Topic Archives: Consumer Products

April 9, 2019 - CPSC, Consumer Products

Ready, Set, Report! Seventh Circuit Considers When a Claim First Accrues for Failing to Report a Product Hazard

By: Erin M. Bosman, Julie Y. Park, and Erin P. Lupfer

Consumer products companies are familiar with the reporting requirement under Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (the Act), but when does that obligation kick in for statute of limitations purposes?  The Seventh Circuit considered this question when it heard arguments on when …›

March 14, 2019 - CPSC, Consumer Products, Internet of Things, Product Liability

CPSC Acting Chair Buerkle’s Priorities Include IoT and Furniture Safety

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

At a recent product safety conference, Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced CPSC’s priorities for 2019. These include technology—both for consumers and within the agency—as well as window coverings and furniture tipover. Buerkle surprised the audience …›

March 11, 2019 - Consumer Products, Privacy

California Seeks to Strengthen Tough Privacy Laws

By: Purvi G. Patel

If you thought California’s privacy laws couldn’t get any tougher, think again. The California Legislature has proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act and additional privacy bills that could expand businesses’ privacy and data security obligations and heighten liability for noncompliance.  These proposals confirm …›

January 22, 2019 - Consumer Products, Privacy

Second CCPA Public Forum Gathers Additional Public Opinion

By: Purvi G. Patel, Nathan D. Taylor, and Brittany Scheinok

On January 14, 2019, the California Attorney General hosted the second of six public forums regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in San Diego.  Five individuals, including both business representatives and consumer advocates, made comments at the forum. Some of the public comments echoed …›

January 16, 2019 - Arbitration, Consumer Products, Drug & Medical Device

Leave Arbitration to the Arbitrator: No “Wholly Groundless” Exception Where Contract Delegates Arbitrability Determination to the Arbitrator

By: Penelope A. Preovolos

The United States Supreme Court continued the pro-arbitration trend in its jurisprudence, as well as its strict construction of the Federal Arbitration Act, in its unanimous decision in Henry Schein, Inc. v. Archer & White Sales, Inc., No. 17-1272, 2019 WL 122164 (U.S. Jan. …›