John Gardella was recently featured on the Emerging Litigation podcast hosted by Tom Hagy on the subject of EPA's efforts to push final rulemaking for PFAS in drinking water through, and anticipated legal challenges to the same. To listen to the podcast, please...
On Election Night 2024, two candidates often seen at polar opposite ends of the political spectrum await news from states as to their fate. For the past two years, I have been asked by clients, corporations, insurers, and finance world professionals for opinions on...
October 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments October Legislation Tracking (October 1 – October 31)Current Trends in Legislation – October 2024Federal Legislature No new bills were introduced. Federal Regulations There were no federal regulations of note in October....
Last week, a California court ruled court ruled in the Bounthon et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co. matter (case number 3:23-cv-00765, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) that a PFAS detection test called a "total organic fluorine"...
We have previously reported on EPA's PFAS TRI efforts, which during the current Biden administration have seen an significant expansion in the number of PFAS regulated. Now, the EPA is proposing to go even further - in fact, the furthest thus far in broadening its...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Drew Hutchinson, reporter for Bloomberg Law, for her article regarding California's menstrual products PFAS ban legislation. Ms. Hutchinson's article examines the recently passed law and the impacts that it will have...
John Gardella was invited to be a keynote speaker in Nashville, TN this week on October 10 at Assent's Evolve 2024 event at which complex manufacturers will hear from speakers on how to overcome supply chain challenges and prepare for regulatory changes. John's...
September 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments September Legislation Tracking (September 1 – September 30)Current Trends in Legislation – September 2024Federal Legislature Two new bills introduced. Federal Regulations 89 FR 78986: Federal notice that the Department of...
On September 18, 2024, John Gardella will speak at Chemical Watch's PFAS Updates North America 2024 at 3:15pm ET in Alexandria, Virginia. The one day conference hosts several invited speakers to discuss critical PFAS issues impacting companies in North America. John's...
On September 16, 2024, John Gardella will speak at Chemical Watch's Regulatory Summit North America 2024 at 4pm ET in Alexandria, Virginia. The two day conference hosts several invited speakers to discuss critical regulatory issues that have been and will impact...