On April 29, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE) promulgated the Measures on Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (MEE Order 12) (link in Chinese),
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Strategies for Defending Issue Class Actions
Historically, plaintiffs seeking monetary damages and wishing to pursue their case as a class action have sought certification under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3), but this has become increasingly…
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The Illinois Supreme Court Strikes a Blow to Litigation Tourism in the State
The Illinois Supreme Court issued a decisive blow on June 4, 2020, to destination plaintiffs seeking to forum-shop in Illinois. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s lead, the Illinois top court…
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2020 Saint Louis University Consumer Product Safety Certification Program
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Frank Citera will serve as a member of the case study evaluation panel for the 2020 Saint Louis University Consumer Product Safety Certification Program.
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Understanding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, codified as 47 U.S.C § 227 (TCPA), and its implementing regulations (to the extent applicable) have caused confusion since their enactment.1 At times,…
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Before Making Pandemic Response Products, Consider Environmental Regulations
Yesterday, March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a memorandum titled COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program. This guidance comes at a time…
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FDA and FTC Warn Companies for Unauthorized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Claims
On March 6, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued seven warning letters to companies making alleged unauthorized claims related to the…
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PFAS Update: EPA Begins Process of Developing Drinking Water Limits for PFOS and PFOA
On Feb. 20, 2020, roughly one year after announcing its comprehensive per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) action plan, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a preliminary regulatory determination under…
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Hard, Hazy and Maybe Healthy—With a Chance of Liability and Litigation
A few different trends have emerged over the past year or so in the field of craft beer, and in related industries. Indeed, the alcoholic beverage landscape looks much different…
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New York’s ‘Toxic Toys’ Law: Governor Signs Legislation Regulating Chemicals in Children’s Products, But Changes to the Law Are Already Coming
On Feb. 7, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation regulating the presence of toxic chemicals in children’s products and apparel. The governor agreed to the legislation – the…
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