Thomson Reuters partners with Cooley to launch Global Guide on Product Liability and Safety
The guide is an online resource allowing lawyers, risk managers and compliance professionals to obtain a reliable and practical overview on product liability and safety regimes around the world within a rapidly developing legal landscape.
Croatia hits winner in extra time; signs up to EC AI strategy
All Member States have now signed up to cooperate on the European Commission’s AI strategy.
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.
AI’ll Be There For You: European Commission Appoints Expert Group to Advise on AI
On 14 June 2018, the European Commission appointed a High-Level Expert Group on AI to support the implementation of the Commission’s strategy on AI and act as the steering group for the newly-established AI Alliance.
Game of Drones: European Parliament approves new rules for safety of drones
On 12 June, the European Parliament adopted new aviation safety rules to provide clearer and more consistent laws for the use of drones, or unmanned aircraft, in European airspace.
Drone Transmitters in US FCC’s Sights – $2.8 Million Fine May Be Just the Start
FCC fines seller of drone transmitters.
Race against the machine
Commission considers whether EU machinery legislation remains fit for purpose, given pace of emerging technologies.
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.