We previously reported on a scientific study published by researchers at the University of Notre Dame regarding the possibility that PFAS may infiltrate through firefighting PPE and into the bloodstream of firefighters, as well as federal legislation proposed to...
In a study released today in the Environment International journal, authors from China and the University of Chicago examined the current knowledge related to pre- and neonatal exposures to PFAS based on more than 200 articles published from 2000 to the present. The...
Every year, nearly 40% of California’s water used for drinking, agriculture, and irrigation comes from groundwater sources located in Northern California. During droughts, as much as 60% of water in California is sourced from groundwater. In addition, large quantities...
On August 6, 2020, an article written for Forbes cited Eric Robbie’s recent article regarding the HEALS Act. The Act was proposed to address liability issues for companies stemming from COVID-19 business reopenings, and Attorney Robbie's prior thoughts on the Act...
John Gardella’s recent article regarding the impact that disposal of PFAS by water utilities may have down the road if the EPA deems PFAS to be "hazardous" substances was published by the prestigious National Law Review. The article, entitled "PFAS Water...
The last two years have seen an incredible uptick in activity with respect to PFAS regulations, and media coverage of PFAS continues to fuel the fires from the public, non-government organizations and environmental groups for additional action to be taken. The EPA...
John Gardella’s recent article regarding the impact that a U.S. Supreme Court Superfund ruling will have on future PFAS claims was published by the prestigious National Law Review. The article, entitled “PFAS Considerations From a Supreme Court Decision” examines case...
More and more, especially in light of the onslaught of television ads regarding lawsuits and large verdicts, the word “talc” is a term less associated with baby powder and more with deadly toxic dust. In many ways, the media coverage of talc is similar to the decades...
Clifford V. Pascarella II’s recent article regarding the manipulation of science with respect to talc and its impact on the talc litigation was published by the prestigious National Law Review. The article, entitled “Sound Science Must Guide Jurors In Talc Litigation”...
In a press release published on July 31, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that three manufacturers of products containing the specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (6:2 FTOH) have agreed to voluntarily...