January 27, 2026
This article first appeared on Law360 on January 26, 2026.
Vehicle electrification has pushed battery systems from a background component to the center of the automotive supply chain, and with that shift comes heightened legal risk. Writing for Law360, Director Sam Madden and Vanessa Miller of Foley & Lardner explore how battery validation delays, evolving technical standards, and performance uncertainty are increasingly at the heart of contract disputes, regulatory scrutiny, and litigation.
Drawing on recent high-profile disputes and real-world validation challenges, the article examines how engineering realities translate directly into legal exposure. It offers practical insight for in-house counsel, supply chain leaders, and engineers on structuring contracts, managing validation data, and aligning technical and legal teams to reduce risk before disputes arise.
Expanding Opportunities for Overseas Enforcement of PRC Judgments and Awards
Amanda Rasmussen and Kristine Kwok examine the gradual expansion of reciprocal enforcement regimes and the growing recognition of PRC judgments and arbitral awards in major jurisdictions, highlighting increasingly favorable conditions for cross-border recovery.
12 Secretariat Experts Recognized in Lexology’s 2025 Commercial Litigation Report
12 Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2025 Commercial Litigation report for their exceptional work supporting clients in some of the world’s most complex and high-stakes disputes.
Managing Director Bob Broxson provided expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony on behalf of Marathon Oil Company in a historic trial – the first held by the Texas Business Courts since their opening in September 2024. The landmark case stemmed from natural gas delivery interruptions during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri.