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Perspectives on Product Liability & Mass Torts

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Events
The Intersection of Regulation and Litigation
March 27, 2023
Jonathan Judge
Jonathan Judge will speak at the PLI Manufacturing and Consumer Products Law Institute on April 12, 2023 in New York.
Consumer Products Watch
Where In the World Did My Food Come From: FDA’s Food Traceability Rule Takes Effect
January 20, 2023
Karen Ellis Carr, Malerie Ma Roddy
On January 20, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on food traceability will take effect. Regulated entities will have a three-year compliance period, with a current compliance date of January 20, 2026. But what exactly will companies have to do to comply with the new rule?
Alerts
Follow the Money: How Litigation Finance May Be Tilting the Scales
January 10, 2023
Malerie Ma Roddy, Jonathan Judge
The US litigation finance industry is valued at over a billion dollars and has continued to grow as potential funders increasingly see litigation as an investment opportunity. Despite the growing presence of litigation funders, courts continue to extend work product protection and confidentiality.
Aerial view of a field
Consumer Products Watch
Don’t Walk Under That Mistletoe: Limited Liability for Agritourism Destinations
December 21, 2022
Malerie Ma Roddy, Rachel A. Remke
‘Tis the season for many Americans to head out to a local Christmas tree farm. But what if in the course of picking out the perfect tree, someone twists their ankle out in the fields, a tree being felled falls on a caroler, or a car gets dented while the tree is being loaded in?
Alerts
Prop 65 Roundup - December
December 15, 2022
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Debra Albin-Riley, Brian P. Waldman, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Shayshari Potter
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know
Environmental Law Advisor
ESG and Sustainability Litigation as Vehicles to Compel Environmental Policy Change
December 9, 2022
J. Michael Showalter, Amy Antoniolli, Malerie Ma Roddy
US environmental policy changes tend to occur at a glacial pace, particularly at the federal level. Frustrated with the pace of change, environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and state regulators are increasingly alleging “ESG” and sustainability-focused claims.
Fashion Counsel
Green and Bear it: Class Action Alleges "Greenwashing" By Fast Fashion Company
December 9, 2022
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow, Matthew R. Mills, Eva J. Pulliam, Helenka B. Mietka
On November 3, 2022, two consumers filed a putative class action complaint against a fast fashion company, claiming that the apparel company’s “Conscious Choice” clothing line deceived consumers into buying products labeled as made from environmentally friendly materials.
Alerts
Prop. 65 Roundup November
November 15, 2022
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Debra Albin-Riley, Brian P. Waldman, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Shayshari Potter
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know
Press Release
ArentFox Schiff Earns 53 Top-Tier “Best Law Firms” Rankings
November 3, 2022
ArentFox Schiff has been recognized with 53 top rankings in the 2023 edition of US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”
Consumer Products Watch
Mere Puffery vs False Advertising: Recent Trends
September 28, 2022
Jonathan Judge
Free-range hens, sustainably sourced, and 100% Parmesan Cheese: At first glance, these phrases are indistinguishable from the countless marketing consumers encounter on a daily basis. However, in courts across the country, these phrases could constitute false advertising.
Press Release
ArentFox Schiff Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch for 2023
August 18, 2022
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 121 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2023, with an additional six attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 40 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”
Consumer Products Watch
To Bean or Not to Bean: How Developments in Vanilla Flavoring Disputes Reveal Larger Trends in Mislabeling Cases
May 10, 2022
Helenka B. Mietka, Valerie E. Ross
A number of recent cases seek to combat what plaintiffs claim is a surge of deceptive marketing by companies in the food space. In particular, there have been a number of claims concerning the use and labeling of vanilla flavoring.
Events
Consumer Products Quickfire: Hot Takes on Hot Topics
April 13, 2022
Rachel A. Remke
Partner Rachel Remke will present at Practising Law Institute’s Manufacturing and Consumer Products Law Institute on April 13, 2022.
Consumer Products Watch
Practice Pointer: How Manufacturers Can Protect Their Lobbying Efforts With the Noerr-Pennington Doctrine
April 12, 2022
Roberto Martinez, Valerie E. Ross
Companies often communicate with government agencies directly or through trade associations for a variety of reasons. But what happens when an adverse party tries to use comments made to the government or membership in an advocacy group as evidence in litigation?
Gears on a blueprint
Consumer Products Watch
Spinning to Popping – How Manufacturers Can Address Popular Product Misuse
March 29, 2022
Mariam Chamilova, Stephen M. Copenhaver
Parents across the country are often on the lookout for the latest “hot” items for their kids and social media can be one way parents find out about what’s popular. One toy that has been popular on social media is the Pop It fidget.
Environmental Law Advisor
The Next Wave of PFAS Regulation
March 15, 2022
Bina Joshi, Rachael A. Bryan
Last fall, we wrote about the EPA’s strategic roadmap regarding its goals for investigating, regulating, and remediating Per- and Polyfluroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Consumer Products Watch
Trending in Tort Law Part II: Courts Address the Growing Use of Public Nuisance in Mass Torts
January 11, 2022
James D. Cromley, Elizabeth Runyan Geise
Since prescription opioids were first introduced for pain treatment in the 1990s, the number of drug overdose deaths has quadrupled, and more than a half million Americans have died from an overdose involving an opioid.
Consumer Products Watch
Yeezy Settlement Highlights Potential Pitfalls of Shipping Delays Amid the Pandemic
December 29, 2021
Jeffrey D. Skinner
Amid the holiday cheer this year, you may have noticed longer shipping times and more items out of stock, even as you’ve ordered more online than in the past. Businesses and consumers alike have learned over the past 21 months that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply chain bottlenecks.
Consumer Products Watch
Recent New York Federal Court Decisions Hold that the ADA Does Not Cover Websites
December 28, 2021
Matthew B. Mock
Plaintiffs continue to file website accessibility lawsuits at a rapid pace, but two recent decisions in New York federal court may reduce certain types of filings in that forum.
Press Release
Schiff Hardin Elects Nine New Partners in 2022
December 17, 2021
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce the election of nine new partners, effective January 1, 2022.
Consumer Products Watch
Personal Jurisdiction: State Court Application of Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court
December 14, 2021
Elizabeth Runyan Geise
In March, the Supreme Court addressed the test for specific personal jurisdiction in Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court.[1] The Court considered whether the test’s second prong — which requires that a plaintiff’s claims “arise out of or relate to” the defendant’s forum contacts
Consumer Products Watch
Rising Regulations as E-Scooters Continue to Hit the Streets
November 30, 2021
Rachel A. Remke
Over the last few months, you may have seen more e-scooters on the streets as people have felt safer returning to schools and to the office, and have been gathering more frequently with family and friends. E-scooters have many potential benefits: they help alleviate traffic and city congestion.
Press Release
Schiff Awarded 39 Top “Best Law Firms” Rankings for 2022
November 4, 2021
Schiff Hardin LLP has received 39 top-tier rankings in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” nationally recognizing the firm’s premier practices.
Events
Hot Topics in Food Labeling: Plant-Based Products and the Federal Regulation of Cell-Based Meats
October 19, 2021
Molly L. Wiltshire
Illinois State Bar Association Food Law Section
Press Release
Schiff Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 19, 2021
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 51 attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2022.

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