Four and One-Half Years! January 1, 2021 … at last … at long last as some might celebrate… or, as others might lament, a day which should have never come. Brexit is finally arriving. Four and one-half years have passed...more
1/7/2021
/ Automotive Industry ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Free Movement ,
International Arbitration ,
Investment ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Three and one-half years after the UK voted narrowly to exit the EU (“Brexit”), uncertainty on the timing, terms or even whether there will be an exit from the EU continues to damage UK’s motor vehicle industry – whether in...more
Almost three years after the UK’s 2016 referendum to exit the EU (“Brexit”), there is no UK agreement on the substantive terms of exit or its timing. It is clear, however, that Brexit is causing devastating economic loss and...more
This is the sixth in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 voter referendum in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”). This current...more
11/15/2017
/ Anti-Subsidies ,
Article 50 Treaty of the EU ,
Automotive Industry ,
Competition ,
EU ,
Manufacturers ,
Member State ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Referendums ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
WTO
We expect that this year’s antitrust outlook will continue to carry a degree of uncertainty, whether in the United States, the European Union, or elsewhere. Our next two posts will cover some of the causes of present...more
Our second antitrust outlook-focused post reflects on how we expect 2017 to continue to shape up as a year in which competition policy and enforcement will face increased uncertainty and complexity, specifically with respect...more
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report that examines what the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory landscape will look like in 2017. Inside, you will learn about:
- Managing warranty, recall, and...more
1/13/2017
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Automobile Recall ,
Automotive Industry ,
Compliance ,
Connected Cars ,
Contract Disputes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Warranties
This is the fourth in an ongoing series of Dashboard Insights blog posts on the implications of the June 23, 2016 voter referendum in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”). Prior articles...more
11/17/2016
/ Adequate Assurances ,
Automotive Industry ,
Competition ,
EU ,
Exports ,
Foreign Corporations ,
GlaxoSmithKline ,
Immigration Reform ,
Imports ,
Political Debates ,
Renault-Nissan ,
Scotland ,
Tariffs ,
UK Brexit
This article is the second in an ongoing series of blog posts by Foley & Lardner LLP on the implications of the June 23, 2016 referendum decision in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”). The first blog...more
8/16/2016
/ Automotive Industry ,
EU ,
EU Single Market ,
Free Movement ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Innovation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Harmonization ,
Research and Development ,
TTIP ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
WTO
For the last several years, the global auto industry has been rocked by unprecedented investigations and prosecution. Numerous international cartels, involving scores of companies and individuals, have engaged in...more
7/22/2015
/ Antitrust Investigations ,
Auto Parts ,
Automotive Industry ,
Cartels ,
Class Action ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FTAIA ,
Government Investigations ,
Price-Fixing ,
SCOTUS ,
Sherman Act ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
Treble Damages
Recent U.S. and international antitrust developments will have important implications in 2015 for the automotive industry. U.S. antitrust developments include, in particular: In the international sector, important...more
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this overview of the major trends we see affecting automotive suppliers this year. While not all legal risk can be anticipated, companies that are aware of litigation,...more
1/12/2015
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Auto Parts ,
Automobile Recall ,
Automotive Industry ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Manufacturers ,
NHTSA ,
NLRB ,
Suppliers ,
V2V
Steady as clockwork, auto parts investigations around the globe are continuing. These investigations have exposed wide-ranging price fixing conspiracies. Prosecutors rely on well-organized global enforcement cooperation,...more
We know that you have been considering what business and commercial issues you will face in 2014 (and perhaps beyond) as an Automotive Supplier. But, have you been considering what legal issues you are likely to face? Do you...more