Category Archives: environment

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to Suspend Production

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Ken Zino

In order to further secure the health and welfare of the employees of the company this suspension will be followed by an already-planned two-week Easter maintenance shutdown. Continue reading →

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Porsche Stops Production Due to The Coronavirus

Posted on 18 March 2020 by Ken Zino

In addition to suspending production, Porsche has decided on a number of “intensified” measures: there is a ban on business travel, for example, ‘mobile working’ has been greatly extended, and meetings will now take place only by video or conference calls. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 – Agnelli Companies Respond to the Crisis

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Ken Zino

In a statement issued today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agnelli Family and its Companies have put in place a series of measures, in coordination with the Italian Civil Protection Department. Continue reading →

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COVID-19- Daimler Stops Most Production in Europe

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Given the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the economic effects on Daimler cannot be adequately determined or reliably quantified at this time. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 – Ford Suspends European Production

Posted on 17 March 2020 by Ken Zino

While it is hoped this action will only be required for a short period, the exact duration depends on a number of factors. Continue reading →

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COVID-19: UAW, GM, Ford, FCA to Improve Protection for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers

Posted on 16 March 2020 by Ken Zino

In a joint statement, GM, Ford and FCA said, “This is a fluid and unprecedented situation, and the task force will move quickly to build on the wide-ranging preventive measures we have put in place. We are all coming together to help keep our workforces safe and healthy.” Continue reading →

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Ferrari Stops Production in Maranello and Modena

Posted on 16 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Ferrari says it is now experiencing the first serious supply chain issues, which no longer allow for continued production. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 – Large Holes in US Social Safety Net on Paid Sick Leave as Social Distancing is Mandated by President Trump

Posted on 14 March 2020 by Ken Zino

The U.S. and South Korea are the only two countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development where paid sick leave is not guaranteed, according to a 2018 report from UCLA’s World Policy Analysis Center. Continue reading →

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SEC Sets Guidelines for Virtual Annual Shareholder Meetings

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Affected parties can announce in filings made with the SEC the changes in the meeting date or location or the use of “virtual” meetings without incurring the cost of additional physical mailing of proxy materials.  Continue reading →

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Trump Declares COVID-19 National Emergency

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Ken Zino

This means that he is correcting or allowing to come about what were his previous misstatements this week. Continue reading →

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Daimler Postpones Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Daimler said in a statement just issued that the worldwide spread of the coronavirus ( aka COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2) as well as The Robert Koch Institute and the responsible health authorities in Germany are assuming that the number of infections will increase significantly in the coming weeks. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Ends Denial of COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Ken Zino

NASCAR has finally decided to postpone the race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend and Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend. Continue reading →

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COVID-19: Globally – Ford Motor Employees to Work Remotely

Posted on 13 March 2020 by Ken Zino

“In recent days, though, we concluded the issue has taken on a different dimension,” said Ford, “ and (we )are continuing to act in real time to keep our people safe and help limit the spread of the virus in communities where we live and work… Continue reading →

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IMSA Delays Twelve Hours of Sebring to November 2020

Posted on 12 March 2020 by Ken Zino

Notably, IMSA said nothing about the growing public health crisis and its potential dire effects on fans. IMSA is owned by NASCAR, which has just banned fans from races. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Still Racing So Far, Buffers and Restrictions Added

Posted on 11 March 2020 by Ken Zino

NASCAR has added an infectious disease specialist to its consulting physician group to provide technical assistance and to inform policy. In following with these discussions and guidance from this counsel, NASCAR is implementing several adjustments to race event operations effective this weekend at Atlanta and remaining in effect indefinitely. Continue reading →

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