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Sidley says it published part one of its EU product liability analysis
Sidley said it published the first part of a detailed analysis of the revised EU Product Liability Directive. The firm’s article examines the directive’s scope, changes to liability rules and compliance considerations for businesses, including the treatment of software and the roles of participants in product supply chains.
Key points
- Sidley’s analysis examines disclosure of evidence and presumptions used in claims.Sidley
- The firm’s publication discusses available defenses.Sidley
- Sidley’s article considers limitation periods and the duration of liability exposure.Sidley
- The firm’s analysis addresses contracts and document retention.Sidley