Surviving in the legal jungle
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UK exporters must learn how to avoid US product liability claims. Legislation means that manufacturers can be held responsible for incidents involving their products. Juries fix the amount of damages commensurate with the accident. Lawyers attempt to prove that the product was defective despite correct action by the manufacturer. Experts set safety standards, making US products the safest in the world.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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Creativity for the common good
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The UK Design Council is placing strong emphasis on the role of design in the public sector. It believes that careful design can be very effective in helping public sector workers such as nurses and teachers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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