Legal Resources
Tiny Particles, Big Risk: Could Netflix’s New Documentary, The Plastic Detox, Accelerate Microplastic Litigation in the Cosmetic and Personal Care Product Industry?
The concept of “microplastics” became popular in 2004 after a marine biologist revealed widespread plastic particles in marine environments, sediment and wildlife. That observation shifted the way the world perceived pollutants from “visible litter” to “invisible...
It’s Not Just What You Say – Lessons Businesses Should Learn from the Agnitti Decision
The recent decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court in Agnitti v. Philip Morris USA Inc., (24-p-780) offers a warning for companies regarding any representations made to consumers, such as product labeling or advertising, as well as litigators pursuing or defending...
PFAS Drinking Water Legal Battle Briefing Continues
We have previously detailed the EPA’s efforts under the Biden Administration to regulate certain types of PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act. In short, PFOA and PFOS would have a Maximum Contaminant Level of 4 ppt, and PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and certain mixtures...
PFAS Air Emissions Back On EPA’s Radar
We have published in recent years several times on PFAS air emissions issues, including legislative efforts to compel standards for PFAS in air emissions and EPA's long process to determine a reliable and proper testing method for measuring PFAS in air sampling. The...
“Sound Science” Legislation and Environmental Regulations Clash In Several States
Under the second Trump administration, the Make American Healthy Again program has as one of its central pillars the "sound science" principle, which aims to reform federal health agencies by demanding that regulations only move to a proposal phase if they are...
John Gardella Will Co-Chair and Speak At Perrin’s PFAS Conference
John Gardella will co-chair this year's PFAS Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences. The virtual conference, scheduled for March 17, will bring together leading experts on a wide range of PFAS issues, including litigation, biosolids, remediation, AFFF MDL, and...
From Incentive to Liability: The New Era of Scrutiny for Stay or Pay Policies
In an effort to retain employees, companies have instituted “pay or stay” agreements as a condition of employment. These agreements are often referred to as training repayment agreement provisions, or “TRAPs”. They require an employee to reimburse their employer for...
New York Court Rules That AI Documents Not Protected By Privilege
In a first of its kind ruling, a Judge in the U.S. District for the Southern District of New York held that documents that a defendant (client) created using generative AI and sent to his lawyer were not protected by privilege, nor were they protected by the work...
John Gardella To Speak At Cosmetics Industry Conference On Class Action Trends
John Gardella was invited to speak at American Conference Institute's Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Conference on March 12 and 13, 2026 in New York. John's session, scheduled for March 12 at 1:30pm, will address the latest trends in class action litigation...
Illinois Public Act 103-0804: Is This the AI Fairness Blueprint We Have Been Yearning For?
AI has become almost an automatic tool used in hiring and workforce management, a big question is starting to emerge for employers across the country: who is responsible when an algorithm discriminates? Guess what, Illinois has stepped forward with an answer. The...
PFAS Legislative Developments (February 2026)
February 2026 PFAS Legislative Developments February Legislation Tracking (February 1 – February 28)Current Trends in Legislation – February 2026Federal Legislature No new bills were introduced. State Legislature Fifty two (52) bills were introduced across eighteen...
CEQ Formally Repeals NEPA Regulations Leading to a New Look for NEPA in 2026
On January 7, 2026, the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), the advisory agency meant to assist and advise the President on environmental matters including the administration of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) announced its official...