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In a court opinion that borrowed at length from the infamous “My father made him an offer he couldn’t refuse” scene from The Godfather, Warner’s client AirBoss Flexible Products prevailed in a high-profile supply chain...more
Exploring Trends in California’s Proposition 65: Claims, Chemicals, Products, and More - California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires, among other things,...more
In today’s complex global marketplace, businesses are increasingly confronted with the challenges of supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and fierce competition—all exacerbated by trade remedy tariffs. While many of these...more
A supplier may be able to change the terms of a dealer agreement upon renewal under the Alabama Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Light Industrial Equipment Franchise Act (“the Act”)....more
There are numerous ways of committing procurement fraud. When investigating all options need to be considered and collection of intelligence is crucial. StoneTurn Managing Director Phathu Makhadi highlights the most common...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released guidance with revisions to the Food Safety Modernization Act Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)....more
The re-election of Donald Trump has renewed focus on policies prioritizing American interests. The “America First” agenda is expected to impact the logistics industry, both domestically and globally. As the new administration...more
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, it also becomes a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target retailers, their suppliers, and their customers. As The Hacker News reports, criminal use of artificial...more
Employers in England, Scotland and Wales are now required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. New legislation, the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Oct. 28, 2024, published final regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code (Final Regulations)....more
Uncover hidden vulnerabilities and protect your business. In today’s interconnected world, supply chain disruptions can severely impact your business. Are you confident in your supply chain’s resilience? Do you fully...more
This white paper details the significant differences between the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule and recently issued Final Rule with respect to various premerger reporting requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...more
In the post-Covid era, we are all familiar with the concept of supply chain disruption. International supply chains have been impacted by war in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events and climate change. They...more
Supplier diversity programs are business initiatives designed to include businesses owned by traditionally underrepresented groups in companies’ supply chains. Effective supplier diversity programs expand supplier bases,...more
On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the U.S. Department of Justice (the “Agencies”), announced the most significant changes to the Premerger Notification Rules since the...more
Over the past two years, federal and state courts have issued a series of decisions with important implications for supply chain contracts. Most notably, the appellate courts in the AirBoss and Higuchi cases provided guidance...more
The long-awaited new HSR rules and Form have been released. They go into effect in approximately 90 days (mid-January), unless blocked by a federal judge. Companies engaging in M&A now face increased burdens compared to the...more
On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 5-0 to adopt new Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) rules, which will substantially expand filing requirements for parties when the new rules go into effect. The...more
Editor’s Note - Welcome to the October 2024 edition of Plugged In, in which we continue our three-part series on the role of technology and AI in shaping the future of the automotive industry. Our journey will culminate on...more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a Statement of Interest that underscores the need for careful evaluation of every survey and other information exchange managed by trade associations for the unique risks to...more
On September 27, 2024, Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the ongoing AD / CVD aluminum extrusions investigation. On the same day Commerce also posted its Final Scope Issues and Decision Memorandum. ...more
Global companies face significant risks in their supply chains of compliance with OFAC’s economic sanctions regime. OFAC has emphasized the importance of conducting supply chain risk assessments and audits....more
There are no specific wage rate classifications for most fabricators of materials that would make a company's employees subject to the prevailing wage rates. Based on Washington state 1) case law and 2) statutory and...more