As manufacturing employers are well aware, the COVID pandemic has forced many employers to furlough or layoff employees. Some operations were closed altogether, while others furloughed employees for various periods of time. Often those layoffs or furloughs were longer than
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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Inflation Woes: Four Key Ways for Companies to Address Inflation in the Supply Chain
The U.S. economy is grappling with the highest inflation in decades, with extensive inflation in the supply chain affecting companies worldwide. Supply chain disruptions undoubtedly have contributed to rising inflation, as extensive delays and skyrocketing costs continue to plague the…
Announcing Foley’s Supply Chain Disruption Series
The disruption to the supply chain caused by recent material and labor shortages and freight delays (associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and other unforeseen catastrophes) has left the supply chain in disarray. At its most basic level, the supply chain…
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Reinstates the Superfund Tax, Starting July 1, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed at the end of 2021, reinstates the Superfund chemical excise taxes under Sections 4661 and 4671 of the Internal Revenue Code. These taxes were in place until 1995 to fund the Federal Hazardous…
What Does “Manufacturing” Mean to You? The U.S. Government Wants to Know
You probably know that the Buy American Act (BAA) establishes a preference, in procurements by U.S. government agencies, for the purchase of items manufactured in the United States. But did you know that the BAA contract clause does not itself…
UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, Negotiations Formally Initiated to Finalize it Within Two Years
On May 20, 2022 the Secretary of Economy of Mexico, Tatiana Clouthier, and the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade of the United Kingdom, Anne-Marie Trevelyan formally initiated negotiations towards a new Free Trade Agreement between both…
ESG Best Practices regarding Social Washing from the Loan Syndications and Trading Association
As Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”)1 trends continue to evolve, the industry continues to publish best practices and guidance to aid in the development of this rapidly growing market. Most recently, the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (“LSTA”) jointly with the…
Industry Insights – Key Takeaways from 2022 Smart Fabrics Summit
On March 28-29, the 2022 Smart Fabrics Summit, organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), was held at the Wilson College of Textiles of North Carolina State University. The Summit is an annual conference that serves as a meeting…
Electrifying a Fleet Presents Opportunities for Local Grid Stability and Revenue for Fleet Owners
In our March 15 article, EV Buses: Arriving Now and Here to Stay, we discussed the opportunities being created when fleet operators shift powertrains from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicle engines (EV). With reduced maintenance costs, government…
New “Buy America” Guidance for Infrastructure Projects: Key Takeaways for Manufacturers
On April 18, 2022, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued preliminary guidance to federal agencies on how to implement the new “Buy America” requirements applicable to federally funded infrastructure projects. These new requirements, imposed by the Infrastructure…