This week’s post is authored by Emilee Mooney Scott and is also available on Robinson+Cole’s Environmental Law + blog. Thank you to Emilee for contributing. Emilee is a partner in the firm’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications group, focusing her practice on
Manufacturing Law Blog
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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As 2025 Begins to Wind Down, A Few Wage and Hour Reminders for Connecticut Manufacturers
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
With fall approaching and school back in session, the end of 2025 is on the horizon. The beginning of the new calendar year serves as an opportune time…
Thriving in Disruption: The Future of Manufacturing
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Susan Poeton, Editor of Industry Today, one of the leading U.S. manufacturing industry trade publications, for its “Industry Insights” podcast. During the episode, Susan and I focused on three primary issues impacting…
Is ChatGPT the New “WebMD” for Human Resources Professionals to Contend With?
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to quickly spread across the manufacturing industry, and employers are tasked with understanding and managing the impact and capabilities of…
As Tariff Talks Heat Up, Revisiting Two Key Laws Related to Layoffs
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
As tariff talks continue to heat up and fuel heightened economic uncertainty, manufacturers are left to determine how to best manage their workforces while continuing to meet…
Filing EEO-1 Reports in 2025: Key Points Employers Need to Know
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Bryce Simmons.
Every year, private sector employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees who met certain criteria, are required to submit workforce…
Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS Plan
This post was co-authored by Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications group partners Jonathan Schaefer and Emilee Mooney Scott and is being shared on our Environmental Law + blog. If you’re interested in getting updates on developments affecting environmental regulation, we invite you…
Spring Things for Employers to Consider
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
Trees are beginning to bloom, and bees are buzzing in flower fields as spring is officially underway. As summertime approaches and temperatures continue to rise, employers should…
Using Force Majeure as Tariff Strategy
Recently, I shared insights about the use of force majeure with Aviation Week Executive Editor Michael Bruno for his story, “Aerospace Industry Mulls Force Majeure In Wake Of Tariffs.”
In light of anticipated tariffs this year, aerospace suppliers are…
Here’s How Commercial Contracts Can Ease the Cost Burden of New Tariffs Impacting Manufacturers
This week’s post is a re-publishing of an article authored by Business Litigation group chair Edward J. Heath, which ran in the Hartford Business Journal’s “Expert’s Corner” on March 24, 2025.
Commercial contracts tend to be full of “boilerplate…