CES in Las Vegas has become one of the world’s premier “auto show” events. I was able to see that firsthand with my Foley colleagues in January 2020, before the current unpleasantness began…. This year, CES was back in a
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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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As EV Adoption Rises, EV Infrastructure May Be Approaching Its Inflection Point
In spite of the recent uncertainty over whether the Build Back Better Act will become law in any form resembling that passed by the House in Fall 2021, electric vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure may still be on the cusp of…
Blockchain for Capital Equipment in a Machine-as-a-Service Model
Subscription-based services, embraced by the software industry as an alternative to traditional models of selling product, provide a steady income stream to providers. Software-as-a-Service, along with the related Platform-as-a-Service, Network-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service models, provide benefits to customers by shifting maintenance…
Imminent outsourcing reporting obligation for VAT-IEPS Certified companies and others to Mexican Tax Authority (SAT)
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The General Foreign Trade Rules for 2022 (Rules) were published on December 24, 2021, and became effective January 1, 2022.
The Rules provide that companies registered in the Companies Certification Scheme under the VAT and Excise Tax (IEPS…
Can Automakers Use the Same Defenses to Software-Related Patent Infringement Suits?
Automakers continue to face similar challenges that software and electronics companies are familiar with, such as being targeted by non-producing entities (NPEs) as discussed in a previous post. While software and electronics companies can defend against such suits by attempting…
Off to the Races: EPA’s Aggressive New Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Fundamentally Reshape How Cars are Made and Powered
On December 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized its new national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. These new rules are the most ambitious in history, requiring automakers to meet the strictest…
President Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – Next Steps for Compliance
As we predicted, President Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act into law on December 23, 2021. The law bans the import of goods produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), and it goes into effect on…
Survey of Smart Manufacturers Says SME’s Need a LIFT
The results are in from a comprehensive survey of leaders from several large US manufacturing sectors concerning the adoption of smart manufacturing processes and systems. The survey was conducted, in part, by LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense manufacturing innovation…
Manufacturers Get Smarter on Smart Manufacturing
The concepts of “Smart Manufacturing” have been around for decades, but those concepts are starting to take hold more broadly. Smart manufacturing is essentially the use of technology to make manufacturing more efficient, reliable and traceable. Robots were one of…
US Auto Industry Focuses on Strategic Investments as World Eyes Future of EVs
As the rise of electric vehicles continues, many countries and industries have been pushing to get ahead of the demand for batteries, microchips, and other key components in these vehicles. In the US, automakers and suppliers have begun expanding battery…