From tech companies to automobile manufacturers, driverless cars are the next big thing. But who’s responsible when a driverless car is involved in an accident? Should it be the occupants of the vehicle or its owner? The car’s manufacturer or the software developer? A number of the companies working in this field have announced that … Continue reading “Drones, Driverless Cars & AI: The legal challenges surrounding emerging tech”

From opioids to firearms, and from lead paint to global warming, reform advocates have increasingly turned to courts to tackle major policy problems. Frustrated by the slow pace of legislative and regulatory change, advocates have seized on the common law doctrine of public nuisance to address widespread public policy issues.   Most such lawsuits have … Continue reading “Regulation Through Litigation and the Expansion of Public Nuisance Lawsuits”

Data breaches have become commonplace for consumers. The Equifax breach alone affected over 145 million Americans. Some have questioned whether companies have done enough to protect private information, while businesses point to the costs and challenges of instituting new protections. With no uniform federal policy in place, some states have begun searching for solutions. The … Continue reading “The Future of Data Breach Litigation”