In June 2021, we predicted that the American Society for Testing and Material (“ASTM”) would revise its existing “gold standard” for environmental due diligence – the Phase I environment site assessment – to update certain definitions, recommended processes, and for...
For the second time in less than a month, L'Oreal finds itself embroiled in a PFAS lawsuit related to its mascara products. The L'Oreal PFAS lawsuit was filed in the New York federal court on March 9, 2022. Cosmetics and PFAS is a topic that saw increased scrutiny...
On March 10, 2022, a bill was sent to the Governor of Washington's desk that significantly accelerates the state's initiative to develop regulations for various consumer goods that contain PFAS. With increasing attention being given to PFAS in consumer goods in the...
On March 24, 2022, John Gardella will be a featured speaker at the global conference "PFAS Global 2022", which is hosted by UK based Chemical Watch. John's presentation, "Overview of U.S. State Level Activities and Some Insights Into Asia Pacific", will examine:...
For the firm’s March initiative, CMBG3 was proud to be able to support Read Across America Day by contributing to two amazing causes that support children's reading initiatives - Kids Need To Read and the Pajama Program. Both organizations recognize the fact that...
Cosmetics and PFAS is a topic that saw increased scrutiny from the scientific community, legislature, and the media in 2021. As we predicted in early 2021, the increased attention on the industry presented significant risks to the cosmetics industry, and our...
As we wrote in December, 2021 saw several significant actions taken by the state of California with respect to PFAS - specifically, Prop 65 PFAS determinations for PFOS and PFNA. On February 25, 2022, another significant step was taken when the California Office of...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Pat Rizzuto, reporter for Bloomberg Law, for her article regarding a recent bill proposed in Maine that would restrict biosludge fertilizer from being used on farms, golf course and other properties if the biosludge...
In writer Emily Field's recent article, What To Know About the Growing PFAS Litigation, published in Law360 on February 24, 2022, John Gardella was extensively quoted for his insights regarding PFAS litigation, significant regulatory actions coming in the near future...
On January 27, 2022, a unique PFAS-related bill was introduced in the Massachusetts Senate entitled "An Act establishing a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions" (S.2655). The bill seeks to require the Massachusetts...