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Washington Supreme Court Lowers Bar for Employee Lawsuits Over Latent Occupational Diseases

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Key Takeaways - - The Washington Supreme Court has relaxed the evidentiary burden for employees seeking to bypass the workers’ compensation tort immunity that typically protects Washington employers. - Employees may now...more

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Washington State Department of Ecology Proposes Next Tranche of Safer Products Program Regulations to Reduce PFAS in Consumer...

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Introduction - On September 18, 2024, the Washington Department of Ecology (the Department) shared a preliminary draft rule (Draft Rule) that would impose comprehensive restrictions and reporting requirements on manufacturers...more

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Washington Updates Model Toxics Control Act for First Time in Two Decades

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The Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) has updated its rules implementing the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the first substantial update in over 20 years. MTCA governs the investigation and cleanup of sites...more

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Washington State Enacts Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

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Governor Jay Inslee signed Washington state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetic Act (the Act) into law on May 15, 2023. The Act sets stringent standards for companies operating within the state, aiming to eliminate the use of toxic...more

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