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Notable Ruling Roundup | JD Supra
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food and consumer packaged goods space. Cade Bogren, et al. v. The Hershey Salty Snack Sales Company, et al., No. 24-cv-1635-BJC-JLB (S.D. Cal.
Notable Ruling Roundup - September 2026 | JD Supra
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food and consumer packaged goods space. Judah Rosenwald, et al. v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation, No. 4:26-cv-01086-AMO (N.D. Cal.
Bird feathers from a Late Cretaceous coprolite
Keywords Aves Ornithurae Hell Creek Formation Hesperornithiformes aquatic plumage Maastrichtian K-Pg extinction Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. O’Connor, J.K. Insights into the early evolution of modern avian physiology from fossilized soft tissues from the Mesozoic Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond., B Biol. Sci. 2025; 380, 20230426 2. Ji, Q. ∙ Ji, S.-A. On discovery of the earliest bird fossil in China and the origin of birds Chin. Geol. 1996; 233:30-33 3. Xu, X.
Supreme Court Cabins Federal Firearms Ban For Cannabis Users | JD Supra
The Supreme Court of the United States recently narrowed the reach of a federal firearms law in United States v. Hemani, 608 U.S. ___ (2026), holding that the government cannot prosecute an individual under the Gun Control Act for possessing a firearm at home based solely on his regular marijuana use. The Court ruled that the Gun Control Act, which forbids an "unlawful user" of "controlled substances" to possess a firearm, is unconstitutional as applied to the challenger in this case.
US Supreme Court issues landmark pesticide warning opinion
The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued an opinion restricting the scope of state law failure-to-warn claims for pesticide products. In Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, No. 24-1068, 609 U.S. ___ (2026), the Supreme Court held that a specific federal law, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), preempts state law.
Railveyor: thought leadership article on reframing brownfields mining opportunities
Across the mining sector, one theme is becoming increasingly urgent: electricity demand is rising, data centres are expanding rapidly, and critical mineral supply is falling further behind demand. Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources, captured the scale of the challenge when he observed: “A state-of-the-art AI data centre can be built in as little as nine months. A new mine can take as long as 20 years.
Unlocking near-term critical mineral potential
Across the mining sector, one theme is becoming increasingly urgent: electricity demand is rising, data centers are expanding rapidly, and critical mineral supply is falling further behind demand. Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources, captured the scale of the challenge when he observed: "A state-of-the-art AI data centre can be built in as little as nine months. A new mine can take as long as 20 years.
Transforming brownfields’ project economics to meet critical minerals targets
By Thomas Tobin, EVP of Sales and Marketing, Railveyor Across the mining sector, one theme is becoming increasingly urgent: electricity demand is rising, data centres are expanding rapidly, and critical mineral supply is falling further behind demand. Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources, captured the scale of the challenge when he observed: “A state-of-the-art AI data centre can be built in as little as nine months.
FDA Discovery of Methylene Chloride in Gel Nail Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a high-priority warning after identifying methylene chloride in several gel nail polish remover products. Although FDA has long prohibited methylene chloride in cosmetics, recent agency...
Cosmetics Trade Association Launches Landmark Proposition 65 Suit in California
On March 2, 2026, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) lodged a major constitutional challenge to the application of Proposition 65 to a common cosmetic ingredient called diethanolamine, or DEA. DEA is an alkanolamine used in cosmetic and...
FDA Relaxes Enforcement for 'No Artificial Colors' Labeling Claims and Expands Approval of Two Naturally Derived Color Additives
On February 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will now have greater flexibility to use a "no artificial colors" claim when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors.
2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines For Americans: Regulatory Update And Key Changes
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Shutdown Legislation Brings New Hemp Rules
Perkins Coie LLP are most popular: within Transport, Family and Matrimonial and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) Recent legislation has established a broader hemp definition that now includes total THC (not just Delta-9). New federal limits and exclusions target Delta-8 and other intoxicating cannabinoids. FDA guidance and compliance deadlines arrive in early 2026.
New OTC Drug And Sunscreen Provisions Passed In Congress
Perkins Coie LLP are most popular: within Transport, Family and Matrimonial and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products.
Ninth Circuit Issues Significant Ruling On Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
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Insights From Recent Cases On Navigating Snap Removal
By Thomas Tobin, Breanna Philips and Samuel Coren ( October 27, 2025, 3:04 PM EDT) -- Snap removal has become a hotly debated topic in modern civil litigation. While some courts and practitioners are skeptical, some are amenable to the practice, or at least neutral.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Insights From Recent Cases On Navigating Snap Removal
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Insights From Recent Cases On Navigating Snap Removal
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Dinosaur extinction can explain continental facies shifts at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary - Communications Earth & Environment
Abstract Continental Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary sections are best known from North America, where they invariably exhibit a marked shift in sedimentary facies at or very near the boundary level. Uppermost Cretaceous strata typically reflect water-logged soils and unstable meandering-river deposits, whereas lowermost Paleogene strata typically reflect coal swamps and broad, stable meander-belt deposits.
