What’s Old May Be New Again: Addressing Radioactive Toxic Tort Claims and...
Everyone in the world is exposed to some ionizing radiation every year. The effects of this exposure can vary substantially based on a number of factors, including among other things, the dose...
View ArticleAuto Parts supplier obtains defense verdict at trial
California Superior Court, Alameda County - Decedent Gene Hankes Sr. passed away of mesothelioma at 85 years old. His estate brought this action against various brake manufacturers and auto-parts...
View ArticleEPA Action on “Forever Chemicals”
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are at the top of every environmental regulator’s list in 2024 and already this year the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken key...
View ArticleWill Makeup Get a Makeover?: Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics
Titanium dioxide was added to the California Proposition 65 ("Prop. 65") list in 2011 due to its classification as a cancer-causing agent, when present as "airborne, unbound particles of respirable...
View ArticleMay 2024 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims
Exploring Trends in California’s Proposition 65: Claims, Chemicals, Products, and More - California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires,...
View ArticleCalifornia Modifies Proposed Amendments to Proposition 65’s Warning Requirements
Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group explains the updates the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment plans to make to the proposed changes to California’s...
View ArticleFree Asbestos Testing for Union & Asbestos Workers
Exposure to airborne asbestos has been linked to an increased risk of several serious and debilitating diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and other types of cancer....By: Hissey,...
View Article[Event] Asbestos Medicine Seminar - November 6th - 8th, Las Vegas, NV
This year’s seminar will bring together a superb lineup of medical and scientific experts, top-tier litigators, and timely topics. Plus, enjoy unforgettable events designed to promote insightful...
View ArticleCalifornia Environmental Law & Policy Update 6.28.24
The U.S. Supreme Court today upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety, and consumer protections,...
View ArticleDefra Consults on Proposal to Amend UK REACH Use and Exposure Information...
On May 16, 2024, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) began a public consultation on the UK government’s proposals to amend the current transitional...
View ArticleCalifornia's Updated Proposition 65 Regulations New Short-Form Warnings and More
Longtime efforts by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to amend the so-called “short-form” safe harbor warnings for California’s Proposition 65 appear to be nearing...
View ArticleExpert Testimony on Permanency of Respiratory Injury Requires Reference to...
Garced v. United Cerebral Palsy of Phila., 307 A.2d 103 (Pa. Super. 2023) - This matter involved a plaintiff’s claim that he developed reactive airway disease syndrome (RADS) from exposure to the...
View ArticleProposition 65: OEHHA Proposes Additional Changes to “Short-Form” Warning Option
On June 14, 2024, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a notice proposing additional changes to its Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Article 6 “clear and reasonable...
View ArticleLet’s Get Hitched: Florida Supreme Court Expands Interpretation of “Surviving...
In Ripple v. CBS Corporation, et. al., the Florida Supreme Court held a surviving spouse is entitled to recovery for wrongful death under the Florida Wrongful Death Act (the Act), codified at Fla....
View ArticleFrom Bellwethers to Billions: Updates on PFAS MDL Settlements and Legal...
The ongoing multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning PFAS-containing firefighter foams continues to be an actively litigated matter as well as an area of public concern. PFAS, or per- and...
View ArticleMore Changes Under Consideration For Prop. 65 Short-Form Warnings
The California agency that administers Proposition 65 is considering further revisions to the regulations governing the use and format of the short-form warning....By: BCLP
View ArticleThe Devastating Health Impacts of Microplastics
Corporations produce more than 400 million metric tons of plastic per year. With that number set to triple by 2060, the growing amount of microplastics in the environment is of increasing concern to...
View ArticleSummary Judgment Denied as to U.S. Navy Ship Product Suppliers; Court...
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Plaintiff Leona Rhoades, on behalf of the estate of her husband, Dewey T. Rhoades, commenced this action against a variety of defendants,...
View Article[Webinar] Cosmetic Talc Litigation: Recent Developments and Trends - August...
With events in talc litigation happening on an almost daily basis, this is a must-see webinar exploring the most recent developments, major verdicts, and decisions in cosmetic talc litigation. Join...
View ArticlePMRA Publishes Draft Regulations Regarding Disclosure of Confidential Test...
As noted in our Field Notes blog of earlier this year, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has now published the draft regulations amending the Pest Control Products Regulations (Strengthening...
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