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Ohio Groundwater Conference Invites John Gardella To Speak On PFAS
John Gardella is an invited speaker at the upcoming Ohio Groundwater Conference (virtual), which will take place on February 25, 2025. The conference will host invited experts to discuss groundwater, surface water, and hydrology issues relevant in today's landscape....
Two Separate Claims of Action in Relation to Employment Discrimination
Most people are familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it frequently used by aggrieved employees. However, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 is another legal mechanism that can be used to bring employment discrimination claims. Before...
Proposed FDA Rule May Require Stricter Testing for Talc in Cosmetic Products
Recent federal developments may soon require cosmetic companies to adopt stringent precautions to ensure that talc-containing products are free of asbestos, further safeguarding consumers from potential asbestos exposure. On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug...
Illinois Ruling on Civil Liability for Employers Confirms Risks to Companies
By: Carla Storm, Esq. Since their inception, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq.) and Workers’ Occupational Diseases Acts (820 ILCS 310/1 et seq.) (the “Acts” or “Act”) have offered some certainty and predictability with respect to injuries...
Apple’s PFAS Consumer Fraud Lawsuit The Latest In Growing Trend
Directly on the heels of our article this week regarding the latest PFAS consumer fraud lawsuit (this time, against Samsung for its smart watches), Apple finds itself in a similar lawsuit over its smartwatches. The number of product types targeted for these lawsuits...
PFAS Personal Injury Lawsuits: Warning Bells For Users of PFAS
Two recent PFAS personal injury lawsuits have grabbed headlines, as the plaintiffs in the respective lawsuits allege that they developed cancer from public drinking water supplies that were contaminated with PFAS. These are not the only examples of such lawsuits, and...
Latest PFAS Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Re-Raises Important Considerations For Companies
On several instances, we have written regarding consumer fraud PFAS class action lawsuits filed in several states. The number of product types targeted for these lawsuits are growing and diverse in terms of the industries targeted. While there has been at least one...
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,...