Missouri Legislature Considers Regulation of Ridesharing Industry
Posted on Apr 7, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Missouri Legislature Considers Regulation of Ridesharing Industry
The Missouri House of Representative has advanced legislation imposing state wide regulations on the ridesharing industry. The bill, supported by both Uber and Lyft, mandates insurance for all rideshare vehicles and requires companies to conduct background checks on drivers. Both Uber and Lyft contend that they already meet the requirements proposed in the bill. Ridesharing...
10 Tech Trends Automakers And Insurers Need To Watch
Posted on Apr 6, 2016 in Insurance Developments and Trends, Insurance Regulation, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on 10 Tech Trends Automakers And Insurers Need To Watch
A Law360 article by Sutherland’s Mike Nelson examines new trends arising from the autonomous technological boom, including expansion of big data and a shifting liability scheme. Click here for ten developments that auto manufacturers and insurers should monitor over the next five years. (Subscription required.)
China Positioned to Lead in Manufacturing Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Apr 4, 2016 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on China Positioned to Lead in Manufacturing Autonomous Vehicles
A number of companies in China are deeply invested in developing driverless vehicles, lending credence to a Boston Consulting Group study finding China will be the largest market for autonomous vehicles within the next 15 years. China is well situated to take on the role. Unlike the U.S., China enjoys strong support for autonomous vehicles at both the local and national levels;...
