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The Cooley team are developing a series of short tipsheets that will give you a brief introduction into key areas of international products law.

"Ben Shribman, M&A partner at Cooley, together with Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys from the firm's market-leading products law group, discuss key areas to consider...

With inflation rising to 3.5%, it's the first time we've seen it push past the 3% mark since March of last year. This is a clear indication that cost pressures remain stubborn, particularly in areas like energy and food.

How far does the UK legal framework go to bind businesses to protect consumers from defective products and services?

Named in memory of Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, it requires those responsible for certain premises and events to take steps to prepare for potential terrorist attacks. This will include those responsible for certain commercial premises such as shops and shopping centres.

Liability will see extensive AI-influenced legal developments, especially in the areas of autonomous vehicles, robots and other ‘mobile' autonomous systems.

Cooley International Products Partner Rod Freeman discusses his role as a products lawyer, his career path to Cooley...

Cooley partner Rod Freeman discusses his move from Australia to the UK to practice product law, bold tactics used to help move from small scale suburban...

Median revenue growth over the last four quarters increased across most sectors as consumers continued to spend amid mixed economic signals.

The European Chemicals Agency has launched a new online database called ‘SCIP', which is short for ‘Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products)'.

This month's Regulatory Outlook highlights actions businesses should take to prepare for new EU rules on AI, cybersecurity, and ESG. It also covers the EU's updated General Product Safety Regulation, UK's clean energy policies, and key changes in corporate transparency and construction law.

The Commission published its proposal for a GPSR in July last year.

The EU adopted its new "circular economy" package on 30 March, 2022. The legislative package will have a big impact on many businesses and other product stakeholders.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, inventory turnover experienced a notable increase in the apparel and luxury goods sectors compared to the third quarter, while declines home, outdoor, and durable products...

Median revenue growth over the last four quarters consistently decreased across all CP sectors, a reversal from the Q1 view. Consumers remain under pressure from inflation...

The survey responses reinforce what we are seeing and hearing in our conversations with clients so far this year.

The European Parliament, on 12 March 2024, formally adopted the new Product Liability Directive. The new rules intend to provide easier access to compensation for consumers...

DLA Piper has a strong track record in Class Actions, which has become the shorthand term for a range of mass claims, group litigation and collective redress procedures.