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IARC to Evaluate Key Plasticizers for Carcinogenic Risk in June 2026

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recently announced that it will be evaluating three plasticizers between June 9-16 of 2026. The additives to be evaluated include butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP),...more

MG+M The Law Firm

New Study Suggests Human Gut Bacteria May Aid in PFAS Absorption

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A recent study published in Nature Microbiology by researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that certain human gut bacteria may have the capacity to bioaccumulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Part 1 Risk Management Rule Following Legal Challenge

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit requesting that litigation over its 2024 final rule regulating chrysotile asbestos under the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - May 29th - 30th, New York, NY

The PFAS regulatory landscape is evolving fast, and with a new administration on the horizon, major changes in compliance, enforcement, and litigation risks could be imminent. If your business fails to stay ahead, you can...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Federal Court Orders Review of PMRA Decision Renewing Glyphosate Pesticide

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The Federal Court has ordered the review of another Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) decision, spotlighting how the regulatory agency handles new scientific evidence in the renewal process for pesticides in Canada....more

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PFAS Forecasted to be the Next Asbestos Litigation

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Amid a surge of lawsuits nationwide over alleged PFAS-related harms and growing regulatory efforts to curb their production and use, policyholders are grappling with mounting liabilities and unclear insurance coverage...more

Venable LLP

PFAS Risk Factor Disclosures - Is It Time for an Update?

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With the annual report season underway, calendar year-end public companies are finalizing annual reports on Forms 10-K and 20-F. Risk factors are a key area requiring potential updates to these public filings. Generally, the...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

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