Already in 2011, the EU Commission stated its intention to revise the Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety ("GPSD") "to improve the safety of products circulating in the EU through better coherence and enforcement...more
We're excited to bring you issue 77 of our "International products law review" with insights and updates on all aspects of products law. In this issue, provide updates on COVID-19, address promoting the circular economy...more
6/1/2020
/ Consumer Product Companies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Drones ,
EU ,
Medical Devices ,
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) ,
Safety Standards ,
Smart Devices ,
Soda Tax ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Planning
The autonomous vehicle revolution has introduced an exciting array of innovations into the automobile industry. Groundbreaking technology has created ingenious ways to address mobility and traffic issues. But it has also...more
5/2/2018
/ Automated Systems ,
Automated Transportation ,
Automotive Industry ,
Car Accident ,
Drivers ,
Innovative Technology ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Defects ,
Product Defects ,
Public Safety ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector ,
Transportation Industry
Before any new product is released into the market, companies should assess its product liability, safety, and compliance. But the launch of an innovative product presents a unique set of challenges: typically, they involve...more
In this hoganlovells.com interview, Dr. Sebastian Polly talks about how connected cars and automated/autonomous vehicles (AV) will impact the concept of product liability. He also addresses how automakers and suppliers will...more
When a parliamentary report cites Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in its recitals and proposes new regulation for robots with artificial intelligence (“AI”), one cannot be sure whether the 19th or the 21st century has inspired...more
2/23/2017
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Driverless Cars ,
Drones ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
European Commission ,
Internet of Things ,
Medical Devices ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Robotics ,
Robots ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology ,
Technology Sector ,
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