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New EU Product Liability Directive brings additional obligations for companies
The EU's new Product Liability Directive will transform the division of liability in the digital market: manufacturers and service providers will be liable not only for traditional products, but also for damage caused by software and AI systems. This change requires corporations to sharpen their focus on risk management, documentation, and preparedness for increasingly complex liability issues.
Laura Hyytiäinen, If 16/02/2026 -
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Behind the scenes of a mock jury
In the United States, when a company is preparing for jury trial involving a case of significant value, it is common to retain a mock jury to simulate the role of a jury in the courtroom.
Oona Seppä 23/04/2025 -
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Social inflation inflammation
In this article, we provide insights into the US legal environment. The rise in social inflation is linked to the public’s sentiments regarding the corporate world’s responsibilities towards employees, customers, and the general public, increasing jury verdicts against corporations for alleged wrongdoing. These high damage awards are blamed for a growing number of claims, and settlement values, causing unrest amongst insurers.
Lindsay Dansdill, Partner, Mercer Oak, Chicago, IL, USA 22/04/2025 -
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The challenges of cyber-attacks, ransomware, and extortion payments
There are several reasons why IT environments remain vulnerable. On a micro level, companies producing software, operating systems, and applications lack the ability to eliminate all vulnerabilities. For example, the codebase of a modern operating system has become so extensive that changing components carry significant risk.
24/03/2025 -