Representative actions and insurance: some looming traps for product manufacturers
Introduction As reported in our earlier blog, a compromise has recently been reached in respect of the content of a new EU Directive on consumer collective redress (the Directive), with the final directive likely to come into force by the end of the year and member states to transpose it […]
Productwise 3-2-1
Tracey Bischofberger, Matt Howsare and Claire Temple
Introducing Productwise 3-2-1, our monthly bite-sized digest of the current key issues in products law.
Confidentiality clauses in product liability settlements: UK product safety regulator publishes new guidance
OPSS sets out best practice on non-disclosure agreements.
The New Consumer Agenda: public consultations on two new EU consumer law initiatives
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
The EU is consulting on two important consumer law initiatives which would introduce new requirements for online transactions, information on repairability and the lifespan of products, and measures to curb premature product obsolescence. These changes would have lasting effects for products sold in the EU.
EU representative actions: do they represent a major consumer rights shakeup?
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
We consider the implications of a new EU Directive to introduce representative actions for breaches of certain EU laws, including consumer rights, product liability and product safety legislation.
Productwise 3-2-1
Tracey Bischofberger, Matt Howsare and Claire Temple
Introducing Productwise 3-2-1, our monthly bite-sized digest of the current key issues in products law.
General Product Safety Directive Consultation: Commission Checks its Safety Net for Holes
Jamie Humphreys and Edward Turtle
The European Commission is holding a consultation on proposed amendments to the EU’s General Product Safety Directive.
EU and AI – Navigating the European Approach
Get access to Cooley’s webinar on the European Commission’s White Paper on Artificial Intelligence
COVID-19: Weekly Life Sciences Digest – International Collaboration and Adjusted Exports/Import Rules
Sarah-Jane Dobson, Edward Turtle and Alicia Johnson-Cole
With COVID-19 heralding unprecedented changes in the sector, our life sciences products experts provide a weekly summary of key international developments to keep you up to date.
Flexibility for our furry friends
Sarah-Jane Dobson and Olivia Flasch
EU regulators have taken steps to address supply chain disruption and increased demand in veterinary medicines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.