Product Liability Update – April 2023

Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New York and New Jersey. If you find this update useful, please encourage your colleagues and contacts to also register with us on our website. As always, you can access all of our publications at https://foleyhoag.com.

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First Circuit Holds Failure-To-Warn Claims Against Drug Manufacturer Preempted […]

By | July 25th, 2023 ||

A New Era In Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization Of Cosmetic Regulations Act

In recent years, the cosmetics industry has experienced exponential growth, with new products being introduced almost daily. The average American consumer uses six to 12 cosmetics products daily. This growth has resulted in a need for more comprehensive regulation of cosmetic products to ensure consumer safety. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is a new law that aims to modernize and strengthen cosmetic regulations in the United States.

MoCRA was signed into law on […]

By | July 20th, 2023 ||

Consumer Protection Law Taking Effect This Month Could Subject Online Marketplaces To Civil Penalties Of Up To $50,120 Per Violation

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 50 online marketplaces notifying them of their responsibility to fully comply with the new Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act – or the INFORM Consumers Act – as soon as the law takes effect on June 27, 2023.

Congress passed the INFORM Consumers Act (“the Act”) in December 2022 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 in order to help […]

By | July 18th, 2023 ||