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.
This week’s post was co-authored by Edward Heath and Kevin Daly. Attorneys Heath and Daly are members of Robinson+Cole’s Manufacturing Industry Team and regularly counsel clients on trade compliance, anti-corruption compliance, and other corporate compliance issues.
On September 26,…
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard
The end of the year is a great time for manufacturers to express gratitude for employees and their hard work during the year through holiday parties and events.…
The EPA is seeking comments on a newly released, revised guidance document regarding the consideration of environmental justice (EJ) concerns in the rulemaking process. The guidance document updates a 2016 version and incorporates new scientific developments, other EPA guidance, and…
Boeing has confirmed that its parts and distribution site has been attacked by LockBit ransomware, which is believed to be Russian based. Boeing has said that the attack has not affected flight safety. Boeing is investigating the attack.
LockBit publicly…
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Immigration Group lawyers Jennifer L. Shanley and Nina B. Pelc-Faszcza.
Starting November 1, 2023, all employers must use the revised Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification (edition date 08/01/23), when completing…
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
As we approach election season, conversations about politics are quickly picking up across the country and in the workplace. Employers may be wondering how they can…
This webinar will be co-presented by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson.
This year, lawmakers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York passed new laws regarding areas such as leave, discrimination, workers’ compensation, and in other important areas…
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
It’s the season of football, fall foliage, and unfortunately, the flu. As the temperatures dip and boxes of tissues begin to fly off the shelves,…
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Immigration Group lawyer Jennifer L. Shanley.
Recruiting the best talent is essential for many manufacturers’ ongoing success. Many times, the best talent is an individual who was born in…
This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Natale V. DiNatale.
The NLRB has reversed decades of precedent and made it far easier for unions to represent employees, including manufacturers, without a…
