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A Guide for the Registration of Manufacturers and Distributors of Associated Equipment in Nevada

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Unlike the approval process for many aspects of Nevada gaming, manufacturers and distributors of associated equipment are not required to be found suitable or licensed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“Board”) and the...more

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Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What You Need to Know

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1. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (“TFCA”) restricts nine chemicals or chemical classes. The TFCA restricts nine chemicals or chemical classes from cosmetic products made, distributed, or sold in Washington....more

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State Licensing Spotlight – Prescription medical device manufacturers & distributors: Regulatory considerations applicable to...

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State licensing for prescription medical device manufacturers and distributors is a complex and evolving landscape. While FDA oversees federal regulations, individual states impose their own licensing requirements, which can...more

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Nebraska Tribe Asks Supreme Court to Undo Tobacco Sales Ruling

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A Nebraska tribe’s tobacco businesses are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in HCI Distribution Inc., et al. v. Michael T. Hilgers, et al. This decision concluded that the...more

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Rhode Island Enacts Statutory Ban on Consumer Products and Firefighting Foams with Intentionally Added PFAS

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In late June 2024, Rhode Island joined the growing list of states that have enacted phased bans on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of various types of products containing PFAS. Rhode Island’s statute, entitled the...more

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New State Laws Limiting the Use of PFAS in Consumer Products Continue to Proliferate

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Over the past few years, the regulation of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products has exploded. While manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have focused on significant new consumer product PFAS...more

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State Licensing Considerations for Tobacco and Nicotine Product Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, and Retailers

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In this post, we take a closer look at state tobacco and nicotine product licensing considerations. When approaching state licensing issues, it may be helpful to establish a checklist to help manufacturers, importers,...more

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State Registration Enforcement

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Are you licensed to sell in these states? Most U.S. states require manufacturers to register, and gain a state-issued licensure, to sell or manufacture products within state boundaries. In fact, the following states...more

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California Now Permits the Manufacture and Retail Sale of Hemp-Derived Products — Including CBD

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On October 6, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB-45 into law. The bill, which takes effect immediately, permits the sale of food, beverages, dietary supplements, pet products, and cosmetics containing hemp-derived ingredients,...more

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NJ Cannabis Webinar Provides Key Insights on Licensing Process, Equity, Municipalities

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The much-anticipated October 13 Recreational Cannabis Statewide Information Webinar presented by New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) provided critical information on the state’s adult-use cannabis program,...more

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Maine Becomes First State to Sign Extended Producer Responsibility Law for Packaging, Other States with Plastics and Packaging...

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Key Takeaways What is Happening? On July 13, 2021, Maine became the first state to sign Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation into law for plastics and packaging materials, and Oregon may soon follow. This...more

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Washington State Plastics Bill Imposes Minimum Content Requirements on Many Household and Food Service Products

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Key Takeaways What Is Happening? On April 21, 2021, the Washington State legislature passed a sweeping new minimum recycled content bill, SB5022, which creates recycled content minimums for some plastic products sold in...more

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California Regulators Seek to Limit Use of Short-Form Proposition 65 Warnings

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On January 8, 2021, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced proposed regulations that would significantly affect how businesses may use short-form Proposition 65 warnings. Proposition...more

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The Economic Recovery: States Offer Varied Liability Protections for Businesses

Businesses continue to face uncertain liability risks from COVID-19-related lawsuits. The state initiatives for civil liability protections for businesses remain limited and varied by jurisdiction. The statutes enacted to...more

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Tesla Is The Clear Winner in the Battle With Michigan

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Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series - After three years of litigation, two appeals to the Sixth Circuit, and with a February 4, 2020 trial date looming, electric automobile manufacturer Tesla and the State of Michigan,...more

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5 Key Reasons to Ensure Ongoing Compliance with State Distributor Licensing Requirements

Manufacturers and other drug developers should be cognizant of the fact that proper licensing is required in order to distribute prescription drugs. The process for obtaining a license to distribute often requires an...more

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California Adopts Major Changes to Warranty Reimbursement Requirements Effective January 1, 2020

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On October 12, 2019, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 179 (A.B. 179), a bill that will make significant changes to the warranty reimbursement provisions of the California Vehicle Code effective...more

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