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Far Reaching Executive Order Pushes Toward National “Right to Repair” | JD Supra
President Biden signed into law on Friday, July 9, 2021, a sweeping executive order titled “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” laying out 72 actions for more than a dozen federal agencies.[1] The Order directly weighs in on the on-going national fight over the “right to repair,” which directly impacts agricultural manufactures and consumers alike.
Food Packaging Emerges as PFAS Battleground
By Mara Cohara, Ally Cunningham and Matt Walker, Lathrop GPM Fast-food giant Wendy’s recently announced that it would phase out PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used in a bevy of everyday products – from its consumer-facing packaging in the United States and Canada by the end of this year. McDonald’s made a similar move in January, though its phaseout is set for 2025.
[Webinar] Exploring PFAS in Food - May 5th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT | JD Supra
May 5th, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are a family of human-made chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” and are found in a wide range of products used by the food supply industry. Because of their widespread use and their persistence in the environment, people and animals have the potential to be exposed to PFAS.
COVID-19 Lawsuits Provide Lessons for Businesses | JD Supra
It has been over six months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. We are starting to gain insight into how courts will rule on critical pandemic-related questions, with early rulings highlighting the difficulties in bringing a lawsuit over exposure to the virus. Negligence is the most likely cause of action with a patron alleging the business failed to provide a safe environment.
Missouri Aims to Weed out Meritless Punitive Damage Claims and Reign in Consumer Protection Claims | JD Supra
Last week, the Missouri General Assembly passed and sent to Governor Mike Parson the latest bill advancing the state’s ongoing tort reform. Senate Bill No. 591 is widely considered to be a win for corporate defendants statewide and is expected to be signed by the Governor, as it was one of his legislative priorities.
Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Cap on Non-economic Damages for Personal Injuries | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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