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AI and people do not compete on a level-playing field. Self-driving
vehicles may be safer than human drivers, but laws often penalize
such technology. People may provide superior customer service, but
businesses are automating to reduce their taxes. AI may innovate
more effectively, but an antiquated legal framework constrains
inventive AI. In The Reasonable Robot, Ryan Abbott argues that the
law should not discriminate between AI and human behavior and
proposes a new legal principle that will ultimately improve human
well-being. This work should be read by anyone interested in the
rapidly evolving relationship between AI and the law.
New Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Shipping Law in the
21st Century consists of edited versions of the papers delivered at
the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law's 14th
International Colloquium at Swansea Law School in September 2018.
Written by a combination of top academics and highly experienced
legal practitioners, these papers have been carefully co-ordinated
to give the reader a first-class insight into the issues
surrounding new technology and shipping. The book is set out in
three parts: Part I offers a detailed and critical analysis of
issues that are emerging, and those that are likely to emerge, from
the use of advanced computer technology, particularly at the
contracting process and in the context of issuing trading
documents. Part 2 focusses on artificial intelligence and discusses
the contemporary issues that will emerge once autonomous ships and
similar crafts are put to use in the world's oceans. As well as
this, the legal impact of ports utilising artificial intelligence
and computer technology will also be considered. Part 3 analyses
how the increasing use of legal technology is changing insurance
underwriting and shipping litigation. An invaluable guide to the
recent technological advances in shipping, this book is vital
reading for both professional and academic readers.
This publication explores how Nepal could boost its exports by
addressing nontariff barriers to trade. It focuses on sanitary and
phytosanitary measures and technical barriers to trade, and
identifies export products that have potential for an increased
market share in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
It also examines the regulatory environment and demonstrates the
need to upgrade quality standards and laboratory equipment, and
strengthen accrediting and assessment bodies. The publication
recommends how the public and private sectors can overcome these
barriers.
This study provides insights into the logistics sector in Mongolia
and its relationship to international trade, domestic trade, and
freight movement throughout the country. It also looks at case
studies and examples of logistics and transport solutions from
other countries that are relevant to Mongolia. Recommendations may
be used by policy makers, as well as nongovernment organizations
and industry associations to delve deeper into some of the key
areas of the trade and logistics sector in Mongolia, and take steps
to make improvements.
The purpose of the legislation discussed in chapter 1 is to do the
following: support national defense and the United States Merchant
Marine by authorizing the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for
fiscal year (FY) 2019, including the National Security
Multi-Mission Vessel Program; implement Department of
Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG)
recommendations to improve protections and incident reporting
related to sexual assault and harassment; improve merchant mariner
training for cadets by providing additional opportunities for
on-the-job experience via the Sea Year program and by supporting
State Maritime Academy training vessels; and create new
opportunities for domestic ship recycling by streamlining the
import process. Chapter 2 discusses the National Marine Sanctuary
Act, which grants the Secretary of Commerce the authority to
designate areas of additional restriction and management over areas
in Americas oceans and Great Lakes and their unique conservation,
cultural, or historic significance. Federal agencies respond to
abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) in accordance with federal
law, interagency agreements, and funding availability. Chapter 3
reviews actions federal and state agencies have taken to address
ADVs in U.S. waterways. This chapter examines (1) key factors that
guide how federal agencies respond to ADVs; (2) the extent federal
agencies track ADVs and their expenditures for responding to them;
and (3) actions states have taken to address ADVs and the factors
they cite as affecting their efforts. On January 1, 2020, new, more
stringent maritime emission regulations are scheduled to take
effect for all ocean-going vessels as reported in chapter 4.
Chapter 1 examines the implementation of certain Coast Guard
programs, including those involving performance monitoring, the
Services Capital Investment Plan, and commercial fishing vessel
safety. Chapter 2 discusses Coast Guard and maritime transportation
programs. Chapter 3 reviews the fiscal year 2019 budget request for
the Coast Guard and maritime transportation programs.
These Recommendations have been developed by the United Nations
Economic and Social Council's Committee of Experts on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods in the light of technical progress, the advent
of new substances and materials, the exigencies of modern transport
systems and, above all, the requirement to ensure the safety of
people, property and the environment. They are addressed to
governments and international organizations concerned with the
regulation of the transport of dangerous goods. They do not apply
to the bulk transport of dangerous goods in sea-going or inland
navigation bulk carriers or tank-vessels, which is subject to
special international or national regulations.
A major non-technical challenge of space activities is ensuring
productive cooperation, communication, and understanding between
the engineers who design the mission and the space lawyers who
cover its relevant legal aspects. Though both groups usually attain
some level of understanding, it is only achieved after many years
of experience in the space industry and through repeated contact
with topics relevant to their projects. A basic understanding of
the most important legal and technical aspects acquired earlier in
their careers can facilitate better cooperation and more efficient
development of space projects. Promoting Productive Cooperation
Between Space Lawyers and Engineers is a pivotal reference source
that provides vital insights into basic legal and technical topics
and challenges that occur while planning and conducting typical
space activities. The book uses high-profile space missions as
examples and highlights the major technical aspects of these
missions and the legal issues applied to these missions. While
highlighting topics such as planetary settlements, policy
perspectives, and suborbital spaceflight, this publication is
ideally designed for lawyers, engineers, academicians, students,
and professionals.
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