2024 End-to-End Manufacturing Manual
As you navigate the rapidly-evolving manufacturing landscape, the pace of change – from digital disruption to supply chain resiliency to the ubiquity of AI – has never been greater. In Foley’s 2024 Manufacturing Manual, authors from diverse practices and perspectives will release weekly articles that provide a comprehensive “end-to-end” analysis of the manufacturing industry’s legal landscape. Our passion is empowering manufacturers to navigate a rapidly changing world with confidence and agility by providing the knowledge, insights, and legal strategies you need to flourish. We hope this Manufacturing Manual helps you unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and success.
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Manufacturers have all-around business needs.
Foley offers the end-to-end business solutions manufacturing clients need. From protecting the IP of your initial bright idea to siting and facility development, through your manufacturing process, going to market, and any after-sale issues, our attorneys have seen it and done it.
Initial Product Concept & Development
- Patent, Trademark & Trade Secret Strategies
- Technology Acquisition & Licensing
- Regulatory Assessment, Planning & Compliance
- ESG Considerations
Siting & Facilities Development
- Siting Strategies & Land Acquisition
- Nearshoring & Government Incentives
- Facility Planning & Construction
- Tooling Agreements
- Environmental Permitting
Supply Chain Management
- Direct and Indirect Procurement & Supply Agreements
- Supply Chain Resilience & Redundancy
- Import & Customs Compliance
- Supplier Relations & Disputes
- Distressed & Bankrupt Suppliers
The Manufacturing Process
- Labor Relations, OSHA, & Employee Benefits
- AI, IoT & Robotics
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- Sustainability & Product Stewardship
- Emission & Effluent Compliance
- Risk Management & Insurance Issues
Going to Market
- Antitrust, Pricing & Competition Issues
- Distribution, Network & Retail Strategies
- Government Contracting
- Export, National Security & Customs Compliance
- CPSC, FDA & Regulatory Compliance
- Packaging, Labelling & Advertising
- Terms of Sale, Warranties, KPIs & Liability Management
After the Sale
- Product Recalls
- Privacy, Data & Analytics
- Warranty Disputes
- Product Liability & Class Actions
- Recycling & Product End-of-Life
- Patent, Trademark & Trade Secret Enforcement