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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FDA Contradicts Benzene Class Actions, Highlighting Risks of Third-Party Lab Testing

In March 2024, Valisure, an independent quality advocate, filed a citizen petition claiming to have detected elevated levels of benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products. Valisure’s petition included testing results...more

Butler Snow LLP

Turnabout is Fair Play – “Junk Science” Litigation Aftermath: Requisite Retractions and Dubious Do-Overs

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Do plaintiffs’ experts get to put junk science before juries more often than their opinions are excluded? The answer is a resounding “probably.” Even in light of the December 2023 amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence and its...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Minimizing Product Liability Risks Caused by AI: Practical Tips for Businesses

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The use of artificial intelligence AI (AI) touches many sectors in the United States, and the business world is no exception. While this exciting development has proven useful for many businesses, it is also a new source of...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Here’s How Commercial Contracts Can Ease the Cost Burden of New Tariffs Impacting Manufacturers

Commercial contracts tend to be full of “boilerplate provisions” that, to paraphrase Mark Twain’s assessment of classic novels, everyone knows are important, but no one actually reads. When COVID-19 struck, manufacturers...more

Hogan Lovells

How to leverage Advanced Purchase Agreements for military supply

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The EU is introducing new regulations (EDIRPA and EDIP) to structure military procurement through pooled orders coordinated by the European Commission. Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs), inspired by COVID-19 contracts,...more

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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Marshall County Specialty Tank Manufacturer Enter...

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Pinnacle Manufacturing, LLC (“Pinnacle”) entered into a March 5th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste regulations....more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Twelve TSCA Developments to Expect in 2025 (Updated)

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This alert was originally published on December 4, 2024, and has been revised based on recent developments. With the election of Donald Trump, the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in 2025 will...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le Canada publie son rapport final sur l’état des substances perfluoroalkylées et polyfluoroalkylées

Introduction - Le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé son intention de désigner les substances perfluoroalkylées et polyfluoroalkylées (les « SPFA »), soit une famille de milliers de produits synthétiques connus pour leur...more

Blank Rome LLP

What Is DMSMS and What to Do About It?

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What does DMSMS mean? DMSMS stands for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages. It is the loss or impending loss of manufacturers or suppliers of items, raw materials, or software. In other words, DMSMS...more

Baker Donelson

Top Five AI Procurement Questions General Counsel for Manufacturers Should Consider

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of manufacturing. As manufacturing operations shift back to the U.S. in response to recent tariff policies, general counsels (GCs) in the manufacturing sector face a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Brainwaves: 100 Days and Beyond | Presidential Policy Shifts Impacting Automotive

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In a recent Brainwaves event hosted by the Society of Automotive Analysts and Foley & Lardner LLP, titled “100 Days and Beyond: Presidential Policy Shifts Impacting...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Kelly N....

This week, I discuss with my colleagues, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate, and Kelly N. Garson, Senior Associate for B&C and Acta, our recently released...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Publishes Final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report

Introduction - The Government of Canada has announced its intention to designate PFAS, a family of thousands of human-made chemicals known for their oil- and water-resistant properties, as “toxic” under the Canadian...more

Hogan Lovells

Prescription Medical Device Manufacturers, Distributors, and the NABP: The Role in State Licensing

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The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) plays an important role in the state licensing of prescription medical device manufacturers and distributors. Although the NABP does not directly regulate the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Will Extend Deadline for Reporting Health and Safety Data for 16 Chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on March 6, 2025, that it plans to issue a rule “soon” to extend the reporting deadline for a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Risk Management Rule for PV29

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is reopening the comment period for the January 2025 proposed rule to address the unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented by...more

Miller Canfield

Arbitrator Selection in International Automotive Supply Chain Disputes

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International automotive supply chains often involve tight just-in-time deadlines, so resolving disputes quickly and efficiently is critical. When arbitration is the designated resolution method, the arbitrator’s...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 15th Forum on Global Encryption, AI, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls - March 26th - 27th, San Francisco, CA

As global trade policy evolves faster than ever, now is the time to connect with your peers, discover new strategies, and most importantly, hear from the regulatory agencies on the front lines of policy change. ACI’s 15th...more

Keller and Heckman LLP

January 2025 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims

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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, among other things,...more

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EU Updates its Product Liability Regime: Important Considerations for Providers of AI Systems and Software

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The European Union has significantly overhauled its product liability regime with a new directive concerning liability for defective products (Product Liability Directive). EU member states have until December 9, 2026, to...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Lessons from CES 2025: The Legal Side of Product Innovation — What Every Manufacturer and Supplier Needs to Know

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The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — one of the world’s most influential tech events — once again showcased groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of technology. I was among the over 141,000 attendees of...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Driving Compliance: Updates to Canada’s Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety Regulations

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Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Recall Information), SOR/2024-274 (Regulations) came into force on January 1, 2025.  The Regulations amend...more

Miller Nash LLP

What the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Means for IoT Security and How to Prepare

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This year’s Data Privacy Week theme is “take control of your data.” That can be really challenging to do. Data is collected from everywhere—whether online or offline—and can be stored and used indefinitely (even if the...more

Gray Reed

Manufacturing Matters: Controlling Construction Costs

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Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations,...more

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