Until very recently, U.S. manufacturing had been in decline for more than a generation. The great manufacturing juggernaut that defined the country from around the middle of the 19th century until the last quarter of the 20th became a dim memory.But that s changing. Manufacturing is on the rebound, and the tide is getting stronger. U.S. manufacturers are outpacing their global rivals due to increased domestic demand, an export surge, worker s rights and pollution problems overseas, cheap energy, and headwinds facing foreign competitors.Manufacturing Business and the Law examines the history of U.S. industry; the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing it now; the legal careers being created and getting those jobs; how to immerse yourself in an industry and become the lawyer your company needs; and where and how manufacturing will continue to grow."