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Manufacturing

Overview

As a stakeholder in the manufacturing sector, you operate within a highly competitive global landscape shaped by evolving technologies, supply-chain complexities, and a shifting regulatory environment. Faegre Drinker leverages an extraordinary legacy of experience to serve manufacturing clients, representing companies that make and sell products across an array of industries, including automotive, construction, metals, health and life sciences, food and agribusiness, and consumer goods.

With an international presence, we seamlessly support your operations, expansion, and compliance needs — wherever your business takes you. Our customs and trade attorneys help you manage international regulations, import/export controls, and global supply-chain challenges. Our team also excels in environmental compliance and risk management, advising you on regulatory issues, sustainability initiatives, and environmental litigation. In labor relations, we support you in union negotiations, employment disputes, and workplace compliance, ensuring you maintain strong, effective workforce management.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables you to benefit from our collaborative experience across many practice areas, including M&A, high-stakes litigation, and strategic investment and capital deployment, drawing on resources and insights from overlapping sectors to provide comprehensive, business-focused legal solutions. Our extensive institutional knowledge allows us to anticipate challenges and address them proactively, so you can focus on your day-to-day operations. We act as your business partners and collaborators, evolving with the sector to help you advance your goals and overcome your most pressing challenges.

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates April 2026

Minnesota PFAS Reporting: Deadline Extension and Enhanced Support

The Initial Reporting Deadline Is Extended to September 15, 2026
4 min read
Updates April 2026

FDA-Related Legislative and Regulatory Proposals and Funding Change the President's FY27 Budget

Between a Doorstop and a Starting Gun
121 min read
Published Articles April 2026

California’s Cybersecurity Audit Rule and Its Impact for Class Litigation

International Association of Privacy Professionals
2 min read
Updates April 2026

EPA Extends PFAS Reporting Start Date under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)

EPA Anticipates a Subsequent Final Rule Will Be Published Later in 2026
3 min read
Updates April 2026

New Countervailing Duty Petition on Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Algeria

6 min read
Updates April 2026

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey

Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 152.15% to 1,077.08%
9 min read
Updates April 2026

US-Iran Conflict: Contractual Risks for Global Supply Chains

Consider Early Engagement with Counterparties to Clarify Positions and Potentially Avoid Escalation
7 min read
Updates April 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
14 min read
Press Release March 2026

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Finance Partner Eleni Zodiates to London, Further Strengthening Its UK Finance & Restructuring Team

3 min read
News February 2026

Helen Tuttle Named a 2026 NJBIZ Leaders in Law Honoree

1 min read
Insights
Updates April 2026

Minnesota PFAS Reporting: Deadline Extension and Enhanced Support

The Initial Reporting Deadline Is Extended to September 15, 2026
4 min read
Updates April 2026

FDA-Related Legislative and Regulatory Proposals and Funding Change the President's FY27 Budget

Between a Doorstop and a Starting Gun
121 min read
Published Articles April 2026

California’s Cybersecurity Audit Rule and Its Impact for Class Litigation

International Association of Privacy Professionals
2 min read
Updates April 2026

EPA Extends PFAS Reporting Start Date under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)

EPA Anticipates a Subsequent Final Rule Will Be Published Later in 2026
3 min read
Updates April 2026

New Countervailing Duty Petition on Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Algeria

6 min read
Updates April 2026

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tin Mill Products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey

Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 152.15% to 1,077.08%
9 min read
Updates April 2026

US-Iran Conflict: Contractual Risks for Global Supply Chains

Consider Early Engagement with Counterparties to Clarify Positions and Potentially Avoid Escalation
7 min read
Updates April 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
14 min read
Updates April 2026

The New DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy’s Application to National Security-Related Investigations

Early, Informed Decision-Making Is Critical
5 min read
Updates March 2026

SB 343 on Trial: Industry Lawsuit Challenges California’s ‘Truth in Recycling’ Law

October 4, 2026, Compliance Deadline Approaches
4 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Manufacturing Team