Forever Chemicals with Mike Stag: Podcast
The King Law Podcast tackled Forever Chemicals with Mike Stag recently. Mike shared information on the PFAS MDL litigation and detailed the state of PFAS contamination in the US. He highlighted the upcoming deadlines for public water systems who wish to participate in over $12 billion in settlements. These funds will be used to work […]
FTC to Sue Amazon Over Antitrust Violations
Antitrust Allegations The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon violated antitrust laws in a few major ways. Namely, their pricing policies, Prime, and allegations that the company illegally ties merchant access to its marketplace to compel use of its logistics service. Prime, in particular, has been key for Amazon, as it turns regular shoppers into members […]
Recent Product Recalls Due to Safety Concerns [November 2023]
Below is a list of consumer product and food recalls initiated after reports of serious injury. Kraft Singles American Cheese Kraft Heinz issued a product recall of its individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices. The company initiated the recall after it realized one of its wrapping machines was not working properly. Due to […]
Prostate Cancer and PFAS
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a consumer update concerning prostate cancer symptoms, tests, and treatments. Why did the FDA issue the consumer update? Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men. The FDA regulates tests to detect prostate cancer. It also ensures that treatments for prostate cancer are safe and […]
Whistleblower Protection Fines
The SEC’s Fine Against CBRE CBRE real estate group got in trouble with the SEC following allegations that their separation agreements prevented whistleblowers from reporting to the regulator. The SEC has been delving into this issue with various companies over which they regulate. These agreements from CBRE and similar companies include non-disclosure agreements which may […]
California Sues Big Oil
The Claims California has filed an all-encompassing climate based lawsuit against some of the largest players in the oil industry. These companies include: Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron, as well as the American Petroleum Institute. The lawsuit alleges that the companies misled the public for decades about climate change and the dangers of […]
The 3M PFAS Class Action Settlement
Many people wonder, “Why is the 3M PFAS settlement a class action?” The short answer remains efficiency. 3M can resolve thousands of legal claims today and in the future through a class action settlement procedure. Public water providers filed thousands of lawsuits across the country in response to the widespread contamination and harm caused by […]
FDA Plans to Modernize Its Medical Device Approval Process
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the approval, regulation and safety of drugs and medical devices. There are two ways for medical device manufacturers to have their products approved by the FDA: Premarket Approval and 510(k) Premarket Notification. This month, the FDA issued guidance and requested comments in its effort to strengthen and modernize […]
Update to FDA’s Regulation of Cosmetic Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of drugs, medical devices, many food items, and cosmetic products. Until recently, the FDA’s regulation of cosmetic products was minimal. There were very few measures in place to ensure the public’s safety when using cosmetics. What products are defined as cosmetics? As defined […]
Court Ruling Broadens Employment Discrimination Claims
Long-Standing Precedent In cases of employment discrimination, the Fifth Circuit has a well-established precedent in favor of employers. Plaintiffs in these cases needed to show that the adverse employment action in their complaint constituted an ultimate employment decision. The Fifth Circuit previously chose to limit these ultimate employment decisions to hirings, firings, promotions, or employee […]