Manufacturers, Distributors, UK

The EU and UK Introduce New IoT Security Standards

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 4/10/2024

The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing...more

Reversal of Burden of Proof Under Proposal for a New EU Product Liability Directive

Jones Day on 11/13/2023

In Short - The Situation: The EU Product Liability Directive 85/374/EEC ("PLD") was adopted nearly 40 years ago and has remained almost unchanged since its inception....more

Do you sell CE marked goods in the UK? Are you ready for the upcoming UKCA mark deadline?

Womble Bond Dickinson on 11/4/2022

Key Highlights - ..The UKCA mark was introduced in the Great British (GB) market to replace the European CE mark following Brexit. ..Products which require a CE mark in the EU must comply with the UKCA marking regime...more

Brexit – what’s next for medical devices?

Hogan Lovells on 2/27/2018

On 22 January 2018, the European Commission released a notice to stakeholders concerning the United Kingdom’s (“UK”) possible withdrawal from the European Union (“EU”) and the EU rules in the field of industrial products,...more

Structured Thoughts: News for the financial services community, Volume 7, Issue 8

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Structured Products on 8/13/2016

Brexit and Structured Products: A Framework for Considering Disclosures - The U.K.’s recent referendum to withdraw from the European Union has affected virtually all segments of the financial industry. The structured...more

Watch out for Modern Slavery

Latham & Watkins LLP on 10/1/2015

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 comes into force next month. The UK is at the forefront of a global move to tackle human trafficking and prevent slavery in supply chains. In June the G7 leaders declared their commitment to the...more