Rebekah Blake

Oct 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rebekah Blake |Elizabeth S. Burnside |Kyle Diamantas

In ShortThe Law: California enacted the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, the first extended producer responsibility law for clothing producers in the United States. The Requirements: By 2026, all clothing producers in California must join a Producer Responsibility Organization. By 2030, each PRO must implement a stewardship program.

Jun 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rebekah Blake |Elizabeth M. Burnside |Sarah Conway |Kyle Diamantas

In what appears to be a new pathway for PFAS litigation, California plaintiffs recently filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of BIC razors stemming from disclosures the company made under Maine's PFAS law, which were subsequently publicized by a nonprofit group following a freedom of information request.

May 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rebekah Blake |Elizabeth S. Burnside |Sarah Conway

The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, alleges that the manufacturer of the popular BIC razor brand disclosed its intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, to the State of Maine pursuant to a highly scrutinized state law requiring such disclosure, but failed to disclose its use of PFAS to customers. Preceding the lawsuit, a public advocacy group, Defend Our Health, obtained records from the state pursuant to a freedom of information request.

Apr 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Donald McGahn II |Rebekah Blake |Louis Chaiten |Daniella A. Einik

On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced its highly anticipated final National Drinking Water Regulation ("NPDWR") for six per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), which establishes legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels ("MCLs") and health-based, non-enforceable, Maximum Contaminant Level Goals ("MCLGs") for each PFAS.

Apr 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Rebekah Blake |Louis Chaiten |Daniella A. Einik

On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced its highly anticipated final National Drinking Water Regulation ("NPDWR") for six per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), which establishes legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels ("MCLs") and health-based, non-enforceable, Maximum Contaminant Level Goals ("MCLGs") for each PFAS.