Regulatory Update: FDA Takes Action On Concentrated Kratom-Derivative Products
On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its recommendation to schedule 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant—under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This move follows the agency's comprehensive medical and scientific review and is part of the FDA's broader efforts to address the risks associated with opioid-like substances. The FDA recommended that 7-OH be scheduled under the CSA.
Advice | How to Make the Most of an Academic Conference
At the first scholarly conference I ever attended, the going rate for speaking was $2,000. That wasn’t my fee. It was how much it cost me — as a then-graduate student — to give a 15-minute presentation on my research at the premier conference in my field.
Cultivated Meat Snapshot: Recent Federal And State Actions
At both the federal and state levels, 2025 has seen new developments for cell-cultured meat. Here we provide an overview of cell-cultured meat (also known as cultivated meat) and these recent regulatory developments. Cell-cultured meat grows in a controlled environment from cells. Broadly speaking, manufacturers take a sample from a living animal. The selected cells are then placed in a tightly controlled environment that supports their growth.
Notable Ruling Roundup
Kimberly Banks, et al. v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., No.2:20-cv-06208-DDP-RAO (C.D. Cal. – April 8, 2025): A California federal jury found defendant committed fraud and violated California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act by labeling its tea products as "Manufactured in the USA," awarding $2.36 million in damages.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-CAFFEINE SAFETY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
The bill was originally introduced in December 2024. On March 31, 2025, Congress saw the reintroduction of H.R. 2511, the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act. The bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new regulatory...
Caffeine Safety Legislation Introduced In Congress
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Louisiana And Texas Enact New Laws Regarding Food Ingredient Disclosures And School Nutrition
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FDA Human Foods Program Details 2025 Guidance Agenda: Key Topics And Priorities
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SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act: Bipartisan Push To Modernize U.S. Sunscreen Regulation
The bipartisan legislation seeks to address a regulatory bottleneck that has left American consumers with fewer sunscreen options than those available internationally. Why Is This Legislation Needed? Proponents of the bill argue that this legislation is motivated by a pressing public health challenge: skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over five million cases diagnosed annually. Modernizing sunscreen standards is viewed as a step in skin cancer prevention.
Notable Ruling Roundup
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Mete Karabas v. TC Heartland LLC, No.1:24-cv-02722-AMD-VMS (E.D.N.Y. – March 11, 2025): The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a putative class action alleging defendant deceptively marketed its Splenda Naturals branded Stevia Zero Calorie Sweetener as "100% Natural" when the products contain stevia leaf extract and erythritol.
Oregon Federal Court Invalidates Labor Peace Requirement For Cannabis Licensees
Key Takeaways Oregon's labor peace agreement mandate for cannabis businesses was struck down as unconstitutional and preempted by federal law. The court found the law violated the First Amendment and the National Labor Relations Act. Oregon regulators will no longer enforce the LPA requirement. The ruling may influence similar laws in other states, though it is only binding in Oregon.
Psychoactive Kratom Draws Continued Scrutiny And Legal Action
Kratom is a psychoactive substance. Despite potential adverse effects, kratom is widely available and marketed with many purported uses. At the federal level, the FDA does not allow kratom to be added to conventional foods and dietary supplements and has noted a lack of scientific evidence supporting kratom's efficacy. The agency has seized multiple imports of kratom in recent years. At least 15 class-action suits were filed in the last year regarding kratom.
Notable Ruling Roundup
Chelsea Garland, et al. v. The Kroger Co., No. 3:24-cv-00240-LL-JLB (S.D. Cal. – February 12, 2025): The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California dismissed a putative class action alleging defendant labeled and marketed their blueberry fruit & grant cereal bars as "naturally flavored" and "made with real fruit," despite the products containing synthetic dl-malic acid.
In Cannabis-Related Case, U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Civil RICO Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court of the United States clarified the reach of the civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn on April 2, 2025. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court resolved a circuit split and extended the statute to include suits where personal injuries resulted in losses to business or property. The Court nevertheless emphasized other ways that RICO limits liability and left potentially controlling questions for the lower courts to decide.
Notable Ruling Roundup
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Wilbert Andrews, et al. v. Sazerac Co., Inc., No. 1:23-cv-01060 (S.D.N.Y. – January 2, 2025): The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted class certification in an action alleging defendant labels and markets its malt beverage products to prompt consumers to believe the products are whiskey.
Notable Ruling Roundup - December 2024 | JD Supra
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Robert Greer, et al. v. Strange Honey Farm, LLC, et al., No. 23-5589 (6th Cir. 2024): The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action challenging the labeling of certain honey as “100% raw Tennessee honey.” Plaintiff-Appellant asserted the honey is allegedly sourced from Vietnam and is cooked during processing.
FDA and USDA Seek Comments on Standardizing Food Date Labeling | JD Supra
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a joint Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input related to standardizing food date labeling. The RFI seeks information on current industry practices and preferences, research results on consumer perception of food date labeling, and any impact date labels may have on food waste. Comments are due by February 3, 2025.
