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CPSC Announces “Record-Breaking Week” of Enforcement Actions Against Chinese Manufacturers
On May 15, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announced a “record-breaking week” of enforcement actions...
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Trump Administration Purports to Fire CPSC Commissioners
Despite Congress’s establishment of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) as an independent agency through the...
Leaked Budget Proposal Suggests Major Restructuring of Federal Health and Safety Agencies, Including the Consumer Product Safety Commission
A recently leaked and apparently genuine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget “Passback” memorandum—the OMB’s official feedback mechanism for budget submissions from federal agencies—signals major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed discretionary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
Foley FAB Launches The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025
Our team is committed to staying ahead of the curve – our The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025 dives deep into the latest case law, highlights key cases to watch, and provides insights into impactful trends and emerging challenges. We have crafted this guide to help you navigate both the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead.
An Executive Branch for the People, by the People: What the New Administration’s Executive Orders Mean for an Independent CPSC
While independent regulatory agencies, like the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or the Commission), have typically considered themselves exempt from executive orders, recent events indicate the CPSC is likely not free from the Trump Administration’s push for an Executive Branch for the people, by the people.
What Cosmetic Companies Need to Know About the CPSC
Cosmetics, including skin moisturizers, makeup, nail polish, shampoos, hair color, and deodorants, are predominantly regulated by the FDA.
2024 CPSC and FDA Enforcement Trends
The enforcement trends of 2023 have continued into 2024, especially with respect to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NLRB Announces it Will Revisit its FedEx and SuperShuttle Decisions in Atlanta Opera
On Monday, December 27, 2021, the NLRB issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and invited public participation in reconsidering the test for classifying independent contractors under the National Labor Relations Act.