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Introduction The new Product Liability Directive (PLD) marks a significant evolution in European liability law. While traditionally...
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The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD for the next federal government, entitled ‘Responsibility for Germany,’ has been...
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The EU’s new Product Liability Directive (PLD), effective as of 8 December 2024, brings significant updates to the 1985 product liability...
Introduction In recent years, multinational corporations have been under growing regulatory pressure to manage the risks which arise from...
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Geopolitical risks are a significant concern for businesses and investors in the current global landscape. Understanding these risks is...
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Today, on 13 December 2024, the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into force, introducing modernised safety standards...
The European Union‘s updated Product Liability Directive (PLD), adopted by the European Council today and expected to come into effect in...
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As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to balance innovation with...
I. Introduction Manufacturers of consumer-facing products in the increasingly integrated European market operate in a complex...
Introduction Following years of intense debate among EU institutions, the final compromise text of the new EU Product Liability...
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The UK’s first ever Battery Strategy (the Strategy), published last week, sets out the Government’s positive commitment to development in...
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The UK Government has now published the results of the consultation on the proposal for a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The...