On March 15, 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court revived a negligent design claim that had been brought against Snapchat, Inc. (n/k/a Snap, Inc.) involving Snap’s “Speed Filter.” As one of the few decisions across the country...more
4/1/2022
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Causation ,
Design Defects ,
Electronics ,
GA Supreme Court ,
Mobile Apps ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Remand ,
Reversal ,
Snapchat ,
Software
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “Act”), signed into law on November 15, 2021, has been followed closely by the transportation sector. One section of the Act has the potential to impact the landscape of...more
11/23/2021
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Drunk Driving ,
Federal Industry Standards ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Liability ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Preemption ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Peloton) are clashing over whether the media, technology, and fitness company should issue a recall of its treadmill, the Peloton Tread+. The...more
As companies continue to produce, modify, and/or distribute essential medical equipment and supplies to support efforts to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, questions about whether these companies may be subject to liability...more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain the manpower and protective tools necessary to combat the spread of infectious disease, many companies are stepping up efforts to produce, modify and/or distribute essential...more
On April 14, 2020, the General Counsel for the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued an Advisory Opinion (the Opinion) concerning the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (the PREP Act) and the March...more
Pursuant to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. Pursuant to this Declaration, certain qualifying...more