Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report that examines what the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory landscape will look like in 2016. Inside, you will learn about the latest in:
Managing force majeure events, warranty and recall
exposure, volume fluctuations, and international
dispute resolution- Reducing compliance risk related to vehicle safety
and reporting, exploring autonomous and crash
avoidance technologies, and reviewing regulatory
developments related to vehicular cybersecurity
measures - Recognizing common cybersecurity myths and key
elements for risk management - Understanding the risks relative to international and
domestic compliance issues - Dealing with financially strained customers and
suppliers - Mitigating labor and management issues, including
independent contractor classification, paid sick leave
for same-sex married couples, and more - Heeding ongoing U.S. criminal antitrust prosecutions
and the reach of U.S. antitrust laws - Leveraging favorable current conditions in automotive
mergers and acquisitions - Investigating risks to government contracts posed by
counterfeit parts
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