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PFAS “forever chemical” cases: allegations dependent on testing must plausibly support theory of liability

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Takeaway: We have written about false advertising cases alleging that consumer products are contaminated with some sort of harmful substance. See, e.g., Federal court dismisses false advertising claims, ruling that studies...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Prop 65 “Short Form” Warning Requirements — A Conversation with Lisa R. Burchi

This week, I sat down with Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel to Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and resident expert on Proposition 65, among many other chemical laws. Lisa explains why businesses doing business in California need to know...more

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TOF Testing as a Basis for False Advertising Class Actions Continues to Face Scrutiny

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The United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed with prejudice a putative class action against The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) on July 7, 2025, concerning the labeling of its “Tampax Pure...more

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California Updates Prop 65 Short-Form Warning Requirements

On January 1, 2025, new regulations governing Proposition 65’s so-called safe-harbor warnings went into effect. Proposition 65 requires businesses that employ 10 or more persons to provide “clear and reasonable” warnings on...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

PFAS Lawsuits Involve Apple Watch Bands, Samsung Galaxy Watch Bands, and Hershey's Chocolate Wrappers

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Lawsuits were recently filed against Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. related to their watch bands. Other lawsuits were also recently filed against The Hershey Co. related to the packaging of some of its...more

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Proposition 65 Warning Regulations Revised, Including Widely-Used Short-Form Warning

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California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”) has revised the regulations on “Safe Harbor” warning language effective January 1, 2025. While a business is not required to use these Safe Harbor...more

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Effective January 1, 2023, Numerous States Begin to Impose Notification Requirements and Prohibitions on Products Containing...

Multiple states have enacted laws that impose prohibitions or notification obligations on the commercial distribution of PFAS-containing products, with requirements under the laws of three states (California, Maine and New...more

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