Racism-related Stress and Mental Health Among Black Women Living in Los Angeles County, California
Purpose To assess Black women's exposure to and appraisal of racism-related stress during the postpartum period and to distinguish its impact on three indicators of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) symptoms.
FlyAway Simulation's FSX Convair CV-580 Mega Pack Plane Textures Are Dark Verus Normal Textures - Flight Simulator X (Aircraft)
I recently downloaded and installed FlyAway Simulation's FSX Convair CV-580 Mega Pack package. After selecting an airline and loading a flight I found that the aircraft texture did not look right.....the aircraft appeared to be very dark as if was in the evening. Just wondering if there a way to correct this issue possibly by adjusting the texture file? Still does not answer your question?
Bioengineered Foods: USDA Solicits Comments On Potential Revisions To Digital Disclosure Option
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) recently published a Request for Information soliciting stakeholder input on the electronic or digital link disclosure option for bioengineered (BE) foods under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (Disclosure Standard).
Dietary Supplements: FDA Issues Draft Guidance On NDIN Master Files
On April 3, 2024, FDA published Draft Guidance titled New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements (the Draft Guidance). The Draft Guidance provides recommendations on how stakeholders can establish, update, and close New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) Master Files.
USDA Issues Final Rule On Voluntary
On March 18, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its Final Rule on Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims (Final Rule). The Final Rule covers meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS concurrently published an updated version of its Guideline for Label Approval, accounting for the agency's updated view and requirements for U.S.-origin claims. The Final Rule takes effect on January 1, 2026.
What New Waste Management Laws Signal For The Future
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Jasmine Wetherell, Kristine Kruger and Thomas Tobin (March 26, 2024, 5:45 PM EDT) -- The U.S. leads the world in per capita municipal solid waste — i.e., trash — production,[1] with Americans producing over 250 million tons of trash annually, or approximately 4.5 pounds per American every day.[2]... A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
What New Waste Management Laws Signal For The Future
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Jasmine Wetherell, Kristine Kruger and Thomas Tobin (March 26, 2024, 5:45 PM EDT) -- The U.S. leads the world in per capita municipal solid waste — i.e., trash — production,[1] with Americans producing over 250 million tons of trash annually, or approximately 4.5 pounds per American every day.[2]... A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Dietary Supplements: FDA Issues Final Guidance For NDIN Procedures And Timeframes
On March 5, FDA published its long-awaited Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) Procedures and Timeframes (Final Guidance). This new guidance updates and finalizes Section V of FDA's revised 2016 Draft Guidance.
FDA: Grease-Proofing Substances Containing PFAS No Longer Being Sold
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that grease-proofing substances containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the U.S. market. Specifically, the agency reported that it has worked with manufacturers to obtain commitments to cease sales of grease-proofing substances for food contact use that contain certain types of PFAS.
Dietary Supplements: FDA Renames And Updates Ingredient Directory
The FDA recently launched an updated dietary supplement ingredient directory titled "Information on Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients and Other Substances," replacing FDA's "Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory," released last March 2023. The updated Directory includes: The date each listed ingredient was added to the directory. FDA actions and communications for each enumerated ingredient.
Food Safety Focus: FDA Updates Draft HARPC Guidance For Human Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published revisions to its multichapter draft guidance for industry on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) for Human Food (the Draft Guidance). 89 Fed. Reg. 7315. More specifically, FDA revised the draft Introduction, as well as draft Appendix 1: Known or Reasonably Foreseeable Hazards (Potential Hazards), to address stakeholder comments submitted on prior drafts made available in 2016.
FDA: Forthcoming Food Regulatory Guidances For 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released an updated list of guidance documents that the agency plans to publish in draft or final form throughout 2024. Notable guidance topics for 2024 include the following: Lead levels. As part of FDA's Closer to Zero action plan, FDA intends to finalize its draft guidance on action levels for lead in food intended for babies and young children. The current draft guidance was published in January 2023. Arsenic and Cadmium levels.
Black Women as Superwomen? The Mental Health Effects of Superwoman Schema, Socioeconomic Status, and Financial Strain
Informed by Black feminist thought and intersectionality, Superwoman Schema (SWS) is a construct that captures a collective response of Black women to racial and gender marginalization by highlighting expectations that they exude strength, suppress emotions, resist vulnerability, succeed despite limitations, and help others to their own self-neglect.
‘Open For An Icon’ Winners Share Stage with Music Elite at ‘iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One’
Joelle James and Sabrina Carter Ava Camejo and Jelly Roll AirTab Music’s Partnership with iHeartRadio is a Music Revolution, Redefining Careers of Aspiring Artists We are not just creating a platform; we are redefining the music industry's landscape” — Dennis Cunningham, CEO of Save Our Musicians Foundation JUPITER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2023 / EINPresswire.com/ -- AirTab Music is disrupting the music industry with its groundbreaking 'Open For An Icon' competition.
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