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What the TFA! Is Trifluoroacetic Acid Another “Forever Chemical” on the Rise?

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A couple of months ago, our blog published an article on the exploding ubiquity of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment. TFA is a breakdown product of several hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC). It is regulated under...more

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Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny of Formaldehyde Under TSCA

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Companies using formaldehyde in their manufacturing processes and/or selling products incorporating formaldehyde-containing components from upstream suppliers face significant challenges in an evolving regulatory landscape....more

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PFAS Primer Quarterly Update: 2024 Q3 – Setting the PFAS Standard

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In the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory, litigation, and scientific actions involving PFAS, the EPA delays PFAS reporting, a compostable case won’t degrade, and Illinois keeps an...more

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EPA Approves New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P

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On October 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the registration of a new herbicide active ingredient, glufosinate-P. This approval marks a significant milestone in agricultural weed management,...more

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Fed Court Determines Plaintiff’s Complaint Does Not Constitute a “Shotgun Pleading”

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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Plaintiff Mallory Ware was diagnosed with lung cancer in May 2020. He alleged his occupational exposure to asbestos and toxic welding fumes caused his illness....more

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Jury Verdict Reversed and Remanded on Appeal in California

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Court: Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division Two -   Plaintiff Steven Watts filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Alameda County, California naming 36 defendants who were alleged to have...more

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Debtor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Granted

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Jurisdiction: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey - Whittaker, Clark & Daniels Inc. and its affiliates (Debtors) initiated this bankruptcy action with the Federal District Court of New Jersey....more

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Connecticut Court Determines it Lacks Personal Jurisdiction Over Talcum Powder Defendant

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Court:  Superior Court of Connecticut, Judicial District of Bridgeport at Bridgeport - Connecticut resident Elaine Adelia Hickey (decedent) contracted mesothelioma alleging exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing talcum...more

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USEPA Issues Recommended Water Quality Criteria and Benchmarks for Certain PFAS in Surface Water

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On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued recommended ambient surface water quality criteria and acute saltwater aquatic life benchmarks for PFOA and PFOS, as well as acute...more

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Prop 65 Roundup - October 2024

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Safe Harbor Warnings for Acrylamide Exposure From Food - The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has amended Title 27, California Code of Regulations 25607.2(b), to provide an additional safe harbor...more

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Biosolids Technology Hub: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Announces PFAS Information Clearinghouse

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (“NEIWPCC”) has announced the development of what is referred to as a Biosolids Technology Hub (“BioHub”). The BioHub is stated to have been created to serve...more

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Jury Awards Verdict against Automotive Manufacturer; No Punitive Damages Found

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Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York (NYCAL) - A jury earlier this month awarded a plaintiff’s verdict in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York (NYCAL)....more

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The Latest on California’s PFAS Laws Regulating Textile Articles and How to Prepare for Upcoming Deadlines

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If you are a manufacturer or distributor of products with textile components in the U.S., then you’re likely aware that the effective dates for states’ laws prohibiting the sale of certain consumer products with...more

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State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q3 2024

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PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the third quarter of 2024. We will continue to update these graphics on a quarterly basis....more

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PFAS Litigation Update: Another Tool in the Defendants’ Toolbox

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On October 15, a California federal court handed down a ruling that significantly undermines the so-called “gold standard” of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing relied upon by most plaintiffs in similar types...more

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NY Court Grants Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment Following Improper Service in Illinois Action

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Jurisdiction:  Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In a New York City asbestos action, defendant Tishman Liquidating Corporation moved for summary judgment to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint, arguing the plaintiff’s...more

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Rhode Island Court Denies and Grants, in Part, Joint Defense Motion to Exclude Plaintiff’s Experts

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Court: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence - In this asbestos action, plaintiffs claim decedent, Bonnie J. Bonito, developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos from laundering her late ex-husband’s work clothing...more

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Connecticut Jury Returns $15M Verdict against J&J in Talc Trial

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Court: Fairfield County, Connecticut Superior Court - A Connecticut jury on Tuesday awarded a $15 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict against Johnson & Johnson and several subsidiaries.  ...more

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Cadmium/Lead/OSHA Enforcement: Janesville, Wisconsin Recycling Facility Cited for Alleged Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an October 9th news release addressing a Universal Recycling Technologies LLC (“URT”) facility. URT is stated to operate a recycling facility in Janesville,...more

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Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits: 6 Things to Know

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Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the Ireland-based medical device company Allergan for a unique type of blood cancer that has been linked to its textured breast implant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

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EPA Finalizes National Recommended Aquatic Life Criteria and Benchmarks for Select PFAS

New discharge limits may be coming for certain Clean Water Act (“CWA”) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permits. In late September, EPA finalized national recommended water quality criteria for two of...more

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds That Employer’s Liability Exclusions May Not Bar Coverage For Asbestos Claims Of An Employee’s...

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Employer’s Liability Exclusions typically apply to claims for bodily injury to employees arising out of and in the course of their employment by the insured. But, to what extent might such exclusions apply to claims for...more

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Forever Chemicals Present Significant Challenges for Commercial Real Estate

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In recent years, PFAS — or “forever chemicals” — have emerged as a major topic of concern for landowners, business owners and environmental and real estate professionals as regulators focus more attention on the management...more

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EPA Proposes Addition of More PFAS and PFAS Categories to Toxic Release Inventory

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As our blog has reported frequently, the Environmental Protection Agency announced an ambitious national strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Dubbed a “roadmap,” the EPA says it is centered on three...more

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Caulking Manufacturer’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Causation Grounds Denied

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Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) - In this asbestos matter, decedent, Anna M. Buczynski, alleged exposure to asbestos from laundering the clothing of her former husband, Anthony Buczynski. From 1976...more

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