Legal Resources
Denmark Bans PFAS In Food Packaging
Earlier this month, Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and Food proposed a ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cardboard and paper packaging that makes direct contact with food. This ban is expected to take effect in July 2020, putting...
Small Business and Prop 65: Free Pass? Not So Fast
California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65) has a major exception for small businesses: the law does not apply to businesses employing fewer than ten employees. Such small businesses, however, should be cautious as traps abound for the unwary in the realm of Prop 65. For...
Glyphosate Jury Awards Reduced In California
Last week, California Superior Court Judge Winifred Smith reduced a $2 billion dollar verdict against Monsanto to $87 million dollars. The $2 billion dollar verdict was previously awarded to Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who both alleged that they developed non-Hodgkin...
Calm Before the Storm
In 2018, California was ravaged by multiple large-scale wildfires, killing more than 100 people and firefighters and resulting in more than $9 billion in damages paid by insurers. The 2018 hurricane season produced 8 hurricanes, including two “major” (Cat 3, 4, or 5)...
John Gardella Publishes Cover Story in Claims Magazine
In the May 2019 issue of Claims magazine, John Gardella authored an article regarding autonomous vehicles and their future impact on the insurance industry that was published as the cover story in the prestigious industry publication. A copy of the article can be...
Michaela Lancer Leads Nationally Streamed Webinar On Glyphosate
On Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET, Michaela Lancer will lead a nationally streamed webinar hosted by Perrin Conferences on the subject of glyphosate. The webinar is entitled "Glyphosate: Emerging Litigation Trends" and examines the following topics:...
EPA Releases New Asbestos Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) promulgated a new rule in April of 2019, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), requiring EPA review before any discontinued uses of asbestos can be reintroduced into the marketplace. This new rule restricts...
Michaela Lancer Presents On Glyphosate For MDLA
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, Michaela Lancer and John Gardella spoke at a lunch event sponsored by the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association’s (MDLA) Toxic Torts Committee on the topic of glyphosate. The presentation was entitled “Glyphosate: Emerging Litigation...
$2 Billion In Damages Awarded In Glyphosate Trial
The Pilliod Trial - $2 Billion Dollar Verdict On Monday, a California state jury rendered a $2.055 billion dollar verdict against Monsanto after finding that glyphosate containing Roundup weed killer more likely than not was a significant contributing factor in...
Michaela Lancer Speaks At Prestigious Conference On Glyphosate
On May 2, 2019, CMBG3's Michaela Lancer spoke at the prestigious 2019 EECMA (Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association) conference in Orlando, Florida. Michaela presented with a panel of distinguished speakers on the subject of glyphosate and its potential...
Glyphosate Verdict Expected Soon
EPA Statement Regarding Safety of Glyphosate Last week the EPA released its Glyphosate Proposed Interim Decision stating that it continues to find that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its label and that glyphosate is not...
Glyphosate State Court Trial Continues Through Week 4
Monsanto is fighting on multiple fronts against lawsuits alleging that its glyphosate-containing Roundup weed killer causes cancer. On trial in California, Monsanto has started presenting its defense after plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Plliod rested their case last...