Legal Resources
Amazon Ruling Impacts Prop 65 Issues
The 2020 Prop. 65 Clearinghouse conference marked another year of thought-provoking discussion on the current state of Proposition 65 regulations and litigation. Although the Act is nearly 35 years old, trends in enforcement litigation and defenses are continuously...
Business Interruption MDL Created for One Insurer, Denied for Others
Efforts by some policyholders to consolidate ongoing insurance coverage lawsuits against four insurers into a business interruption MDL were upended this week when the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation denied their requests to consolidate cases, but...
Eviction Moratorium Extensions Nationwide
In our last report, we discussed the expected wave of eviction proceedings as a result of the pandemic, as nearly 40 million Americans are struggling to pay their rent and housing expenses. Since then, the Trump administration, operating through the Centers for...
EPA Science Panel Will Impact Asbestos Regulations
On October 1, 2020, the EPA announced the nominees for the approximately 15 additional spots on the TSCA Scientific Advisory Committee on Chemicals (“SACC”). SACC is a group of experts chosen by the EPA to “provide independent scientific advice and recommendations to...
COVID Reopening Violations – Losses, Fines, and Liability
Businesses that frequently interact with customers and clients in person, such as restaurants, gyms and nail salons have been put on notice – follow local COVID-19 government orders or pay the price! Nusr-Et Boston, a new restaurant recently opened by social media...
Chlorpyrifos Regulatory Actions Closely Watched By Litigators
Chlorpyrifos is an insecticide that has been used since 1965 to protect crop fields (e.g., corn, soybeans, fruit trees) and used to protect golf courses and greenhouses. Chlorpyrifos insecticide products are sold as liquids, granules, powders. The EPA recommends that...
PFAS Ban In Cosmetics Is Precedent Setting Step In CA
We previously reported on the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill 2762) out of California, which was passed by the California legislature and sent to the Governor for signature or veto on August 30, 2020. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law,...
PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban Passes In CA
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newson signed into law SB-1044 (Firefighting Equipment and Foam: PFAS Chemicals). The bill is in essence a PFAS firefighting foam ban and many environmentalists are heralding the bill as strong step forward in eliminating...
PFAS Levels In NH Ignored By Air Force
We recently reported on New Hampshire's legislation that set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS) for four types of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The PFAS levels in NH set by the bill were passed into...
Environmental Law In NJ To Protect Low Income Communities
New Jersey's Governor Murphy recently signed into law S-232, the “toughest” environmental law of its kind in the country, that is aimed at curbing the cumulative environmental and public health impacts in The Garden State. S-232 now requires facilities that meet...
PFAS GenX Study Draws Direct Comparisons With PFOA
A new study regarding the health effects of the much heralded PFAS named "GenX" shows results that compare in some ways to PFOA studies. While testing of GenX toxicity on human health is still in its infancy, the study will nonetheless undoubtedly be used by...
Glyphosate Litigation Takes Criminal Turn
Two name-partners in a plaintiff firm based in Richmond, Virginia were sentenced to one and two year prison terms for pleading guilty to attempting to extort an unnamed chemical company of $200 million. Based on marketing information found on the firm website for...