Legal Resources
PFAS and the 2024 Elections: Why Neither Path Ends the Risks to Companies
On Election Night 2024, two candidates often seen at polar opposite ends of the political spectrum await news from states as to their fate. For the past two years, I have been asked by clients, corporations, insurers, and finance world professionals for opinions on...
The Difference Between EU and US AI Regulation: A Foreshadowing of the Future of Litigation in AI
Regulatory frameworks and policies surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as a hot-button area of contention for technology companies, especially with integrating generative AI into globally used, everyday software. Given that generative AI is...
PFAS Legislative Developments (October 2024)
October 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments October Legislation Tracking (October 1 – October 31)Current Trends in Legislation – October 2024Federal Legislature No new bills were introduced. Federal Regulations There were no federal regulations of note in October....
PFAS Detection Test Thrown Out In Court – What It Teaches Us About Compliance Efforts
Last week, a California court ruled court ruled in the Bounthon et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co. matter (case number 3:23-cv-00765, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) that a PFAS detection test called a "total organic fluorine"...
PFAS TRI Reporting Increases…..Again
We have previously reported on EPA's PFAS TRI efforts, which during the current Biden administration have seen an significant expansion in the number of PFAS regulated. Now, the EPA is proposing to go even further - in fact, the furthest thus far in broadening its...
Sixth Circuit Makes Bold Ruling on Issue of Disability Accommodations
A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Yanick v. Kroger Co. of Michigan expanded an employer’s responsibility in responding to requests for accommodation by employees with disabilities. Working in the Bakery The case involved Mary Ellen Yanick, who was the...
Bloomberg Interviews John Gardella On California PFAS Legislation
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Drew Hutchinson, reporter for Bloomberg Law, for her article regarding California's menstrual products PFAS ban legislation. Ms. Hutchinson's article examines the recently passed law and the impacts that it will have...
John Gardella Will Be Featured Keynote Speaker At Sustainability Event
John Gardella was invited to be a keynote speaker in Nashville, TN this week on October 10 at Assent's Evolve 2024 event at which complex manufacturers will hear from speakers on how to overcome supply chain challenges and prepare for regulatory changes. John's...
PFAS Legislative Developments (August 2024)
September 2024 PFAS Legislative Developments September Legislation Tracking (September 1 – September 30)Current Trends in Legislation – September 2024Federal Legislature Two new bills introduced. Federal Regulations 89 FR 78986: Federal notice that the Department of...
John Gardella To Speak On PFAS Litigation At PFAS Conference
On September 18, 2024, John Gardella will speak at Chemical Watch's PFAS Updates North America 2024 at 3:15pm ET in Alexandria, Virginia. The one day conference hosts several invited speakers to discuss critical PFAS issues impacting companies in North America. John's...
John Gardella To Speak On PFAS At Regulatory Summit In DC
On September 16, 2024, John Gardella will speak at Chemical Watch's Regulatory Summit North America 2024 at 4pm ET in Alexandria, Virginia. The two day conference hosts several invited speakers to discuss critical regulatory issues that have been and will impact...
Karlene Manley To Speak At NAMWOLF Annual Conference
Attorney Karlene Manley will speak at NAMWOLF's Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 1:25pm ET. Her panel's topic is titled "Counseling Manufacturers On PFAS: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape Over 'Forever Chemicals.'"...