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PFAS Sewer Sludge Risks Exist Says EPA…But Will It Matter After Today?
Last week, there was significant news in the PFAS realm when the EPA announced its long-awaited draft risk assessment with respect to PFOA and PFOS in sewer sludge from two popular methods of disposing of such sludge - landfilling and land application. Although the...
PFAS Legislative Developments (December 2024)
December 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments December Legislation Tracking (December 1 – December 31)Current Trends in Legislation – December 2024Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced. State Legislature Four bills were introduced. One bill proposes criminal...
PFAS Legislative Developments (November 2024)
November 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments November Legislation Tracking (November 1 – November 30)Current Trends in Legislation – November 2024Federal Legislature Two new bills were introduced. Federal Regulations There were no federal regulations of note in...
Trial Tactics: It Starts in Discovery
Trial preparation starts in discovery. Yes, that statement seems a bit ridiculous – especially considering the fact that the majority of civil matters will never see a courtroom – but working a case backwards with trial prep as a starting point is truly the only way...
Instagram Raises Its Privacy Game as it relates to Youth
In September, social media platform Instagram introduced new age restrictions and privacy measures for users under 18. These changes are designed to create a safer online environment for teens, but they also bring a host of legal implications that businesses, parents,...
Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule Overturned by Federal Court in Texas
On November 15, 2024, in State of Texas v. Dep’t of Labor, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned a Department of Labor rule that would have increased the number of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule...
Newly Enacted Law Expands Earned Sick Time in Massachusetts
On August 23, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. The intent of the law is to overhaul and enhance maternal health practices in Massachusetts and expand coverage for midwifery,...
John Gardella To Speak At Business and Environment Conference in December
On December 10, 2024, John Gardella will present at the 2024 Business and the Environment Conference on the topic of PFAS litigation trends in 2024, what is to come in 2025, and the impact that these trends will have on business interests. The conference is being held...
CMBG3 Litigation Team Prevails On Motion Practice When Co-Defendant Tries To Invalidate Settlement
CMBG3 is thrilled to announce another success in a product liability matter. After four years of litigation, CMBG3 was hired in as new counsel and was able to obtain a settlement in a particularly difficult case. The true challenge arose after CMBG3’s client and the...
Emerging Litigation Podcast Features John Gardella As Guest
John Gardella was recently featured on the Emerging Litigation podcast hosted by Tom Hagy on the subject of EPA's efforts to push final rulemaking for PFAS in drinking water through, and anticipated legal challenges to the same. To listen to the podcast, please...
John Bitetto To Speak At NJ Asbestos Litigation Conference
Attorney John Bitetto of CMBG3 Law will speak on November 15, 2024 at the New Jersey Asbestos Litigation conference, which is hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. John will co-present at 1:50pm on Rule 104 hearing developments in the...
Now that Trump is President Again, What Will Happen to AI Regulations?
While AI regulations, unlike social and economic issues, were not at the forefront of the 2024 presidential race, it is worthwhile to look into the crystal ball to see how a second Trump presidency will impact them. While AI was not on Trump's radar during his first...