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Posted February 27, 2024 with Tags

First Things First: What Are PFAS? – Part 1 of 10

This is the first in a series of articles published by the Product Liability and Complex Torts group at Nilan Johnson Lewis, P.A., for product manufacturers as they prepare to respond to PFAS regulatory demands and mitigate their risk of …

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Posted July 19, 2023

19 NJL Attorneys on 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Super kudos to our 10 Super Lawyers and 9 Rising Stars for 2023: 2023 MN Super Lawyers (given to no more than 5% of state attorneys) Heidi Christianson Amanda Cialkowski Kathleen Curtis Doug Elsass Brian Johnson Judy Langevin Don Lewis …

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Posted July 11, 2022

Fifteen NJLers on 2022 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Lists

Eight lawyers from Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) have been listed on the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. No more than 5% of lawyers in Minnesota are selected by Super Lawyers. Amanda Cialkowski Brian Johnson Don Lewis Doug Elsass Joe Schmitt …

Posted July 20, 2021

Sixteen NJL Lawyers on 2021 Super Lawyers Lists

Nine lawyers from Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) have been listed to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. No more than 5% of the lawyers in Minnesota are selected by Super Lawyers. Amanda Cialkowski Brian Johnson Don Lewis Doug Elsass Joe …

Posted April 3, 2020 with Tags ,

How Manufacturers and Retailers Can Protect Themselves from Product Liability Exposure During COVID-19

The pandemic has forced many product manufacturers and retailers into unchartered territory. As COVID-19 progresses throughout the United States, it is affecting everything from the workforce, to supply chains, to even the availability of recall remedies. During these times of rapid change, it may be difficult for companies to remain diligent on product safety issues. However, product manufacturers and retailers can take a few steps to ensure they are protecting themselves not only now, but in the long-term, from product liability lawsuits or fines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Posted December 18, 2019

Federal Courts Turn Away Challenges to FDA’s e-Cig Regulations

On Monday, December 16, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by trade organization United States Vaping Association and Big Time Vapes, Inc., a vape store in Mississippi, challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate e-cigarettes.

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Posted May 10, 2019

7th Circuit Affirms CPSA Penalties Against Spectrum Brands, Inc.

On May 9, 2019, the 7th Circuit upheld the government’s Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) claims against Spectrum Brands, Inc. stemming from its failure to immediately notify the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of a potential defect in coffee pots distributed by one of Spectrum’s affiliates. 

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