In March 2021, we reported on a PFAS paper mill lawsuit in Maine, which was a class action lawsuit was filed in Maine by residents of Fairfield, Maine, alleging that a paper mill company polluted residential land with PFAS. The plaintiffs allege that the PFAS...
On June 3, 2021, a group of NGOs sent a petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking the agency to ban "all long- and short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as food contact substances” and to, unless evidence exists otherwise, reassess...
In order to honor our veterans, give back to veterans and their families in need, and to bring awareness to the CMBG3 team about the mental health issues that our returning soldiers face, the CMBG3 Cares group (which is the charitable arm of the firm that ensures that...
Increasing his visibility in the New England region among corporations, experts and environmental professionals, Attorney John Gardella recently joined the Environmental Business Council, New England (EBC). EBC, a nonprofit organization, was established in 1990 by...
In recent years, significant media attention has been given to PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and the impact that the chemicals can have on human health and our drinking water supplies. The chemicals have traditionally been manufactured and utilized by...
Last week, in the matter In re Toy Asbestos, the trial court in the Northern District of California granted CMBG3's client's (defendant Armstrong International, Inc.) motion for summary judgment (Toy - Dkt 563 - Order Granting Armstrong's MSJ). After serving in the...
The Talking PFAS podcast is the most followed and trusted digital podcasting platform for global PFAS issue awareness and discussion. Hosted by award nominated Australian journalist Kayleen Bell, the podcast invites thought leaders in the PFAS space to deep dive...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Pat Rizzuto, reporter for Bloomberg Law, regarding PFAS legislation in Vermont that will significantly impact not only businesses in Vermont, but also out of state businesses in Vermont's stream of commerce. Attorney...
John Gardella was recently interviewed by Chemical Watch for his insights as to whether recent rollbacks of PFAS exemptions will broaden in scope and what impact the rollbacks will have on companies. Chemical Watch is a U.K.-based global provider of premium...
On May 5, 2021, Vermont entered the final stages of enacting one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation related to PFAS in the country. The PFAS legislation in Vermont (S 20) was approved by the state House 145-0. Since the legislation was previously approved by...