Elizabeth Haas is a partner and chair of the Antitrust Practice Group at Foley. In this video, she details unique business challenges that can raise antitrust issues. At Foley, we work closely with our consumer products clients to develop practical
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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Standard Warranties and Disclaimers for Consumer Goods
Lauren Loew is a Litigation partner in Foley’s Chicago office. Manufacturers of consumer products, their distributors, and retailers face a patchwork of evolving regulations and laws pertaining to consumer warranties. In this video, Lauren discusses examples of both express and…
Product Liability
Katy Koski is a partner in Foley’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, focusing on product liability litigation. Foley provides clients with tailored solutions to managing and defending their products from individual and class action attacks. Foley brings litigation…
IP Protection for Consumer Products Design
Jean-Paul Ciardullo is a partner in the IP Litigation Practice Group, in Foley’s Los Angeles office. In this video, he shares his perspectives on how manufacturers can strategically approach intellectual property issues related to developing a new consumer product. Foley…
Consumer Products: FDA and Regulatory Issues
Nate Beaver, a partner in Foley’s Washington, D.C. office, works with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. One of the most difficult aspects of FDA compliance is deciding whether to undertake a product…
Distribution & Franchise: Different Ways for Delivering Products to Consumers
By Peter Loh
Peter Loh is a partner and vice chair of the Distribution & Franchise Practice Group at Foley & Lardner LLP. In this video, he explains several ways in which consumer products manufacturers can bring their goods to market. Distribution dealerships…
Complying with Consumer Product Advertising and Labeling Regulations and Other Requirements
Jai Singh is a partner and co-chair of Foley’s Consumer Products Team, as well as the vice chair of the firm’s Consumer Law and Class Action Practice Group. He routinely counsels consumer product clients on forming effective and compliant advertising…
Best Practices for Complying with Consumer Products Safety Commission Regulations
Erik Swanholt is a partner and co-chair of Foley’s Consumer Products Team in Los Angeles. He works with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to help clients navigate the complicated rules and regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC protects…
Sufficiently Conspicuous: Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers for Subscription-Based Businesses
Since its enactment in 2010, California’s Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) has motivated an ever-increasing number of putative class action complaints. The latest surge is due in large part to amendments that went into effect last summer that add to the…
What Every Multinational Company Should Know About . . . Section 337 Cases at the International Trade Commission
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is a fast-paced, high-stakes forum for companies with significant U.S. operations and/or U.S. intellectual property rights. Broad in scope, Section 337 empowers the ITC to hear and resolve complaints brought by companies alleging…