The Supplier Side
The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain is a podcast from Warner Norcross + Judd LLP focused exclusively on the legal and commercial issues facing automotive suppliers.
Hosted by members of Warner’s Automotive Industry Group, the podcast explores the real-world challenges suppliers navigate every day — including supply chain disputes, pricing and commercial negotiations, warranty and quality claims, litigation, distressed suppliers, contracts, tariffs and evolving industry pressures. Drawing on decades of experience representing suppliers throughout the automotive supply chain, each episode delivers practical insights designed to help businesses identify risks, protect operations and make informed strategic decisions.
Whether you’re in-house counsel, an executive, a supply chain professional or part of a commercial team, The Supplier Side offers timely conversations grounded in the realities of today’s automotive industry.
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11 hours ago
11 hours ago
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.
Thursday May 28, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
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.