Regulations

Panasonic Investigated in US for Alleged Bribes

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:21:00 +0000

The U.S. government is investigating whether a unit of Panasonic Corp. paid bribes abroad to ease business deals.

China Lashes Out at US Government Technology Restrictions

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:08:00 +0000

Spending bill bars purchase of Chinese-made technology

Are Regulations Stifling US Industry?

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:27:00 +0000

Decades of regulations have left the U.S. with an expensive, complicated compliance load, and manufacturers worry the problem is getting worse.

The United States needs progress on climate change, Dow (IW 500/22) CEO Andrew Liveris told a manufacturing conference recently, but he wasn't talking about reducing greenhouse gases. He was describing the business climate in the U.S. and the problem of "complex and expensive regulations stifling America."

California's Regulatory Climate Far from Sunny

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:08:00 +0000

Environmental regulations unique to the state blamed for diminished manufacturing investment.

California has long enjoyed a reputation for being on the leading edge of national trends, but many manufacturing leaders hope that's not the case when it comes to regulatory policy.

EU Says Microsoft Failed to Provide Choice of Web Browser, Issues $730 Million Fine

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:58:00 +0000

European Commission says fine is the first time it has sanctioned a company for failure to satisfy a previous EU complaint.

The European Commission said this was the first time it was sanctioning a company for the failure to satisfy a previous EU complaint, making this a "very serious infringement."

European Commission to Track Imports of Chinese Solar Panels, Components

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:35:00 +0000

Measure accompanies anti-dumping probe in long-running dispute

All EU imports of Chinese solar panels and components will now be recorded, the European Commission said Tuesday, as part of an anti-dumping probe that has sparked an angry response in Beijing.

Business Economists Oppose Full Budget Sequestration

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:38:00 +0000

NABE members call for spending cuts over next 10 years to reduce deficit.

More than 70% of business economists surveyed oppose the full implementation of the budget sequester that went into effect on March 1. However, economists were even more in favor (94%) of Congress enacting policies to bring about further deficit reduction over the coming 10 years.

How Transparent Is Your Supply Chain?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:46:00 +0000

Elizabeth Breakstone, T. Markus Funk and Paul Hirose, Perkins Coie

For manufacturers wanting to be in compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, the devil is in the 'where-to-disclose' details.

Could California Manufacturing Thrive Again?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:11:00 +0000

Michele Nash-Hoff, president, ElectroFab Sales

The nation's leading manufacturing state looks for ways to put the industry on a growth track.

On February 14, about 135 business, civic, academic, and labor leaders met at the conference facilities of AMN Healthcare for the "Manufacturing in California - Making California Thrive" economic summit.

EU Countries Vow Action to Claim 'Fair Tax Share' from Big Business

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:03:00 +0000

Finance ministers of Britain, France and Germany say internationally coordinated effort required to stop practice of shifting profits to pay less tax.