In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues they face in their global operations.
Starting in 2016, we began a tradition of dedicating our first three posts of the year to a yearly outlook from different vantage points.…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
As we look ahead to 2026, several significant employment law developments and trends are on the horizon, especially with regard to local and state laws. Below are a few key issues likely to impact manufacturers in 2026:
Regulation of the Use of…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Rauchell Beckford-Anderson.
Holiday celebrations are meaningful ways to recognize employees’ annual contributions to the company; however, such celebrations can introduce safety, compliance, and cultural challenges. So, as you deck the halls and cue up the playlist, remember: a great party is about more than…
Below is an excerpt of an article authored by Intellectual Property + Technology member Kayla O’Leary Daly that was published in Industry Today on November 11, 2025.
Focus on negotiating key issues rather than attempting to revise the entire agreement.
Companies of all shapes and sizes, from start-ups to major corporations and across all industries,…
Below is an excerpt of an article authored by Intellectual Property + Technology partner Jacqueline Pennino Scheib that was published in Corporate Counsel on November 7, 2025.
“Information technology projects frequently fail to deliver on expectations. They routinely fall short of the expected deliverables and take longer and cost more than planned. To the extent…
Below is an excerpt of an article authored by Manufacturing Law industry team partner Jennifer L. Shanley and M. Carmen Ruiz, both Immigration group members, that was published in Industry Today on October 28, 2025.
The current administration has ushered in an era of increasing immigration complexity, especially in the area of Temporary Protected…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Bryce Simmons.
In a landmark move, Rhode Island has become the first state in the United States to mandate workplace accommodations for employees and applicants experiencing menopause and related medical conditions. The law became effective on June 24, 2025, amending the Rhode Island Fair…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
In recent years, certain manufacturers are requiring workers to use wearable technologies at work to increase efficiency and productivity and mitigate health and safety risks. Although the use and application of wearable technology continues to expand and change the manufacturing industry landscape,…
This week’s post is authored by Emilee Mooney Scott and is also available on Robinson+Cole’s Environmental Law + blog. Thank you to Emilee for contributing. Emilee is a partner in the firm’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications group, focusing her practice on a variety of environmental compliance and transactional matters, including the Connecticut Transfer Act and Release…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
With fall approaching and school back in session, the end of 2025 is on the horizon. The beginning of the new calendar year serves as an opportune time for manufacturers to revisit their wage and hour practices for compliance with applicable state…
