English Court of Appeal considers rules on parent company liability
Jamie Humphreys and Julia Maskell
The Court of Appeal has refused an appeal by victims of post-election violence in Kenya to impose liability on the parent company of the tea plantation where they worked.
Drone Transmitters in US FCC’s Sights – $2.8 Million Fine May Be Just the Start
FCC fines seller of drone transmitters.
US FCC Slaps $590K Fine on Consumer Products Company, Says It Should Have Been Higher
FCC fines products manufacturer.
AI’ll be back… EC strategy paper on AI targets liability and safety laws for further review
The EC’s paper recommends further steps to prepare for the arrival of AI and ensure European leadership in the technology.
UK Government invites smart thinking from industry on standards for connected appliances
Consultation launched to help develop standards for smart appliances.
English Court clarifies test for forseeability risk
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The ruling provides food for thought to those managing new risks.
Code of Practice for Product Recalls Published by UK Office for Product Safety
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The Code provides detailed guidance for business and regulators on product safety recalls and corrective actions.
First enforcement action for new UK Office for Product Safety
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The OPSS imposes its first fine for the importation and sale of illegally sourced timber.
Trilateral MoU formalises product safety cooperation by North American regulators
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
North American regulators recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation in response to product safety issues.