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Requirements for Consumer Products Containing Coin and Button Cells Expected to Phase in Soon

Deadlines for compliance with central elements of Reese’s Law are fast approaching. Many consumer products that use coin or button cell batteries will have to comply with the UL 4200A-2023 standard (and be tested to confirm...more

EPA Considering Petition to Require Submittal of Efficacy Data for Neonicotinoids and Other Systemic Insecticides

On November 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is accepting comments on a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the American...more

"Inadequate Consideration” Provision Bars Coverage for Securities Fraud Settlements

In a win for Wiley’s client, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, applying Wisconsin law, has held that settlements of shareholder class actions alleging that the insured issued a misleading...more

Building Energy Performance Standards – Coming to A City, County or State Near You?

On Tuesday, July 20, Montgomery County, Maryland, is holding a public hearing on Bill 16-21 (Environmental Sustainability – Building Energy Use Benchmarking and Performance Standards – Amendments) which requires commercial...more

News from California: Labels Are About to Get Longer

Providing ingredient information to consumers continues to be a regulatory priority in the Golden State. In the last few weeks, a proposed update to California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65) and the January 2021 implementation...more

Insurer Entitled to Rescind Due to Misrepresentations on Application

The United States District Court for the Central District of California, applying California law, has ruled that an insurer could rescind a policy issued after a homeowners association falsely claimed in its application that...more

Suit Challenges EPA FIFRA Enforcement Action Against Products Sold as “Cleaning Agents”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made clear that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it will aggressively pursue businesses that it believes are selling unregistered pesticide products. A recent press release...more

Labeling of Foods Comprised of or Containing Cultured Seafood Cells: FDA Requests Public Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a request for information in the Federal Register in connection with labeling of foods made with cultured seafood cells. FDA will use the information received to decide...more

Sanctions Carve-Out Bars Coverage for Show Cause Order Issued to Attorney

The United States District Court for the District of Colorado, applying Colorado law, has held that a professional liability insurer was not obligated to defend an attorney accused of discovery misconduct. The court ruled...more

Insurer Has Duty to Defend Lanham Act “False Advertising” Claims Despite False Advertising and Trademark Exclusions

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, applying Washington law, has held that exclusions for false advertising and trademark infringement in a media liability policy did not bar defense...more

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