As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly common on Florida’s roads, questions about legal responsibility for accidents involving these vehicles grow more pressing. Florida’s relatively lenient regulations for autonomous vehicles have encouraged companies to test and deploy these cars, but their presence introduces complexities into the traditional framework of auto accident liability. When an accident occurs
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How Self-Driving Cars Are Changing the Legal Landscape for Auto Accidents in Sarasota and Bradenton
As self-driving cars transition from futuristic concepts to realities on the roads of Sarasota and Bradenton, they are fundamentally reshaping how we approach auto accidents and legal responsibility. Autonomous vehicles promise a future with fewer accidents due to human error, yet they also introduce a complex web of new challenges, particularly when determining fault and…
Bradenton Attorney On Digital Evidence in Modern Auto Accident Claims
Whether your crash happened here in Manatee County, or anywhere else in Southwest Florida, in today’s digital age, the landscape of auto accident claims has dramatically shifted. As you deal with the aftermath of a collision, you may find yourself relying on more than just eyewitness accounts and police reports. Digital evidence has become a…
Recent Trends in Truck Accident Litigation in Tallahassee: What You Should Know
Attorneys who handle significant numbers of truck accident cases in Tallahassee have noticed some new trends with regard to truck accident lawsuits. While an experienced attorney will be aware of the changing focus and new requirements, it is helpful for anyone who may have a truck accident claim to be aware of the trends as…
What ChatGPT Said About FedEx Work Comp Cases
I’ve been a lawyer for 27 years and not a week goes by where I’m not pitched something from someone. For years it’s mostly been lead generators (I never use them) or support staff help like remote answering services. The latest is about once a week an AI (artificial intelligence) company emails me trying to…
Dutch agency reports key outcomes from 2023 work
Border controls, recalls and inspection data are some of the highlights from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) 2023 annual report.
In 2023, 47 percent of the NVWA’s capacity was focused on food safety supervision. Supporters include third parties, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), and the Ministry of Agriculture,…
I had the honor to speak to the International Academy of Mediators today in Seattle
Welcome to the International Academy of Mediators
On behalf of the board and our more than 210 members, welcome to the International Academy of Mediators (IAM), a membership organization comprised of many of the world’s finest mediators.
The IAM was founded in 1996 to provide a forum for commercial mediators who meet IAM’s experience requirements…
Solving new era food safety challenges requires advancements in data sharing
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The battle against foodborne disease has been waged since the beginning of time. Historical literature provides evidence of how earlier civilizations tried to protect themselves, their families, tribes, and villages from getting sick from the food they ate. The examples range from the emergence of cooking with fire to initial attempts to…
Stark & Stark Attorneys Demonstrate Commitment to Thought Leadership at the 2024 New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar
On April 17-19 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) will host its annual Boardwalk Seminar, which consists of 29 programs presented for trial attorneys, featuring local, regional, and national speakers.
Below are the programs our Stark & Stark attorneys will be co-chairing and speaking at. Bruce Stern is…
Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment of Autonomous Driving?
In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front of our eyes, with recent events bringing the conversation into sharp focus.
At the heart of this discussion is a tragic incident involving…