Top Legal Issues Facing the Automotive Industry in 2017

Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report that examines what the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory landscape will look like in 2017. Inside, you will learn about:

• Managing warranty, recall, and commercial contracting risk in 2017
• Identifying the causes of uncertainty regarding antitrust issues, as well as some questions and predictions for the coming year
• Taking steps to minimize potential labor and employment issues sparked by the new administration
• Recognizing the advantages in government contracts for small business concerns
• Knowing the risks of international and domestic compliance issues under the new administration
• Meeting the cybersecurity and telematics challenges presented by connected cars
• Preparing your business for the continued aggressive enforcement by the NHTSA regarding auto safety
• Discerning what bumps in the road may lie ahead for automotive mergers and acquisitions

We hope you find this report both useful and informative. If you have any questions regarding its content or how it may directly affect your business, please contact your attorney or the contributors listed on page 26.