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Key changes in the revised German Product Liability Act

The German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has proposed a draft bill revising the German Product Liability Act (draft German Product Liability Act), which has been adopted by the Federal Cabinet on 17...more

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Some Basis in Fact for the Common Issues - Courts Continue to Apply and Refine the Test

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For a common issue to be certified, the plaintiff must provide evidence sufficient to show “some basis in fact” that there is a proposed common that can be determined on a class-wide basis. In recent years, much ink has been...more

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PFAS Regulation and Litigation Continues to Evolve: Companies Should Plan Ahead Now

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The PFAS regulatory and litigation environment continues to evolve. At the federal level, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is defending its Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – President Trump signs executive order on vetting frontier AI models, Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Venable LLP

Making the Most of Your Product Liability Insurance: Batch Clauses

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If your company manufactures, sells, or distributes any type of commercial good—from toothpaste to furniture to electronics—it almost certainly has liability insurance to protect it from potential product liability suits...more

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Chalk Talk: Major Bicycle Component Recall Highlights Growing CPSC Enforcement Risks

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ran another enforcement play in March—and this one came with an $11.5 million price tag. The settlement over delayed reporting of defective bicycle cranksets is more than a...more

Cozen O'Connor

Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims

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Florida AG James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, asserting consumer-protection, product liability, and tort claims over allegations that ChatGPT was marketed as safe and reliable while concealing risks to minors and...more

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Chatbots, Jurors, and Liability: A Jury Consultant’s Perspective on Emerging AI Cases

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Recent lawsuits involving alleged chatbot-related harm have intensified public scrutiny around conversational AI and raised new questions about liability, user vulnerability, and juror perception....more

Blank Rome LLP

The Importance of Timely Product Safety Reporting

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On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Shimano, Inc., and Shimano North America Holding, Inc., agreed to pay an $11.5 million civil penalty for failing to immediately report...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Product Liability and Mass Tort Monitor: May 2026

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The Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of product liability and mass tort litigation. This...more

Morris James LLP

Statute of Limitations: Is It Too Late to File a Dupixent Claim?

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If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) while taking Dupixent, you may be wondering whether it is still possible to file a lawsuit. For many patients and families, the answer is yes — but...more

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National Coordination of Class Actions - Lessons from Strathdee v. Johnson & Johnson

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National or multi-jurisdictional class actions are common in Canada, regularly giving rise to parallel and overlapping cases across multiple provinces. This often happens in life sciences litigation, where claims relating to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Gilead Tenofovir “Alternative Product” Duty at the CA Supreme Court: What It Means for Manufacturers

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A California Court of Appeal decision recognizing an unusual and potentially far-reaching negligence duty for product manufacturers is now before the California Supreme Court. In the Gilead Tenofovir Cases, the Court held...more

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AI Misuse in Legal Filings Leads to Second Sanction and Mandatory CLE Requirements

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In an order issued April 20, 2026, the Hon. Kai N. Scott of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania imposed sanctions on an attorney for including hallucinated AI-generated citations in a filing, for the second time in the same...more

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EU AI Act: accessibility as an emerging compliance requirement for high-risk AI systems - and a potential safety risk

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As organisations prepare for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act), much of the focus has been on risk classification, data governance, oversight, and transparency obligations. However, one requirement has received...more

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[Webinar] Food Product Recalls - June 9th, 10:30 am PT

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BUILDING A UNIFIED TEAM FOR EFFECTIVE RESPONSE - Food product recalls are high-stakes events requiring fast, coordinated action. When teams work in silos, risks increase for consumers, operations, and brand reputation. ...more

Integral Consulting Inc.

Microplastics In Drinking Water: What EPA’s Draft CCL 6 Means For The Consumer Products Industry

Overview - EPA’s April 2026 draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) places microplastics on the federal regulatory radar for the first time, a milestone that consumer products companies cannot afford to ignore....more

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No Upgrades Required: Texas Shields Lessors from Retrofit Claims

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Texas made a targeted amendment to one of its key products liability statutes governing the rental and leasing of motor vehicles. The Texas Legislature recently amended Section 82.009 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies...more

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A Major Overhaul of the UK Product Safety and Market Surveillance and Enforcement Regime

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On 31 March 2026, the Department for Business and Trade and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (the "OPSS") published two major and interconnected consultations: "The UK's new product safety framework" and "The UK's...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Preparing for Washington’s 2027 Flame Retardant Restrictions on Electronic Products

Beginning January 1, 2027, Washington State’s organohalogen flame retardant (OFR) restriction will also cover certain electric and electronic products with plastic external enclosures manufactured, distributed or sold by...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

How Limited Data in Pet Poisoning Cases Challenges Industry and Regulators — A Conversation with Ahna G. Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT,...

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ahna G. Brutlag, Vice President of Veterinary Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at SafetyCall International, LLC and Pet Poison Helpline®. Impressively, Dr. Brutlag...more

Goldberg Segalla

Rise of PFAS in Consumer Products Litigation Gets Timely Lift with California Court Decision

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In a January 2025 nationwide class-action suit, consumer plaintiffs alleged a leading smartwatch maker was using perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in its fluoroelastomer sports band products for its smartwatches and that it did...more

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Construction Products Reform White Paper: a new era for safety

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The UK Government’s Construction Products Reform White Paper sets out a comprehensive programme to overhaul the regulatory framework governing construction products. Prompted by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and subsequent...more

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PFAS Regulation and Litigation Continue to Evolve as Federal Deadlines Slip and States Press Ahead

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remain a top priority for regulators and litigants, but the legal landscape is fragmented and uncertain. At the federal level, the US Environmental Protection Agency continues to defend a...more

Mayer Brown

The Emerging Kratom Litigation Landscape and Implications for Similarly Situated Manufacturers

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Described by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as “another wave of the opioid epidemic,” a rapidly expanding surge of wrongful death and product liability lawsuits is targeting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers...more

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