The rise of autonomous vehicles has upended traditional fault frameworks, shifting liability from human drivers toward manufacturers, software developers, and fleet operators. This GT Advisory examines the federal and state regulatory landscape, insurance considerations, and unresolved legal questions shaping accountability for self-driving car incidents.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is undergoing multiple shifts that render its future uncertain.
Continue Reading Recent Developments at the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Potential Changes and Implications
September is Baby Safety Month, and this GT Alert highlights the most recent development in baby safety – the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)’s Aug. 23 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding nursing pillows. Nursing pillows, which assist in correctly positioning babies for breastfeeding and alleviating strain for parents, are regularly featured on baby
On Feb. 20, 2020, roughly one year after announcing its comprehensive per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) action plan, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a preliminary regulatory determination under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for the two most-studied of the chemicals, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This is the initial step