Tort Law and Liability

1. Emerging Issues in Tort Law
   1. Impact of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
      1. Liability for Autonomous Vehicles
         1. Manufacturer vs. Operator Liability
         2. Regulatory Standards and Compliance
      2. AI and Robotics in Medical Malpractice
         1. Diagnostic Algorithms and Errors
         2. Surgical Robots and Accountability
      3. Data Breaches and Privacy Torts
         1. Cybersecurity Standards
         2. Legal Remedies for Data Breach Victims
      4. Artificial Intelligence Bias and Discrimination Claims
         1. Algorithm Equity and Discriminatory Practices
         2. Legal Frameworks for Protecting Victims
      5. Ethical Considerations in AI Deployment
         1. Balancing Innovation and Public Safety
         2. Obligations of Developers and Users
   2. Tort Liability and Climate Change
      1. Legal Accountability for Carbon Emissions
         1. Fossil Fuel Companies and Public Nuisance Claims
         2. Regulatory vs. Common Law Approaches
      2. Climate Change-Induced Natural Disasters
         1. Liability for Inadequate Preparedness and Response
         2. Insurance Implications and Coverage Challenges
      3. Environmental Justice in Tort Claims
         1. Disproportionate Impact on Vulnerable Communities
         2. Access to Legal Resources and Representation
   3. The Rise of Mass Tort Litigation
      1. Characteristics of Mass Tort vs. Class Actions
         1. Procedural Differences and Strategic Considerations
         2. Criteria for Certifying Mass Tort Claims
      2. Pharmaceutical and Product Liability Mass Torts
         1. Impact of Global Supply Chains
         2. Regulatory Failures and Litigation Strategies
      3. Managing the Complexity of Mass Tort Cases
         1. Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) and Judicial Management
         2. Role of Expert Witnesses and Scientific Evidence
      4. Settlement Structures and Compensation Distribution
         1. Designing Fair Compensation Schemes
         2. Addressing Future Claimants in Settlements
   4. Social Media and Defamation Torts
      1. Challenges in Defining Online Defamation
         1. Anonymity and Jurisdictional Issues
         2. Evolving Standards for Fair Comment and Opinion
      2. Platforms and Publisher Liability
         1. Section 230 Immunity and its Limits
         2. Strategies for Litigating Against Social Media Companies