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PR Slot Machine in Route Market: An opportunity for Suppliers, Manufacturers and Vendors

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In recent years, Latin America’s (“LatAm”) gaming industry- particularly the iGaming sector- has experienced significant growth, predominantly in South America, with countries such as Brazil and Peru leading the way. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Prop 65: Changes to Short-Form Warnings Will Cause Long-Term Impacts

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The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently amended its regulations concerning requirements for consumer product warnings to qualify for “safe harbor” protection from enforcement actions...more

Vicente LLP

Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

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Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area. Joint investigations conducted...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Out-of-Sight and Oversight: Business Opportunities and Obligations of New Drone Regulations

In recent years, the drone (or remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)) industry has experienced rapid growth, particularly in commercial applications. As drones become integral to business operations, regulations must keep...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FDA’s New Lead Guidelines: A Milestone for Safer Baby Foods

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In recent years, the safety of baby food has become a top priority for state attorneys general (AG) and federal agencies. In April 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its “Closer to Zero” plan to...more

Pillsbury - PFAS Observer

House Republicans Seek to Rescind Late-Term EPA Rule Curtailing PFAS Exemptions for New Chemicals

House Republicans have introduced a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) late in the prior administration. The rule narrowed the...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

CalRecycle publishes a final material characterization study, triggering the deadline to comply with SB 343

On April 4, CalRecycle published its final material characterization study (Study) pursuant to SB 343.  Under SB 343, use of the chasing arrows symbol or other indications of recyclability on products or packaging that do not...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

NSF Announces PFAS-Free Certification for Nonfood Compounds and Food Equipment Materials 

On March 24, 2025, NSF announced the release of NSF Certification Guideline 537: PFAS-Free Products for Nonfood Compounds and Food Equipment Materials (NSF 537). The press release states that to be certified, nonfood compound...more

K&L Gates LLP

Updates on SB 54: CalRecycle to Take a Second Stab at Implementing Regulations

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On 7 March 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom sent the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) back to the drawing board on proposed regulations to implement the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging...more

A&O Shearman

New CJEU ruling on the borderline between medicinal products and medical devices: Key takeaways

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The boundary between medicinal products and medical devices remains a recurring issue for companies developing or marketing borderline products and courts, which has already been the subject of numerous decisions. Recently,...more

ArentFox Schiff

Prop 65 Roundup - March 2025

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Top Legal Challenges for the Consumer Products Industry in 2025 - With 2025 underway, the AFS Consumer Products team highlights some of the most pressing legal issues facing the consumer products industry this year....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

Blank Rome LLP

PFAS Bans Go into Effect; Manufacturers Attempt to Push Back on Regulations

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Many states have enacted or plan to enact new regulations regarding the manufacturing of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), also known as “forever chemicals,” because they do not easily break...more

BCLP

PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-state Regulations Updated: December 2024

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Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) used for firefighting, or present in firefighters’...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 10, December 2024

Happy Holidays and welcome to our year-end issue of Decoded. We hope you enjoyed reading our technology law insights e-newsletter this year. We are already planning for 2025. ...more

Jones Day

Radical Changes to Europe's Product Liability Rules Adopted

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Dramatic changes to EU product liability rules are expected to drive an increase in litigation....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

U.S. Virgin Islands Opens Adult-Use Cannabis License Application Process

On April 17, 2024, the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (“VICAB”) approved regulations outlining the requirements for its new adult-use cannabis program, including details regarding the competitive merit-based...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Upcoming PFAS Restrictions on Textile Products and Apparel in California and New York – Effective January 1, 2025

We wish to inform our clients of important upcoming regulatory changes in California and New York regarding the sale and distribution of textile products and apparel containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....more

Goodwin

The NIS 2 Era Is Here: Are You Compliance-Ready?

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With the deadline for Member States to transpose the European Union’s updated Network and Information Systems Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) (NIS 2 or Directive) into national law, with the Directive having passed on 18...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Health Canada: Changes to the Cosmetic Regulations

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The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients (SOR/2024-63) (the “Amended Cosmetic Regulations), published on April 24, 2024, took effect on October 9th (with the exception of...more

Goodwin

EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act for Connected Devices

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On October 10, 2024, the European Council officially adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a regulation designed to ensure that products with digital features are secure to use and resilient against cyber threats, and that...more

Perkins Coie

FDA and AAFCO Updates for Animal Food Ingredient Oversight

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FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently announced the upcoming expiration of its longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). This MOU—which has...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Thoughtful Expansion – Oregon Issues First Psilocybin Edibles Endorsement to Licensed Manufacturer

The OPS simultaneously issued licenses to other essential participants in the state’s licensed psilocybin market, including manufacturers, facilitators (individuals who support clients through psilocybin services) and testing...more

Environmental General Counsel PC

Taking Stock of the EPR Packaging Laws: Minnesota's New Program

Minnesota just joined the roster of states with extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) packaging programs, and New York and Illinois are evaluating similar legislation. Meanwhile, states with more established programs are...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Build America, Buy America Act is on the Horizon

September 11, 2023 Effective October 23, 2023. Shareholder On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...more

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