Arbitration

Recent State-Court Decision Manufactures Raised EyebrowsA Look Back and Ahead: 2020 Employment Law PredictionsManufacturing a Summer (Employment) Potpourri

Bankruptcy

Your Customer Just Declared Bankruptcy: Recent Decision That All Suppliers/Vendors Should Be Aware Of

Benefits

2024 Labor and Employment Outlook for ManufacturersNew “Wage Range” Disclosure Requirements in Multiple StatesNew York City and State Paid Leave Laws Mean Changes for Manufacturers

Best Practices

Spring Things for Employers to ConsiderThe Spooky Consequences of Halloween Celebrations in the WorkplaceWhy The Secrecy?  U.S. Privately Held Manufacturers Can Benefit From Revealing More Information On Their Websites

Chemical Regulation

2024 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for ManufacturersPFAS Reporting Rules to Ring in the New YearEPA Proposes Enforceable Drinking Water Standards For PFAS

Class Actions

One Year Later: An Update on the PUMP Act and Right to Express Milk at WorkCommon Mistakes That Lead To Big Customer DisputesState Officials Investigate Use of Non-Competes – Manufacturers Take Notice

Contracts

Using Force Majeure as Tariff StrategyHere’s How Commercial Contracts Can Ease the Cost Burden of New Tariffs Impacting Manufacturers2024 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook for Manufacturers

Coronavirus

Using Force Majeure as Tariff StrategyHere’s How Commercial Contracts Can Ease the Cost Burden of New Tariffs Impacting ManufacturersTackle Flu Season with Confidence  

Crisis Management Counseling

Five Tips for Managing Internal Emails in Supply Chain/Customer Disputes2020 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook for ManufacturersConviction of Foreign Employee Reinforces Broad Geographic Reach of FCPA

Discrimination/Harassment

Weight Loss, Miracle Medications & the Workplace2024 Labor and Employment Outlook for ManufacturersEmbracing Inclusivity in the Workplace This Holiday Season

Drones

Trump’s Drone Duet: Executive Orders Cracking Down on Threats While Boosting U.S. Drone Leadership

Employment Decisions

How To Stay I-9 Compliant in Today’s Immigration WorldFirst Law in Country to Explicitly Include Menopause as Protected ConditionEEOC Enforcement Activities Take Shape Under Second Trump Administration

Environment

The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready?Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS PlanCuts, Closures, and Confusion: A Quick Update on U.S. EPA

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready?Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS PlanPFAS Reporting Rules to Ring in the New Year

Environmental Enforcement

The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready?Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS PlanCuts, Closures, and Confusion: A Quick Update on U.S. EPA

Environmental Rulemaking

The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready?Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS PlanCuts, Closures, and Confusion: A Quick Update on U.S. EPA

Family Medical Leave Act

Who’s calling the shots? A look at the current status of COVID-19 vaccine mandates2022 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers“Georgia On [Manufacturers’] Minds”

Health & Safety

First Law in Country to Explicitly Include Menopause as Protected ConditionWearables in the Warehouse – Key Employment Law Considerations for ManufacturersEnvironmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for 2025

Industry Outlook

How To Stay I-9 Compliant in Today’s Immigration WorldWearables in the Warehouse – Key Employment Law Considerations for ManufacturersThriving in Disruption: The Future of Manufacturing

Intellectual Property

Supreme Court Decision Could Increase Copyright Trolling in the Second CircuitA New Supreme Court Case Could Take a Toll on Copyright TrollsManufacturing Alert: New Court Decision Underscores Importance of Forum Selection Clauses in Contracts

Labor Relations

How To Stay I-9 Compliant in Today’s Immigration WorldWearables in the Warehouse – Key Employment Law Considerations for ManufacturersThriving in Disruption: The Future of Manufacturing

Litigation

Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other ExportersCourt Halts Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Final RuleFTC Votes to Finalize Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

Medical Testing

Who’s calling the shots? A look at the current status of COVID-19 vaccine mandatesConnecticut’s Recreational Marijuana Law And Its Impact on the WorkplaceWhat Is the Current State of Drug Testing Programs in Today’s Workplaces?

Noncompete

Court Halts Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Final RuleFTC Votes to Finalize Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide2024 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers

OSHA Compliance

OSHA Releases Proposed Extreme Heat RuleAs the Temperature Rises, Employer Obligations Rise TooOSHA May Seek to Allow Union Officials to Join Inspections at Non-Union Facilities

Product Development

Trump’s Drone Duet: Executive Orders Cracking Down on Threats While Boosting U.S. Drone LeadershipBuy American and Buy EuropeanThe Challenges Facing Manufacturers Wishing To Sell Products Globally

Product Liability

Five Tips for Managing Internal Emails in Supply Chain/Customer DisputesIs Reshoring Here To Stay For Manufacturers?Common Mistakes That Lead To Big Customer Disputes

Real Estate

Manufacturers Are Building Occupants, too - EHS Issues Related to Building OccupancyHave You Considered Alternative and Renewable Energies?What's your on-line (EHS) profile?

Supply Chain

Thriving in Disruption: The Future of ManufacturingUsing Force Majeure as Tariff StrategyHow AI Can Address Manufacturing Supply Chain Issues

Trade Compliance

Using Force Majeure as Tariff StrategyRecent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other ExportersFive Eyes on Sanction Enforcement: Joint Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion From U.S. and Allies Identifies Detailed Expectations for Export Control Diligence in Sensitive Transactions

Uncategorized

Is ChatGPT the New “WebMD” for Human Resources Professionals to Contend With?2020 Corporate Compliance & Litigation Outlook for ManufacturersGovernment Initiatives in Response to Wave of Harassment Allegations Challenge Manufacturers

Wage and Hour

As 2025 Begins to Wind Down, A Few Wage and Hour Reminders for Connecticut ManufacturersEarly Holiday Gift for CT Employers – Guidance Recently Issued on Paid Sick Leave LawFederal Judge Strikes Down DOL’s New Overtime Rule

Workplace Accidents

As the Temperature Rises, Employer Obligations Rise TooBeware of “Be Mine” in the WorkplaceLet the Gifts Be the Only Surprise at the Company Holiday Party