Category: Regulation & compliance

Technology and Sustainability in the spotlight: European Commission adopts 2022 Work Programme

Fergal Duggan and Tracey Bischofberger

The European Commission has adopted its 2022 Work Programme. As expected, technology and sustainability are both high on the agenda with the Commission setting out a bold vision for a digitally-empowered, green Europe. We take a look at some of the most critical proposals for those working in the products sphere below. So, what’s coming down the pipeline?

Getting the Green Light for Environmental Claims

Edward Turtle, Christine Graham and Carolina Ljungwaldh

We look at the consequences for products stakeholders of new UK guidance on misleading green claims.

Classify That! European Commission is seeking input on reform of chemicals classification law, an important step in a much larger overhaul of the EU chemicals regime

Emma Bichet and Claire Temple

The European Commission is seeking input on one of the core pieces of EU chemicals law, the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (“CLP”). Here’s our quick guide on the CLP, why it is being revised and why this is important for business.

‘Insurance Claims: Legal and Practical Tips in a Transitioning Market’ – Recorded Webcast

Sam Tacey, special counsel in Cooley’s Insurance & Reinsurance team, recently presented on insurance claims issues on a Marsh hosted webinar. The full webcast is available to be viewed here. Sam’s presentation addresses 4 key areas (i) Settlement of Underlying Claims (ii) Cover for defence costs (iii) Notice provisions (iv) […]

Legally Speaking Podcast featuring Rod Freeman

Cooley International Products Partner Rod Freeman discusses his role as a products lawyer, his career path to Cooley, his work to help shape product legislation and share some of his experiences + more on the latest Legally Speaking Podcast. Listen to the episode here or download the ‘Legally Speaking Podcast’ […]