UK Supreme Court confirms damages for symptomless injuries
The Supreme Court has recently confirmed that an asymptomatic physiological change caused by an employer’s negligence can constitute an actionable personal injury, thus overturning previous decisions of the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Key European Market Surveillance reforms debated in Brussels public hearing
A range of stakeholders presented on the Goods Package.
New Deal for Consumers; Raw Deal for Businesses?
European Commission proposes consumer rights of collective redress, more transparency online and strong sanctions linked to annual turnover.
UK Government invites smart thinking from industry on standards for connected appliances
Consultation launched to help develop standards for smart appliances.
Security is for life, not just for Christmas: UK review of the security of consumer IoT products
Jamie Humphreys and Carol Roberts
The review includes a draft Code of Practice, which includes proposed steps to improve the cyber security of consumer IoT products.
New UK market surveillance database
The database forms part of preparations for Brexit.
Rapid Alert; steady growth
European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Products sees growth in alerts and follow-up actions.
English Court clarifies test for forseeability risk
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The ruling provides food for thought to those managing new risks.
You Brexit, you buy it: EU notice sets out post-Brexit position for EU product rules
EU notice considers potential impact on economic operators, authorised representatives, and Notified Bodies as a result of Brexit.