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Right-to-Repair Laws: The Trend Continues

Interest in the “right-to-repair” movement continues to grow, as a number of states propose new legislation in this realm for consumer electronics, with five states successfully enacting such laws. But these laws are not...more

Wiley Rein LLP

State “Right to Repair” Patchwork Grows as Electronic Device Manufacturers Face New Compliance Deadlines

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On May 28, 2024, Colorado became the fifth state to adopt a “right to repair” law, with Governor Jared Polis signing HB 1121, the “Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment” bill. Colorado now joins California,...more

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Preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

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The European Union (EU) is poised to enact the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a comprehensive cybersecurity regulation with major implications for software and connected device manufacturers in the United States and globally....more

Butler Snow LLP

Crafting a Measured Response to the Right-To-Repair Movement

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Over the last several years, State and Federal legislatures across the country have proposed and adopted laws that will transform and hinder the entire manufacturing industry. The various right-to-repair laws gaining traction...more

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Twenty-Seven AGs Ask Congress to Pass Right-to-Repair Legislation

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On March 24, a bipartisan group of 27 state attorneys general sent a letter to Congress, encouraging the passage of “right-to-repair” legislation to establish and secure a competitive marketplace for repairing vehicles,...more

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Hogan Lovells CES 2023 Recap

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In January, sector focused lawyers from Hogan Lovells travelled to Las Vegas to attend CES. Our team enjoyed seeing clients in person as well as seeing the latest products and trends, and we have compiled our experience and...more

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U.S.-China Relationship: Assessing the Risk of Marketing Electronics Made Outside the United States

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Just weeks after President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face to restore dialogue between the two countries, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that could limit national security threats...more

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Big (USB-C)hanges on the horizon: The EU’s common charger

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In September 2021, the European Commission put forward a legislative proposal (which took the form of an amended version of the EU’s current Radio Equipment Directive) to establish a common charging solution for certain...more

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Manufacturers Respond to the Right to Repair

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The right to repair movement continues to gain traction internationally as local, state, federal, and supernational bodies further move to support broader consumer access to repairs with both carrot and stick. In Europe, the...more

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Latest “Right to Repair” Bill Could Signal Changes for Consumers and Manufacturers

On March 14, 2022, a bipartisan trio of U.S. Senators introduced a bill (S.3830) that would require manufacturers to provide the tools and documentation necessary for consumers and third parties to repair electronic...more

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Is the “Right to Repair” Gaining Momentum?

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We previously covered the emergence of the so-called “Right to Repair” legislative movement, which seeks to allow consumers the right to modify and repair their own electronic devices, rather than relying on the manufacturer...more

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To Repair or Not to Repair Electronic Devices? More Right to Repair Laws on the Horizon

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Right to repair laws have come in and out of the public eye over the last decade. While many of the earliest laws covered only specific industries, such as the automotive and farm equipment industries, many states are looking...more

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Cartel Suits Filed Against Capacitor Manufacturers after Reports of Cooperation with Authorities

A pair of putative class actions has been filed in the past two weeks charging Panasonic, Samsung, and other electronics manufacturers with forming a cartel to boost prices in the sagging market for certain electronics...more

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