Driscoll's Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Pesticide Use

An Arizona-based environmental group that sued federal regulators for delaying its decision on a request to limit the presence of “forever chemicals” in foods ranging from lettuce to milk plans to redouble its legal efforts to press the government in court. bit.ly/4vcQgEn

Last week the Supreme Court reaffirmed EPA's critical role in approving product labels under FIFRA and the preemptive effect these decisions have on conflicting requirements imposed through tort litigation. My colleague Doug Hastings and I summarize the decision and key holdings in the attached article. https://lnkd.in/ecWgtrrY

💧 Environmental contamination can have life-changing consequences, especially when harmful chemicals remain undetected in drinking water for years. In this video, HGD attorney Amanda Williamson explains water contamination litigation, including cases involving PFOS—persistent "forever chemicals" that have been associated with serious health conditions following long-term exposure. ⚖️ At HGD Law Firm, we are dedicated to advocating for individuals and families impacted by environmental hazards while helping them understand their legal rights and options. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eTGK59WM #PFOS #WaterContamination #EnvironmentalLaw #PersonalInjury #HGDLawFirm

This spring and early summer saw the EPA setting its sights on "forever chemicals," approving some of them for use in pesticides and clawing back limits on their presence in drinking water. The former top FDA official is now out, and several nominees are waiting to fill gaps at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. https://lnkd.in/ezWjucYy

Law 5317/2026, published in Government Gazette A’ 108/10.7.2026, introduces significant changes to the Greek legal framework on consumer protection and competition. The new rules strengthen consumer protection, restrict misleading sustainability claims, expand repair obligations for covered products and enhance the investigative and enforcement powers of the Hellenic Competition Commission. . #LegalAdvice #LawFirm #LegalServices #Litigation #LegalInsights #Greece #Greenclaims #Greenwashing #Law5317 #RightToRepair #ProductRepairability #ConsumerProtection #CompetitionLaw #SustainabilityClaims #GreekLaw #EULaw #HellenicCompetitionCommission https://lnkd.in/dGeCq_xt 

In a Farella Perspectives post, Chris Rendall-Jackson summarizes CalRecycle's updates to the Source Reduction Reporting Guidance under California's extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for packaging, SB 54. Click the link to learn more.

Mexico's water reform didn't just tighten permitting — it created individual criminal liability for the first time. The December 2025 reform to Mexico's water law, followed by the National Water Program published in May 2026, eliminates private transfers of water concessions, puts a strict two-year clock on unused volumes, and criminalizes conduct like tampering with measurement equipment — with penalties reaching up to 9 years in prison for the individuals involved, not fines for the company. CONAGUA itself acknowledges a backlog of roughly 150,000 pending water permits. If your company has a transfer, extension, or modification request stuck in that system, you're not alone — but you may be operating under a title the government hasn't finished processing, in an environment where oversight is about to tighten. Multinationals with dedicated compliance teams are already tracking this. Mid-sized operators — plants, bottling facilities, agribusiness, hospitality — typically aren't, and they're the ones with the least room to react once enforcement increases. This is no longer just a corporate compliance issue. It's personal for whoever signs off on water consumption reports. Full client alert on Panorama Ambiental. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gsqxvnXV #MexicoWater #WaterCompliance #RegulatoryRisk #CONAGUA #EnvironmentalLaw #GEA #ForeignInvestmentMexico

Opinion: Given the US Supreme Court's ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, companies in federally regulated industries can protect against future liability by participating in rulemaking that will preempt conflicting or overreaching requirements. bit.ly/4fqGQz9

How will the recent United States Supreme Court decision impact ongoing defective product claims? The United States Supreme Court decided in a 7-to-2 ruling that federal law preempts state-law claims seeking cancer warnings on product labels when federal regulators approved labeling without those warnings. While this ruling limits specific failure-to-warn lawsuits, it does not stop claims based on defective design or negligent testing. Our dedicated trial attorneys closely monitor changing federal standards to protect injured individuals. Read our latest blog post to understand how this precedent affects product liability claims. To discuss a potential claim directly with an attorney, call Panter, Panter & Sampedro at 305-662-6178. https://lnkd.in/e7nmn4eV

EmpCo Directive: Good intentions, difficult reality? The transposition of the EmpCo Directive into national law is creating major challenges for businesses across Europe. In Germany, the agreed transitional approach offers little comfort. Because the rules are being implemented through unfair competition law (UWG), competitors and consumer associations will be able to take legal action against problematic environmental claims from day one. MIV Milchindustrie-Verband e.V.: Consumer protection matters. But so does legal certainty for businesses. The current implementation risks undermining both. #EmpCo #GreenClaims #Sustainability #Compliance #Greenwashing #UWG #ConsumerProtection #ESG #BusinessLaw #EURegulation