Lexology Panoramic: Product Liability 2024
Chosen as the editorial lead for Lexology's Panoramic: Product Liability Guide, Dechert delivers an indispensable industry resource.
Our "Global Overview" provides a comprehensive overview of global and national developments in product liability laws, highlighting the convergence and unique differences across jurisdictions. It emphasizes the importance of seeking specialized legal advice to navigate these complexities. The survey examines the evolving landscape of tort and product liability law, particularly in the United States, where factors such as consolidated multi-plaintiff cases, state-led lawsuits, and significant legal shifts like the overturning of the Chevron doctrine are reshaping the field. Emerging technologies and sectors, including AI and social media, present new challenges and opportunities for litigation. Overall, the guide offers a multinational overview, detailing court systems, recovery theories, discovery procedures, and risk assessment methods, underscoring the ongoing evolution and challenges in product liability law.
Read the full Global Overview and USA Chapter.
*The editors wish to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of Inikki Mitchell.
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