Legal Resources
Ovarian Cancer Talc Cases Will Not Be Delayed, Court Says
Johnson & Johnson’s motion to delay trial in hundreds of talc-based ovarian cancer cases pending in the 22nd Circuit Court of Missouri was recently denied by appellate Judge Angela T. Quigless. Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer and marketer of numerous...
With Marijuana Legalized in Massachusetts, Real Estate Owners Bluntly State Their Concerns
Massachusetts voted “yes” on Question 4 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but not all real estate owners were on board. The law allows for possession of up to ten ounces of marijuana in private residences and cultivation of up to six plants on...
Lead In Cosmetics: FDA Guide For Maximum Levels
In 2016, significant media attention was given to lead particles found in the drinking water of various municipalities, with special attention given to Flint, Michigan. Much of the concern regarding the ingestion of impermissibly high lead levels has focused on the...
EPA To Evaluate Asbestos Immediately
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (“Chemical Safety Act”) was signed into law by President Barack Obama in June of 2016 and amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”). The Chemical Safety Act gives the Environmental Protection...
