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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Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations struggling
USA - October 22 2014 As election season kicks into high gear, one thing is clear: there will not be any movement on manufacturing legislative policies on Capitol Hill…
Manufacturing and infrastructure: not just about economics – our own security depends on it
USA - October 15 2014 The call for dramatic improvements in America's infrastructure as a critical driver in the reestablishment of the nation's manufacturing supremacy is…
Opportunistic acquisitions: buying assets through bankruptcy
USA - October 8 2014 Though often overlooked, bankruptcy sales can be a real boon to businesses looking for a great deal. Prospective purchasers must, of course…
U.S. regulations can raise risks for reshoring and next-generation manufacturing
USA - October 1 2014 More than a third of United States businesses are either bringing back or considering bringing back manufacturing activity to the U.S. through…
China’s pollution woes trigger a new environment for manufacturers in China
China - September 24 2014 China presents foreign manufacturers with many paradoxes. The most modern of manufacturing operations can exist nearby the most backward. Thousands…
Factoryless Goods Producers may be as hypothetical as their domestic factories
USA - September 17 2014 Recently, the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has considered a controversial new federal classification: "Factoryless Goods Producers"…
Customer collaboration and predictive analytics can lead to successful product manufacturing
USA - September 10 2014 Advanced manufacturing companies increasingly implement "Intellectual Property Plus," an expanded view of IP assets and risks. Through this lens…
4 simple tips for better supply agreements
USA - September 3 2014 Supply agreements serve as the lifeblood of many manufacturing companies. These agreements outline the terms and conditions controlling the supply of…
Trade secrets – protecting the (corporate) family jewels
USA - August 27 2014 Disputes regarding trade secrets and corporate espionage are becoming perpetual fixtures in the news. One of the most common scenarios is that a key…
Funds investing in U.S. manufacturing companies: foreign investor considerations
USA - August 20 2014 Operators of manufacturing companies, especially those considering a sale or capital raise, should understand investors' concerns regarding direct…
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