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The New “Persuader Rule” and Its Impact on Manufacturers
USA - April 25 2016 The federal Office of Labor-Management Standards ("OLMS") in the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule, on March 24, 2016, that significantly…
Weathering the (Winter) Storm
USA - March 2 2016 Extreme winter weather can cause serious problems. For children, winter weather often means snow days and an escape from the confines of the…
U.S. Supreme Court Unexpectedly Stays Clean Power Plan
USA - February 11 2016 In a virtually unprecedented move, the Supreme Court yesterday issued an order staying the Clean Power Plan, the cornerstone of President Obama's…
Leaders Discuss Issues Facing Florida Manufacturers
USA - February 3 2016 As part of its ongoing 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour, the National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”), including CEO Jay Timmons and others…
China's “RoHS 2” Regulation: What Manufacturers Must Know
China - January 28 2016 After years of deliberation and industry anticipation, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) promulgated the “RoHS 2”…
Top Trends to Watch for in 2016
China - January 27 2016 Manufacturers continued to face challenges and find opportunities related to cybersecurity in 2015, and those trends can only be expected to intensify…
Top Counterfeiting Risks Manufacturers Face in 2016
USA - January 20 2016 The global market for all counterfeit items is booming, with the value of goods seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in fiscal year 2014…
Role of talent in site selection for manufacturers
USA - December 2 2015 One of the leading challenges facing many manufacturers in the U.S. is the attraction and retention of talent. At the same time, many U.S. states…
Common FCPA issues
USA - November 4 2015 As our previous posts illustrate, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) can carry a hefty cost. Two issues are commonly the…
EPA’s Clean Power Plan presents challenges, opportunities for manufacturers
USA - October 22 2015 While much of the focus on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Clean Power Plan (“CPP”) relates to its impact on utilities…
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