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Automotive & Transportation

Overview

The automotive industry is transforming as technology changes how people and goods move from place to place. When safety issues trigger product liability claims for components or whole vehicles, we represent your interests. In the event of catastrophic injuries, we’re equipped to assist with crisis management and coordinate a cross-jurisdiction strategy to support strong outcomes and manage your reputation. 

We provide a full suite of intellectual property services to help you grow and maintain your brand, including targeting competitive products within your portfolio. Knowing that suppliers can also be competitors, we can help you navigate those nuances by strategically structuring business relationships and NDAs before entering agreements. Our group handles commercial disputes, supply chain disagreements and Uniform Commercial Code issues to keep your business moving.

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates September 2026

September 2026 EU Compliance Deadlines for Connected Product Manufacturers

New EU cybersecurity reporting and data-access obligations take effect in September 2026 — with extraterritorial reach for US businesses.
12 min read
Updates July 2026

Unlocking the Right to Repair: The Expanding Compliance Landscape

Divergent state legislation, federal antitrust litigation, congressional proposals, and an evolving executive-branch posture
20 min read
Updates May 2026

IEEPA Refund Claims Are Here — Are You Ready?

Importers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers Should Assess Exposure to Risk
7 min read
Updates May 2026

UK Government Signals Expansion of Consumer Class Action Regime

Policy Trend towards Bringing UK Consumer Protection More into Line with EU
6 min read
Updates April 2026

China Doubles Down on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Efforts to Protect Its Supply Chains' Security

Preparing for Looming Risks That Appear Unavoidable for Many Foreign Companies
11 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 February 2026

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Truck Bed Covers from China

Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 150.74% to 274.47%
9 min read
Updates January 2026

US Tariff and Trade Enforcement: 2025 Year in Review

Trade Fraud Task Force Ushers in a New Era of Aggressive Enforcement
12 min read
Insights
Updates September 2026

September 2026 EU Compliance Deadlines for Connected Product Manufacturers

New EU cybersecurity reporting and data-access obligations take effect in September 2026 — with extraterritorial reach for US businesses.
12 min read
Updates July 2026

Unlocking the Right to Repair: The Expanding Compliance Landscape

Divergent state legislation, federal antitrust litigation, congressional proposals, and an evolving executive-branch posture
20 min read
Updates May 2026

IEEPA Refund Claims Are Here — Are You Ready?

Importers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers Should Assess Exposure to Risk
7 min read
Updates May 2026

UK Government Signals Expansion of Consumer Class Action Regime

Policy Trend towards Bringing UK Consumer Protection More into Line with EU
6 min read
Updates April 2026

China Doubles Down on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Efforts to Protect Its Supply Chains' Security

Preparing for Looming Risks That Appear Unavoidable for Many Foreign Companies
11 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 February 2026

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Truck Bed Covers from China

Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 150.74% to 274.47%
9 min read
Updates January 2026

US Tariff and Trade Enforcement: 2025 Year in Review

Trade Fraud Task Force Ushers in a New Era of Aggressive Enforcement
12 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Automotive & Transportation Team