The Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for Exxon Mobil corporation in Stanley Cole v. Exxon Mobil Corp. (No. 14-22-00756-CV), a premises liability case involving alleged exposure to olivine dust. The...more
3/10/2025
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Toxic Exposure
Commissioner Peter A. Feldman has been named Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, effective January 22, 2025.
Mr. Feldman is not a new face to the agency as he has held various positions within the...more
On June 21, 2023, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff introduced the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (the “Act”) (Senate Bill 2073), which is legislation focused on online experiences of minors. Recently passed by both the House and...more
Intensifying international crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers, but hidden among those challenges are exciting opportunities for...more
10/25/2024
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fraud ,
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Government Agencies ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade ,
Kickbacks ,
Logistics ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
National Association of Manufacturers ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Agencies ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
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. This rule comes in response to 154 infant...more
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 storage systems. While some...more
Philadelphia County has long been a preferred forum for plaintiffs’ bar in Pennsylvania. Until last week, a motion to dismiss for improper venue under Pa. R. Civ. P. 1028(a)(1) was a tool at the disposal of any corporate...more
Our downloadable report, Legal Insights for Manufacturing, explores how the business, legal, and regulatory framework is evolving—and will evolve—to address the large generational shifts taking place. This year, our report...more
11/2/2023
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Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTEs ,
Global Economy ,
Greenwashing ,
International Trade ,
Know Your Customers ,
Labor Relations ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
Mergers ,
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Price Inflation ,
Section 7 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
Skilled Laborers ,
Strict Product Liability ,
Supply Chain ,
Union Elections ,
USPTO ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Wage and Hour ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Workplace Safety
We are pleased to announce that Husch Blackwell has published its inaugural “Legal Insights for Manufacturing” report, which provides a look ahead to 2023 and explores the key trends and issues that will shape the coming year...more
2/13/2023
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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
National Association of Manufacturers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Private Equity ,
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U.S. Commerce Department ,
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Wage and Hour ,
Wage-Fixing
The President swore in a new face to the Commission for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on June 30, 2022. Mary T. Boyle, however, is not an entirely new face as she served in various positions within the CPSC...more
Around the time that much of the United States was beginning to shut down in response to COVID-19, President Trump nominated Dr. Nancy B. Beck for Commissioner and Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). A...more
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a statement regarding the Commission’s efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Though short, the statement makes clear that the CPSC is working to maximize...more