Legal Resources
John Gardella Interviewed By Maine Morning Star on PFAS Issues
John Gardella was interviewed by reporter Marina Schauffler of the Maine Morning Star for an article on Maine's efforts to tackle PFAS issues related to the use of AFFF by fire departments throughout the state. Attorney Gardella's insights related to the legal...
New Law Impacts Massachusetts Employers Obligations on Salary Transparency
The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, officially titled the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, was signed into law on July 31, 2024. Set to take effect in stages beginning in 2025, the law imposes new obligations on employers aimed at increasing wage transparency...
The Missing Piece to Your Business’ Litigation Team: Using A National Coordinating Counsel to Manage Your Mass Tort Litigation
Businesses, large and small, can find themselves overwhelmed by litigation quickly, if and when they find themselves in the crosshairs of a developing litigation. For years, the best example of these crosshairs was those focused mainly on asbestos and those entities...
Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: Reverse Discrimination and Background Circumstances
Recent changing perspectives in employment law have brought other topics to the forefront of employment litigation, and reverse discrimination is one of those topics. Reverse Discrimination Reverse discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of members of a majority...
Ethylene Oxide Case Starts Trial In Georgia
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...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Under Scrutiny, But Still Viable
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been a cornerstone of workplace culture for many organizations, developed in response to historic and ongoing patterns of exclusion, and have been linked to better profits and improved work environments. But...
PFAS Legislative Developments (March 2025)
March 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments March Legislation Tracking (March 1 – March 31)Current Trends in Legislation – March 2025Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced. State Legislature Sixty six bills were introduced across fifteen states. Topics include:...
Rhode Island Court Dismisses Case Against CMBG3’s Client After Oral Argument
CMBG3 Law is pleased to announce that its attorneys successfully secured a dismissal for their client in an asbestos case pending in Rhode Island. The lawsuit alleged that the client was responsible for manufacturing products which allegedly contained asbestos and...
CMBG3 Achieves Full Voluntary Dismissal in New York Talc Appeal
(New York, NY) - A New York City plaintiff has dismissed CMBG3’s client with prejudice, shortly after oral argument of its appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department. The plaintiff alleged that CMBG3’s client manufactured a dangerous product, claiming that...
Illinois Supreme Court Approves Three Significant Proposals For Practicing Law In Illinois
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the approval of “3 Proposals Impacting the Practice of Law in Illinois.” These are positive developments for Illinois lawyers and those needing legal assistance in Illinois, helping to bridge some gaps between the law and...
Defense Verdict in First Ethylene Oxide Case to Go To Verdict in Colorado
Background 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...
PFAS Legislative Developments (February 2025)
February 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments February Legislation Tracking (February 1 – February 28)Current Trends in Legislation – February 2025Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced. State Legislature 85 bills were introduced across 23 states. Topics...