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New liability rules for autonomous vehicle crashes

With the rise of autonomous vehicles, traditional liability frameworks are being re-evaluated and restructured to accommodate this new mode of transportation. Emerging liability rules for autonomous ...
WSPA

Some new laws are going into effect Jan.1; What you need to know

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – Several laws passed by South Carolina lawmakers and signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2025 are set to go into effect in 2026. These are changes that could impact classrooms, ...

Understanding Consumer Liability: Definitions, Policies & Key Cases

Learn how consumer liability works, its role in protecting both consumers and companies, and explore landmark cases like the ...
Post and Courier

Commentary: SC liability law reforms should help residents, not insurance companies

In the debate over joint and several liability reform, proponents argue that limiting liability for businesses will lead to lower insurance costs and a more favorable climate for small businesses.
The Bulletin

Letters to the editor: Fruit quality down, liability laws need changing

As the owners of Tall Town Bike & Camp, we’ve experienced firsthand how current liability laws are hurting small businesses in rural areas. Nestled near Warner Canyon Ski Area and the Oregon Timber ...
JD Supra

Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Aimed at Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability Under Anti-Discrimination Laws

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which aims to “eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all ...
JD Supra

President Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed at Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability Under Anti-Discrimination Laws

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which aims to “eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all ...