February 24th, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Micro- and nanoplastics are rapidly emerging as a potential business, regulatory, and litigation risk. Join Jenner & Block and Gradient for a concise, cross-disciplinary overview of what companies need to know now.
What You’ll Learn
Legal and Regulatory Insights
- Key federal and state regulatory developments in the US, as well as developments in the EU/UK
- Emerging litigation trends, including class actions, consumer fraud claims, public nuisance claims, and mass tort exposure, and how evolving scientific understanding is shaping these claims
- Insurance coverage issues and risk management strategies
Science-Based Insights from Gradient
Experts in emerging contaminants, ecology, toxicology, and chemistry from Gradient will discuss:
- Scientific background and sources of micro- and nanoplastics
- The current science on potential ecological and human health impacts
- Testing and source identification methods
Who Should Attend
- In-house counsel, compliance and risk managers, environmental and sustainability officers, and anyone responsible for product stewardship or liability exposure.
CLE credit will be provided. We encourage you to register early to reserve your spot.