Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%
Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.
Legal Technology, Advanced Analytics, and the Impact of the Pandemic on Innovation In the Automotive Industry
Prior to the pandemic, the automotive industry was already experiencing a confluence of events prompting the sector's most impactful shift of the 21st century. From managing litigation risks and preparing for a driverless future to navigating a dynamically changing labor and employment landscape and traversing a precarious trade environment, car manufacturers have been on the precipice of an unprecedented pivot. Add the consequences of COVID-19 and car makers are seeing a global realignment of their businesses and customer preferences.
Prior to mid-March, the volume of litigation was increasing exponentially with rising vehicle sales. In February of 2020 alone, over 17 million cars were sold in the United States. (See, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, February 2020 Total Vehicle Sales [TOTALSA], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, March 24, 2020.) That pace has likely slowed given the nationwide court closures, but the data privacy and cybersecurity uncertainty associated with connected cars could threaten still the industry's long-term success.
This premium content is locked for Entertainment Law & Finance subscribers only
ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN ENTERTAINMENT LAW.
- Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
- Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
- Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts
Already a have an account? Sign In Now Log In Now
For enterprise-wide or corporate acess, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 877-256-2473
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Securities Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of NFTs
A federal district court in Miami, FL, has ruled that former National Basketball Association star Shaquille O'Neal will have to face a lawsuit over his promotion of unregistered securities in the form of cryptocurrency tokens and that he was a "seller" of these unregistered securities.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.