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Washington State Enacts EPR Program for Packaging and Paper Products

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Washington state has enacted E2SSB 5284 (the Act), which creates an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging and paper products that may apply to the item's manufacturer, brand licensee, brand owner,...more

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The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Connected Products and Software

The CRA will affect a broad range of digital products placed on the EU market (including by those based outside the EU), including connected hardware/devices, software and remote data processing solutions. The EU has adopted...more

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D-Day for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

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Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team discusses the new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) that affects manufacturers and distributors of connected devices that are in use anywhere in the European Union....more

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EU: Cyber Resilience Act published in EU Official Journal

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On 20 November 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the EU, kicking off the phased implementation of the CRA obligations....more

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Key Insights on the EU Cyber Resilience Act - What Businesses Need to Know

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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to enhance the cybersecurity of digital products and services made available in the EU. Published last week in the Official Journal of the...more

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EU's AI Act: Ten Facts for Organisations in the UK and US

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The EU’s AI Act (the “Act”) is the world’s first comprehensive AI law. The Act manages risks posed by certain AI systems and prohibits certain AI-related practices. UK and US organisations should not assume that the Act does...more

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Zooming in on AI – #10: EU AI Act – What are the obligations for “high-risk AI systems”?

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Companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems must prepare to navigate a complex landscape of new obligations by August 2, 2026. In this post we explain the key obligations for providers and deployers of...more

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Are You Tracking Your Packaging Data Yet?

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws represent a pivotal shift in environmental and sustainability compliance, placing the onus of end-of-life product management on Producers, the parties that produce the products...more

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A Guide to Selling Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Pennsylvania

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On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024. This legislation introduces a major change to the state’s liquor laws by permitting the sale of...more

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Obligations for Deployers, Providers, Importers and Distributors of High-Risk AI Systems in the European Union’s Artificial...

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In this blog post, we will focus on obligations that the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) sets for deployers, providers, importers and distributors regarding high-risk AI systems....more

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Maritime Products Liability Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

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The United States Supreme Court first recognized products liability, including strict liability, as part of the general maritime law in East River Steamship S.S. Corp. v. Transamerica Delaval, Inc., 476 U.S. 858 (1986). The...more

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Communication is Key: OSHA’s Amended Hazard Communication Standard

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OSHA is amending its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) regulations which require chemical manufacturers and importers to classify the hazards of chemicals they produce or import and to provide their employees information...more

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[Webinar] Major Updates to OSHA's Hazard Communication (Chemical Right-to-Know) Standard - June 20th, 1:00 pm ET

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On May 20, 2024, OSHA published its long-in-the-making revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). OSHA’s revised its standard to better align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification...more

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What Food & Beverage Companies Need to Know About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Food and beverage companies may be surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is not the exclusive regulatory authority over the safety of foods and beverages. Indeed, other governmental authorities...more

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AI regulation introduced in Europe - setting the way forward for the rest of the world or slowing down the adoption of new tech?

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The EU AI Act, which was passed by the European Parliament on 13 March and is set to become law later this year, will probably be the world’s first legislation to introduce a general regulatory framework for artificial...more

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Europe Daily News, 29 February 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11454 - KKR / Veritas / Cotiviti) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11474 - HPS / Berlin Brands Group)...more

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European Parliament Adopts Negotiating Position on the AI Act

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On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position regarding the proposal of the European Commission for a regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence. This is the most recent...more

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MoCRA: Is my product a “cosmetic” and who is my “responsible person”?

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Am I making a “cosmetic product”? If you are a manufacturer, packer, importer, or distributor, the first question you should be asking is whether your product falls under the definition of a “cosmetic product,” which...more

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Ohio Federal Court Denies Distributor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Following Importer’s Bankruptcy

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A federal court in Ohio denied a distributor’s motion for a preliminary injunction, holding that it failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of its claims against a beer importer who chose a different...more

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Do you sell CE marked goods in the UK? Are you ready for the upcoming UKCA mark deadline?

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Key Highlights - ..The UKCA mark was introduced in the Great British (GB) market to replace the European CE mark following Brexit. ..Products which require a CE mark in the EU must comply with the UKCA marking regime...more

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Proposal for General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): Overview of important potential revisions

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Already in 2011, the EU Commission stated its intention to revise the Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety ("GPSD") "to improve the safety of products circulating in the EU through better coherence and enforcement...more

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New Horizons: European Commission Proposes Measures to Regulate AI

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On 21 April 2021, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for an EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation (“Proposal”). The Proposal recognizes that AI offers significant benefits and opportunities for the EU market, but...more

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Manufacturers Should Prepare For OSHA’s New And Altered Proposed Hazard Communication Requirements

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Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and importers have often struggled with communicating product hazards to downstream employees and users, due to complex hazard communication requirements in international standards, as...more

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The Long Reach of Proposition 65

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According to the Center for Accountability in Science, since 2010, businesses have spent over $182 million to settle Prop 65 lawsuits. What most companies do not realize is that 75% of settling businesses were headquartered...more

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Florida Alcoholic Beverages Trade Practices Guide

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The 2020 Florida Alcoholic Beverages Trade Practices Guide is a reference tool that addresses Florida Statute §561.42, referred to as the Tied House Evil law. ...more

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