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Manufacturing

Minimizing risks with the ever-changing market in mind.

There are countless issues, from politics and shortages to natural catastrophes, that affect manufacturers every day, shaping the way they do business. Many of us came to the firm with successful backgrounds in the manufacturing sector, and we thoroughly understand the ups and downs that affect manufacturers. With experience in every necessary area — banking, litigation, antitrust, intellectual property, transactions, construction, environmental, labor & employment, real estate, government relations and more — we work with manufacturing clients to develop an integrated, strategic approach to legal services. Our aim is to help clients carefully minimize risks and confidently take advantage of opportunities.

How We Help Clients

Combining first-hand industry experience with transactional and litigation savvy, our team is uniquely equipped to help manufacturers and suppliers build enduring value in changing environments. Our services for the manufacturing industry include:

  • Litigating disputes with suppliers, distributors and customers.
  • Reviewing, advising and even negotiating contracts and supply and distribution agreements with suppliers, distributors and customers.
  • Handling labor and employment negotiations, arbitrations and litigation.
  • Counseling on and litigating patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret claims.
  • Providing trademark and labeling consultation.
  • Providing health care/HIPAA consultation.
  • Consulting and litigating environmental disputes at manufacturing facilities.
  • Providing real estate consultation and litigation for manufacturing and retail locations.
  • Providing bankruptcy consultation for suppliers and customers.
  • Reviewing and negotiating executive compensation agreements.
  • Assisting in corporate compliance and acquisitions.

Industry Team Leader

Need something? Our manufacturing industry team leader can point you in the right direction.

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Mekesha H. Montgomery

Industry Team Leader

Nashville, TN

Industry-Focused Support

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Look Ahead for the Automotive Industry

March 31, 2022 | Publications

President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law as one of his adminis...

Kentucky Enacts New Laws to Further Promote the Distilled Spirits Industry

March 30, 2022 | Blogs

Last week, the Kentucky General Assembly passed 2022 House Bill (HB) 500, which will boost Kentuckyâ...

In the News:
Connected Vehicles & Automatic Decision-Making

Publication: Bloomberg Law

Publish Date: March 24, 2022

Authors: Jean Paul Yugo Nagashima

2022 West Virginia Legislature Expands Upon Alcohol Reforms

March 15, 2022 | Publications

In 2021, the West Virginia legislature passed sweeping reforms liberalizing existing alcohols laws i...

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Kentucky Tax Talk: Inside Louisville’s New Tax Regulations

March 9, 2022 | Blogs

This article was originally published in Law360 Tax Authority. When the Louisville Metro Revenue Com...

Major Moment for Kentucky Manufacturers as Supreme Court Determines the Taxability of Machinery, Equ...

March 8, 2022 | Blogs

While the Kentucky General Assembly debates passing significant tax reform legislation during the 20...

U.S. EPA is Not Letting Off the Gas on Defeat Devices

January 11, 2022 | Publications

Entities that manufacture or sell aftermarket parts or repair vehicles should take notice of U.S. EP...

The Vaccine Mandate | Quick Legal Hits Series

January 7, 2022 | Webinar/Video

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the Vaccine Mandate Manufacturing Industry Team Leader Mekesha ...

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding and Policy Announcements

December 20, 2021 | Publications

On November 15, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also kno...

Proposed Changes to California Prop 65 Short-Form Warnings

December 20, 2021 | Publications

Short-form California Prop 65 warnings were uniformly welcomed by industry when they went into effec...