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...
The Talking PFAS podcast is the most followed and trusted digital podcasting platform for global PFAS issue awareness and discussion. Hosted by award winning Australian journalist Kayleen Bell, the podcast invites thought leaders in the PFAS space to deep dive...
This year to celebrate Earth Day, CMBG3’s California office members Alleli Carino and Celeste Nguyen volunteered at the Outdoor Education Center from the Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council. Alleli and Celeste repaired trails, removed invasive species,...
Just a few days ago, an $11.9 million settlement was announced in a Michigan lawsuit in which a class of approximately 3,000 plaintiffs alleged that a PFAS manufacturer and a PFAS-using paper mill contaminated drinking water supplies, thereby polluting the environment...
Yesterday, the EPA, through the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, issued a statement that likely went well under the radar of many following PFAS developments. However, the impact of the new policy will have significant impacts on any company seeking ways to...