New EU Directive Reshapes Product Liability: Expanded Definitions and Shifted Burden of Proof Could Herald Surge in Mass Tort Claims

London — In a recent legal analysis, Buvini Kularatne, a prominent London-based finance and restructuring partner, discussed significant updates to the European Union’s product liability laws, explaining how these changes are designed to address the complexities of modern technology, including digital services and artificial intelligence. In her article for “Global Turnaround,” Kularatne examines the EU’s new Directive on Liability for Defective Products (PLD), poised to reshape the legal landscape across Europe. The revised directive aims to modernize the existing framework to better accommodate the needs of the digital age. A particularly critical update is the … Read more

Delco Times Announces Updated Obituary Submission Guidelines and Expanded Expressive Options

Media, PA – For those looking to submit obituaries to the local newspaper, it’s important to be aware of the specific deadlines and procedures that have been put into place. Obituaries can be submitted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling the designated number at 610-915-2226. During the weekend and on holidays, submissions are accepted only via email from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Obit@delcotimes.com. Procedural changes mean that proofs, provided to ensure accuracy of the information, will not be formatted like the final published product. Furthermore, no proofs are … Read more

Global Shopping Simplified: New Website Launches Intuitive Checkout with Expanded State and Country Selections

In an ever-globalizing world, the importance of understanding and being informed about the myriad of interactions we can have across international borders is paramount. Whether for business or personal reasons, one’s ability to navigate through a host of countries, regions, and specifications such as zip codes and states swiftly is crucial. A recent initiative simplifying this complex web of global and regional data has begun to reshape our approach to such engagements. The initiative is part of an effort to streamline processes for individuals and businesses needing precise, localized information including the availability of a … Read more

Kentucky District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves Overturns Expanded Title IX Protections, Citing Constitutional Concerns

Lexington, KY — Eastern Kentucky’s U.S. District Court Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves recently issued a controversial ruling, overturning a Biden administration rule that updated Title IX protections to include discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2001, Reeves has gained attention for his judicial perspective on civil rights and educational law. Born in August 1957 in Corbin, Kentucky, Reeves built a distinguished law career after obtaining his undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University followed by a Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. … Read more