Coronavirus Complicating Company Recalls
June 25, 2020, AZ Family.com
The CPSC website has an alert warning consumers that some recall remedies may not be available because of COVID-19. A CPSC official say it’s “a difficult situation”, but the agency is still trying to find the products that need to be recalled
J&J Baby powder Verdict Upheld, But Damages Cut
June 23, 2020, Reuters
A Missouri appeals court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s bid to throw out a jury verdict in favor of women who blamed their ovarian cancer on its baby powder and other talc products, but reduced damages by more than half, to $2.12 billion.
Physicians Seek Regulation Of Digital Advertising To kKds
June 23, 2020, WREG (CNN Wire)
No less than $900 million is spent marketing snack foods, video games and sugary drinks to kids each year. Opposed to these unhealthy choices, a pediatric group urges lawmakers to take bold action.
New Study Shows Firefighters Face Possible Risk From PFAS
June 23, 2020, Bloomberg Law
Waterproofing chemicals in the protective gear worn by firefighters may be exposing them to “significant quantities” of potentially toxic fluorochemicals, according to a new study from the University of Notre Dame.
Bayer Settles Roundup Lawsuits For Up to $10.9 Billion
June 24, 2020, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Bayer AG said it has agreed to spend almost $11 billion to settle U.S. lawsuits claiming that its widely-used weedkiller Roundup caused cancer. It’s also paying up to $400 million to settle dicamba lawsuits and $820 million to settle PCB lawsuits.
Crisis Communications Redefined: Why Planning Is Key
June 24, 2020, Themediaonline
The pandemic has made it hard for businesses to operate and the need for suitable and regular communication with employees, clients, customers, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders has increased tremendously.
Leadership lesson: Diffuse Functional Leadership Throughout Your Organization
June 23, 2020, Phoenix Business Journal
We read, write and speak much about leadership. Yet we often erroneously see it as generic and relative only to the CEO of an organization. Yes, CEO leadership skills and behaviors are critical. But how do you apply them to the various functional leaders of the organization.
Report Uncovers Toy Safety Concerns Across: TIE Pushes For New Laws For Online Marketplaces
June 23, 2020, Toy News
A new report by Toy Industries of Europe has made the striking discovery that 97 per cent of almost 200 toys bought from third-party sellers on four online marketplaces in Europe did not comply with the strict EU toy safety regulations. The report – EU Toy Safety: The problem of unreputable sellers on online marketplaces – also found that 76 per cent of those tested had defects that made them dangerous for children.
Grainger Agrees: To Divest Grainger China
June 22, 2020, Yahoo Finance
Grainger, the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its distribution business in China, Grainger China LLC.
3 ways: Retailers Can Adjust Strategy In A Global Pandemic
June 23, 2020, Total Retail
As retailers scramble to adjust their strategy to be more focused on e-commerce while improving the customer experience, they should focus on three core tactics — now and post-pandemic — to continue generating revenue while meeting the changing needs of consumers.
