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Controversial U.S. Medical Study Raises Informed Consent Questions

The recent controversy surrounding a study of newborn babies in universities across the United States demonstrates the importance of compliance with human subject protection regulations in medical research....more

CPSC Imposes Comprehensive Compliance Programs in Two Settlements, Warns this is the Wave of the Consumer Products Future

It is no news that Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (the Act) requires immediate reporting to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of any information which could support the conclusion that a product...more

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Chemical Safety Board: CSB’s Moure-Eraso: Combustible Dust Standard Needed

Expressing frustration with the lack of action to control combustible dust hazards, CSB Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso urged the International Code Council (ICC) to adopt a Board recommendation that would strengthen adherence to...more

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Enforcement: MSHA Impact Inspections

Stepping up enforcement at coal mines with alleged violations relating to respirable coal dust, MSHA targeted 13 operations in September under its impact inspection program that the agency contended had a history of...more