True to its word, the SEC released its proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, last week. The rule would require companies to disclose a wide variety of climate-related information, including information about climate-related risks
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The Manufacturing Law Blog, published by Robinson & Cole LLP, addresses legal issues relevant to the manufacturing sector. It covers topics such as labor and employment law including workplace conduct and accommodations, immigration compliance particularly related to employment eligibility and Temporary Protected Status, intellectual property and technology agreements impacting manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance. The blog also discusses risk management strategies for manufacturing companies, including safety and inclusion at workplace events, contract negotiation with technology providers, and avoiding disputes in IT projects. It highlights evolving legal developments affecting manufacturers and provides practical guidance for maintaining compliance and managing workforce challenges.
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SEC Scrutiny of Climate Change Disclosures on the Rise
By Megan Baroni
While we await the SEC’s proposed rules regarding mandatory climate change disclosures (signaled to be coming as soon as next Monday, March 21), the SEC has been digging in to company filings to scrutinize how, if at all, its registrants…
Who’s calling the shots? A look at the current status of COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Below is an excerpt of an article co-authored with Kayla N. West and Jonathan H. Schaefer that was published in ISHN on February 16, 2022.
The article points out that since the COVID-19 vaccination was made available to the public…
Navigating the Pitfalls of Romantic or Close Relationships in the Workplace
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Emily A. Zaklukiewicz.
In today’s world, employees in manufacturing and similar industries spend a majority of their time on-site at work, engaging in work, and communicating with…
Revisiting OEM/Supplier Relations
Paul Ericksen of Industry Week has been writing about supply chain issues for many years. His most recent article “Supplier Goodwill toward OEMs Has Run Dry” caught my attention. The title is clearly meant to be provocative even though Paul…
2022 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Emily A. Zaklukiewicz.
This week, we continue our 2022 outlook series with a focus on labor and employment. It goes without saying that over the last two…
2022 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers
By Megan Baroni
Last week, Jeff kicked off our 2022 outlook for manufacturers, covering corporate compliance and litigation. This week, I am turning to the environmental, health, and safety issues that may occupy the minds and the time of manufacturers in 2022.
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Supreme Court Halts Implementation of OSHA ETS
By Megan Baroni
Thank you to my colleagues Jonathan Schaefer and Abby Warren for their contributions to this post.
We take a break from our regularly scheduled “2022 outlook” programming to bring you breaking news on the seesaw that is the enforcement of…
2022 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers
In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues they face in their global operations. Starting in 2016, we began a new tradition of…
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Two Federal Vaccine Mandates
By Megan Baroni
Thank you to Jonathan Schaefer for this post. Jon focuses his practice on environmental compliance counseling, occupational health and safety, permitting, site remediation, and litigation related to federal and state regulatory programs.
On December 21, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court…