Month: May 2020

In the News: June 1, 2020

Current toxic chemical legislation successes May 26, 2020, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators Legislators from around the country have made significant progress on regulation of toxic chemicals. Here are highlights of recent successes,  tracked by a caucus of legislators focused more »

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In the News: May 25, 2020

May 2020: Important happenings at the CPSC May 18, 2020, Retail and Consumer Products Law Observer There have been several important happenings in May at the CPSC, including in Leadership, Hearings and Regulatory Activities and Enforcement. J&J talc phaseout possible more »

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In the News: May 18, 2020

Emails: Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC guidelines May 14, 2020, Time Internal government emails show that Dr. Nancy Beck was involved in sidelining detailed guidelines to help communities reopen during the pandemic. Democrat on Senate committee questions role played more »

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In the News: May 11, 2020

As America slowly reopens, Starbucks shows how to get it done May 5, 2020, Triple Pundit If retailers, or companies in any sector for that matter, are to reopen, their first priority should be their employees. Starbucks is showing that more »

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In the News: May 4, 2020

Macy’s plans to reopen all of its 775 stores in 6 to 8 weeks May 1, 2020, New York Times The chain’s plans bring into focus the pandemic-era shopping experience. “No touch” consultations at beauty counters. Ear piercing and alterations more »

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