Manufacturing is not just coming back. It’s dramatically moving forward. To help you stay at the forefront of this new industrial revolution, Foley’s Manufacturing Industry Advisor blog provides an online resource for candid exchanges with seasoned Foley attorneys about next-generation manufacturing issues.
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Peeking behind the curtain: macroeconomic insight into manufacturing
USA - April 8 2015 Last week, Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist for the National Association of Manufacturers ("NAM"), visited Foley & Lardner's Chicago office and…
Manufacturing on the rise in Florida
USA - April 1 2015 When one thinks of business in Florida, most think of tourism—amusement parks, fishing, golf, and beaches—or Florida’s world-famous citrus…
A new cyber world framework to strengthen agency information security
USA - March 25 2015 Manufacturers, defense suppliers and other federal contactors may benefit from a new cybersecurity law intended to safeguard agency information and…
Regulation of chemicals in consumer products on the rise
USA - March 11 2015 In recent years, manufacturers have seen a marked increase in state regulation of chemicals in consumer products. While the regulation of hazardous…
Made in the USA! Reshoring children’s products
USA - February 25 2015 For all expecting and new parents, you probably have learned how quickly buying your child’s products adds up! So why would you be willing to pay…
The government's strategy to combat the "cyber arms race"
USA - February 20 2015 In the midst of ongoing, escalating and increasingly troublesome reports of large-scale corporate cyber breaches, the federal government is trying to…
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: a pitfall in international trade
USA - February 18 2015 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) should be top of mind for any manufacturer conducting or considering international business. Indeed, any…
From carjacking to carhacking – lessons for the Internet of Things
USA - February 12 2015 The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming and perhaps the first place we will see the proverbial rubber hit the road is with something near and dear to…
Bring on the bots!
USA - February 4 2015 While what constitutes “advanced” constantly evolves, advanced robotic systems have been a reality on manufacturing floors since at least the 1970s…
Top three trends from 2014 to influence government contractors in 2015
USA - January 28 2015 Federal government contractors, especially those in the manufacturing sector, continue to experience the economic impact of budget cuts, decreased…
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