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Leveraging the UCC for Sellers

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For sellers of goods, it is all but impossible to escape the reach of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) because its Article 2 applies to sales of goods. The UCC contains several buyer friendly provisions (including certain...more

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Impacts of COVID-19 on Automotive Suppliers

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...Given that the original epicenter of the coronavirus was the important worldwide manufacturing hub of Wuhan, China, the automotive industry was swiftly and seriously impacted in ways that continue one year later. The...more

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Managing Warranty, Recall, and Litigation Risk for Automotive Suppliers

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Although the number of total vehicle recall campaigns is likely to be down this year, lower volume recall campaigns are expected to continue to trend upwards, including those involving electrical system components. ...more

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Be Wary of Warranties for Software Design

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The Situation: Whether warranties accompany software used in other products turns on many factors, including whether the designer is providing a "good" or "service," statements in advertising, representations made in sales...more

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Understanding The Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose In The Automotive Supply Chain

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For automotive suppliers, some of the most important terms in any contract for the purchase or sale of goods are the warranties that apply to those goods. This article will address one particular kind of warranty – the...more

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Fit for What Purpose? Understanding the Warranty of Fitness for Particular Purpose

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For manufacturing companies, some of the most important terms in any contract for the purchase or sale of goods are the warranties that apply to those goods. This article will address one particular kind of warranty – the...more

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Mitigating Product Liability for Artificial Intelligence

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The Situation: New technologies incorporating AI create questions about how product liability principles will apply and adapt. The Issue: Legislatures and courts have not addressed how product liability laws apply to new...more

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Protecting Your Supply Chain in the Face of Potential Auto Industry Challenges in 2018

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As the economy has improved and unemployment has fallen in the nearly 10 years since the Great Recession, North American vehicle sales volumes have also steadily increased and the forecast remains strong for 2018. Bloomberg...more

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Key Provisions for Supply Chain Contracts

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In the manufacturing industry, a company’s supply chain can be a source of both risk and value. By paying careful attention to the terms of its supply chain contracts, a company can help to mitigate its risks while at the...more

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Disputes in the Manufacturing Supply Chain

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Disputes in the automotive supply chain often involve questions concerning warranties, warranty disclaimers, limitations on remedies and limitations on damages. Understanding the basics of warranty law is critical to managing...more

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