2/23/2026 9:22:40 PM Federal Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss WFDL Claim By Peter Loh Julia Lewis A federal district court in Wisconsin recently denied a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss a dealer’s claims for violations of the...
2/16/2026 5:01:40 PM Trump Administration Repeals Endangerment Finding: Why, and What Next? By Amanda Beggs Pete Tomasi Summary of Action Enacting what it called the “single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history”, on February 12, 2026, U.S....
2/10/2026 4:04:09 PM Cut, Clarity… and Compliance: How the CPSC Regulates Jewelry and Accessories By Kristin Sikora Laura Ganoza The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates consumer products sold in the United States, and jewelry and accessories are...
2/9/2026 8:07:39 PM Federal Court Enjoins Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law—a Bellwether Moment for All Seven EPR States By Nick Johnson Betsy Stone On February 6, a federal judge in Oregon quietly issued a two‑page order that might have initially appeared to be a mundane procedural...
2/2/2026 5:01:09 PM Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Are Here: What Manufacturers Must Do Now to Assess Applicability and Compliance Risk By Nick Johnson Betsy Stone A cutting‑edge experiment in recycling policy is now unfolding in multiple states across the country: Extended Producer Responsibility...
1/8/2026 9:43:39 PM CPSC Enforcement Under a Reorganized DOJ By Erik Swanholt Jack Korba Kristin Sikora Megan Chester Mikaela Mitcham +2 more... Show less On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),...
1/2/2026 4:47:39 PM Federal Court Denies Claim that Franchisor Is a Joint Employer with Franchisee By Peter Loh Carrie Hoffman Nakia Cerasia A federal court recently dismissed employment discrimination claims against a franchisor asserted by its franchisees’ employee after...
12/18/2025 5:59:09 PM Foley Automotive Update By Vanessa Miller Ann Marie Uetz Nicholas Ellis Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term...
12/15/2025 9:04:39 PM EPA’s New Strategy for Ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS Creates Temporary Window for Industrial Expansion and Development By Amanda Beggs Pete Tomasi Katie Plachta The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted a novel approach to “defending” the tighter limits on ozone and PM2.5 adopted...
12/9/2025 4:47:12 PM White House Orders Task Forces To Investigate Food Industry By Jason Levine Mark Grundvig Last month, we reported on the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) ramping up antitrust enforcement in the agriculture industry, including...
12/4/2025 8:14:08 PM Foley Automotive Update By Vanessa Miller Ann Marie Uetz Nicholas Ellis Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term...
12/2/2025 8:56:08 PM Franchisee Must Comply with Reasonable Post-Termination Obligations in Franchise Agreements By Peter Loh Muskan Momin A recent federal court decision underscores courts’ willingness to enforce clear language in franchise agreements imposing reasonable...
12/1/2025 9:24:09 PM You’ve Received a Notice of Violation from the CPSC – Now What? By Erik Swanholt Kristin Sikora Megan Chester Alex Witz +1 more... Show less Each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “CPSC” or “Commission”) utilizes its import surveillance program, surveys the...
12/1/2025 6:01:56 PM Franchisee’s Breach of Contract Claims Dismissed for Lack of Standing as Third-Party Beneficiary By Peter Loh Olivia Vasquez A federal court recently granted a third-party supplier’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s lawsuit, holding that the franchisee was not...
11/21/2025 2:58:10 PM Foley Automotive Update By Vanessa Miller Ann Marie Uetz Nicholas Ellis Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term...
11/6/2025 6:54:09 PM “Green” Greenwashing: Emerging Developments in Environmental Marketing Claims By Cole Lempke Pete Tomasi Companies should stay aware of old and new greenwashing trends and take practical actions to guard against such claims. Greenwashing is...