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PFAS Legislative Developments (May 2025)
May 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments May Legislation Tracking (May 1 – May 31)Current Trends in Legislation – May 2025Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced, which seeks to accelerate the development of PFAS-free equipment for firefighters. State...
John Gardella Interviewed By Law360 On NJ PFAS Trial
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by George Woolston, reporter for Law360, for his article regarding a PFAS trial that began this week in New Jersey against DuPont in which the state has previously stated that the total remediation costs will exceed $1...
How Artificial Intelligence Is Re-Shaping Litigation
Imagine sitting in court, getting ready to hear a victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing, but instead of hearing a family member deliver the impact statement about the decedent, you see a video. Not just any video, but an AI generated video of the...
John Gardella Interviewed On Phthalates By Home & Gardens Magazine
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Home & Gardens magazine for an article the magazine published regarding phthalates in items found in homes. The article explores potential issues with phthalates and explains to readers where in their home and in...
John Gardella Interviewed By Bloomberg Law On PFAS Drinking Water Issues
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Drew Hutchinson, reporter for Bloomberg Law, for her article regarding how states are likely to step in during the current administration to regulate PFAS in drinking water, as well as increase enforcement action...
Ex Professor Accuses Penn State of Reverse Discrimination and Retaliation
Former Penn State writing professor Zack De Piero has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging reverse discrimination and retaliation following his opposition to social justice and antiracist initiatives on campus. Background De Piero, a 40-year-old professor...
Ethylene Oxide Litigation: Your Company Has Been Sued- Now What?
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is an industrial solvent widely used as a sterilizing agent for medical and other equipment that cannot otherwise be sterilized by heat/steam. EtO may also be used as a component for producing other chemicals, including glycol and polyglycol...
Carla Storm To Attend Cook County Asbestos Litigation Conference
Carla Storm, an attorney with CMBG3 Law licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri, will be attending the upcoming Cook County Asbestos Litigation Conference on May 19 in Chicago, Illinois. Carla has nearly 20 years of experience litigating toxic torts cases, has...
John Bitetto To Speak At Esteemed Talc Litigation Conference
Attorney John Bitetto was invited to speak at the Talc Litigation Conference on May 20 at the Midland Hotel in Chicago. John's panel discussion, titled "Forecasting Claims with Contested Causation", will provide both defense and plaintiff viewpoints on the topic. For...
PFAS Webinar: The Legal Tsunami That Could Cost You Millions (& What to Do Now)
Please join John Gardella TOMORROW (May 6) at 10am ET as he partners once again with Cally Edgren of Assent in discussing PFAS litigation, compliance, and regulatory risks to companies currently and in the future. With two of the most recognized thought leaders on...
EPA Funding In Crosshairs of Administration
On May 2, 2025, the White House issued its so-called "skinny budget" (essentially a summary version of the complete budget proposal, which will follow later) for fiscal year 2026. EPA funding was referenced in some detail in the skinny budget, with notable reductions...
Ethylene Oxide Verdict in Georgia – $20 Million
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is an industrial solvent widely used as a sterilizing agent for medical and other equipment that cannot otherwise be sterilized by heat/steam. EtO may also be used as a component for producing other chemicals, including glycol and polyglycol...