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Sixth Circuit Clarifies CERCLA Statute of Limitations

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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a pivotal decision addressing the timing of contribution claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),...more

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Georgia Limits Liability for Pesticide Manufacturers

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This week, Georgia's governor signed a new pesticide labeling and liability act (SB 144) ("Act"), amending state law to limit the scope of pesticide manufacturer liability for failure to warn and aligning the state standards...more

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Does Strict Liability Apply When You’re Injured by Exposure to Toxic Chemicals?

It is becoming almost impossible to avoid being exposed to multiple different chemicals on a daily basis. Companies use them to make their environments look and smell cleaner, to keep pests away, and to save time in...more

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Waste Management Companies Beware! The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was Amended

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In a previous post, I mentioned that contracts between public entities and private waste management companies usually contain compliance and regulation clauses.  Such a clause requires a waste management company to comply...more

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Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

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How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?: A Step-By-Step Guide

Workers whose jobs involved exposure to asbestos – including boilermakers, boiler workers, carpenters, factory workers, laborers, pipe coverers, and pipefitters – may be in danger of developing mesothelioma, asbestos lung...more

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Judicial Hellholes: 2024-2025 Executive Summary

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The 2024-2025 Judicial Hellholes report shines its brightest spotlight on 10 jurisdictions that have earned reputations as Judicial Hellholes. Asbestos litigation continues to be a trend within numerous jurisdictions....more

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FDA Issues Action Levels for Lead in Baby Food

On January 6, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance establishing action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children. This is the first FDA guidance directly...more

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$5 Billion Punitive Damages Awarded in Alkaline Water Contamination Lawsuit: What This Means for Future Legal Cases

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A Nevada state court handed down a monumental verdict in a case involving alleged contamination of an “alkaline water” health drink, with a jury awarding $5 billion in punitive damages. This decision follows a series of...more

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An Insurance Coverage Checklist For PFAS Defendants

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are the emerging contaminant of concern for both regulators and the regulated community. For example, in a May 28 article in The New York Times, titled "Lawyers to Plastics...more

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Fire-Resistant Turnout Gear Represents a New Frontier in PFAS Liability

The risks associated with PFAS-containing materials are expanding into new areas, as litigation and regulatory enforcement actions continue to rise. Recent trends suggest that employers who provide fire protection gear to...more

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Fire Control Business, Kidde-Fenwal, Files for Bankruptcy amid Rising PFAS Litigation

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become the subject of increasing new legislation, regulation and litigation. PFAS are a family of more than 10,000 man-made chemicals that have been used for almost 70 years in...more

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EPA Sets PFAS Enforcement Sights on Manufacturing Industry

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are dominating the environmental health news cycles based on numerous studies which demonstrate their potential risks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is...more

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PFAS and Federal Contracting: What Contractors Should Know and Why

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are long-lasting chemicals that are quickly gaining notoriety for both their persistence in the environment and their ubiquity in water, air, and soil. Developed in...more

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Hexavalent Chromium/RCRA: Federal Appellate Court Reconsiders Public Water System Liability

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”) in a July 1st Opinion addressed a prior September 29th decision discussing the potential liability of a public water system pursuant to the imminent...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

The Drumbeat of PFAS Litigation Is Getting Louder

On May 25th, Massachusetts filed suit against a number of companies alleged to have manufactured PFAS and/or aqueous film-forming foam.  Massachusetts joins a number of other states which have already brought similar...more

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MDL for Claims Against Manufacturers and Distributors of PFAS-Containing AFFFs Focuses Attention on Key Issues

Claims against manufacturers and distributors of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-containing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) are hurtling forward. Two important developments in this opening salvo of PFAS-related...more

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$20 Million TSCA/Lead-Based Paint Penalty: Expensive Reminder to Manage and Audit Contractors’ Joint Regulatory Liabilities

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Renovation of homes built before 1978 frequently disturbs lead-based paint (LBP) and poses significant health risks, particularly for children. For this reason, companies that perform or subcontract renovation services are...more

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