Straight Talks: New players, new rules - IP disruption in the automobile industry
A federal court in Wisconsin recently granted a motion to dismiss all claims in a putative multi-district class action against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, asserting claims that the OEM’s warranty violated the...more
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - China may have surpassed Japan to become the world’s largest...more
This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Labor negotiations between the UAW and Detroit Three automakers...more
By a 4-1 vote on June 23, 2022, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that is squarely aimed at changing the way dealers interact with customers in the automotive financing process, with...more
In 2022, automotive suppliers face many of the same issues that have bedeviled the industry throughout 2021, as well as a host of all-new challenges. Unfortunately, as with many aspects of pre-pandemic life, the relative...more