The Supplier Side

In Episode 4 of The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain, Warner attorneys Ashley Racette and Dan Bonucchi discuss the growing opportunity for automotive suppliers to enter the aerospace and defense market. As defense organizations seek greater U.S.-based capacity, new technologies and resilient supply chains, automotive suppliers’ experience with precision manufacturing, rigorous quality standards and complex operations can be a natural fit.
Ashley and Dan examine the preparation suppliers should undertake before pursuing this opportunity. They discuss aerospace and defense quality standards, export controls such as ITAR and EAR, cybersecurity, foreign ownership and cross-border operations, intellectual property rights in government contracts and flow-down provisions throughout the supply base. The episode offers a practical roadmap for suppliers evaluating whether aerospace and defense can support their diversification strategy.
Learn more about Warner’s Automotive Industry Group.

In Episode 3 of The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain, Warner attorneys Michael Brady and Katie Crysler discuss how automotive suppliers should respond when concerns arise about a potentially defective component.
A product concern does not always arrive with the word “defect.” It may begin with a spike in warranty claims, a field service action, an informal customer inquiry or even a public filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Michael and Katie explain why suppliers should involve in-house or outside counsel early, assemble the right cross-functional team and consider bringing in independent experts to provide an objective assessment.
They also explore how suppliers can communicate effectively with customers and regulators, avoid premature conclusions about root cause or responsibility and ensure that facts, rather than assumptions, guide the investigation. With potential exposure ranging from relatively limited warranty claims to recalls involving hundreds of millions of dollars, a disciplined first response can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.
Learn more about Warner’s Automotive Industry Group.

In Episode 2 of The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain, Warner attorneys Homayune Ghaussi and Ashley Racette discuss cross-border disputes in the automotive supply chain and why “cross-border” can mean more than international shipments.
From tariff-related cost increases to the practical challenges of enforcing court orders across state or national borders, this episode explores the contract provisions suppliers should be thinking about before a dispute arises. Homayune and Ashley also discuss choice of law, jurisdiction, federal versus state court considerations, arbitration provisions and emergency carve-outs that can make a meaningful difference when time-sensitive supply issues arise.

In the first episode of The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain, Warner automotive attorneys Michael Brady and Laura You pull back the curtain on what litigation actually looks like for automotive suppliers.
From the early warning signs of a dispute to emergency court filings, temporary restraining orders and the realities of discovery, Michael and Laura discuss the practical, legal and operational considerations suppliers should understand before a commercial dispute escalates into litigation. They also share insights on when to involve outside counsel, common mistakes businesses make during disputes and how suppliers can position themselves strategically when high-stakes supply chain issues arise.
Whether you’re navigating warranty claims, threatened shipping stoppages or broader commercial disputes, this conversation offers a practical overview of what suppliers can expect when disputes move toward the courtroom.
Learn more about Warner’s Automotive Industry Group.