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Aftermarket Parts and Their Consequences in Litigation
According to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, aftermarket products represent a $257 billion market in the United States. The automotive aftermarket is the segment of that industry that focuses on the manufacturing, remanufacturing, distribution, retailing, and installation of all vehicle parts, tools, equipment and accessories for vehicles, after the sale of the automobile by the original equipment manufacturer to the consumer.
As published in the Motor Vehicle Industry Overview Series by the Internal Revenue Service, aftermarket products comprise a large part of the automotive industry. (available at www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=175582,00.html) Whether an aftermarket alteration is made by a dealer, a fleet owner or automobile lessor who then sells or leases an altered vehicle ' all these individuals can be held responsible for defects in the modification.
This article addresses the potential areas of liability for a lessor of automobiles in cases where an aftermarket alteration has been made, particularly if that lessor is the party who executed or authorized the change. Those who make modifications to vehicles or design and sell aftermarket parts are really manufacturers or, at a minimum, co-manufacturers with the original product manufacturer, and thus may be liable in cases of product defect.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
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Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.