexities to mitigate risks and enhance operational resilience.
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Highly Evolved Intellectual Property Strategies for Protecting Consumer Products
Product companies in the 21st century must be nimble and capable of fast execution. Competition has never been so fierce because of the proliferation of the global economy, including typical market competitors, former manufacturers, and future competitors who currently work…
FTC Reminds CafePress That There Are Consequences for Data Breach (In)actions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accepted a proposed consent agreement earlier this week that includes payment of $500,000 for consumer redress from CafePress, an online platform allowing consumers to purchase customized merchandise from other consumers or “shopkeepers”, arising from CafePress’s…
ESG Metrics in Credit Agreements
The genesis of the term ESG, which combines environmental, social, and governance metrics into a popular acronym, is frequently linked to a report published in 2004 titled “Who Cares Wins.”1 The report, endorsed by a group of 20 financial institutions…
EV Buses: Arriving Now and Here to Stay
In the words of Miss Frizzle, “Okay bus—do your stuff!”1 A favorable regulatory environment, direct subsidy, private investment, and customer demand are driving an acceleration in electric vehicle (EV) bus adoption and the lane of busiest traffic is filling with…
Federal District Court in Wisconsin Tosses Price Discrimination Lawsuit Over Legality of Exclusive Car Showrooms Under the Robinson-Patman Act
On March 1, 2022, a federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”), holding that Ford’s Brand Exclusivity Standard, part of Ford’s Lincoln Commitment Program, does not violate the Robinson-Patman Act’s prohibitions on price discrimination or…
Blockchain for Critical Minerals
Critical minerals, which include rare earth minerals, are generally defined as minerals that are important to supply chains, but difficult to mine and ship due to scarcity, geopolitical issues, trade policy, or a combination of the three. The U.S. Department…
New U.S. Sanctions on Russia and Belarus in Response to the Ukraine Invasion Impose New Compliance Responsibilities
Beginning on February 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State imposed several successive waves of economic sanctions on Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These new…
U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes New Export Controls on Russia in Response to Ukraine Invasion
The authors of this article appreciate the contributions of the entire Foley & Lardner International Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Team.
On February 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed sweeping restrictions on…
War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing in the Supply Chain
Edwin Starr’s song, “War,” said it best.
As the first land war touching Europe in decades, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is what many are calling the start of WWIII—let’s hope not. Starr’s song lyrics lament the many, many negative impacts…