The recent wave of lawsuits against TikTok by over a dozen states and the District of Columbia[1] marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms…
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Federal Agency Implements First-Ever Product Safety Standards for Infant Nursing Pillows
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a new rule on September 18, 2024, which will implement the first-ever federal safety standards for infant nursing pillows.[1] This rule…
Understanding the Proposed Amendments to California Proposition 65 From a Business Perspective
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, has long been a significant regulatory framework for businesses operating within the state. Over…
MoCRA: Facility Listing and Cosmetic Registration with FDA Direct
As discussed in the Product Perspective, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a major shift in cosmetic industry regulations. This article is one of a…
In October 2023, a New York medical doctor sat down for a fateful meal with her husband and her mother-in-law at a Florida restaurant owned by the adjacent theme park.…
Congress Moves Forward on Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
As the demand for clean energy and transportation grows, so does the need for rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used, from small toys to electric cars to large energy…
Preterm Infant Formula Litigation: Key Takeaways from Recent Jury Verdicts
Inflated jury verdicts in the first two preterm infant formula cases tried in the country have raised significant concerns for manufacturers and the broader medical community. These cases not only…
Observers of filing trends in personal injury mesothelioma matters alleging exposure to talc contaminated with asbestos have noted that the bankruptcy filing of a predominant defendant in those matters did…
Extending Derivative Sovereign Immunity For Government Contractors
The Third Circuit recently affirmed entry of summary judgment in favor of General Electric (“GE”) on grounds of derivative sovereign immunity. The Third Circuit found that GE was entitled to…
Fed. R. Civ. P. 16.1: MDL Guidance in Products Liability Cases
In 1968, the Multidistrict Litigation Act provided the framework for multidistrict litigation (MDL); where civil actions involve “one or more common questions of fact . . . pending in different…
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