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...
Attorney Karlene Manley will speak at NAMWOLF's Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:25pm ET. Her panel's topic is titled "Counseling Manufacturers On PFAS: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape Over 'Forever Chemicals.'"...
August 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments August Legislation Tracking (August 1 – August 31)Current Trends in Legislation – August 2024Federal Legislature No new bills introduced. Federal Regulations There were no significant developments in August. State Legislature...
June & July 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments June & July Legislation Tracking (June 1 – July 31)Current Trends in Legislation – June & July 2024Federal Legislature One new bill introduced. Federal Regulations There were no significant developments in...