Food and beverage manufacturers are under siege these days from lawsuits, some of them with questionable merits. One of the frequent areas in which these manufacturers are sued is product labeling. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are always on the prowl for lawsuits to file against food and drink makers in the hope of scoring a quick and…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is tasked by federal law with regulating trucking companies. The regulator literally has the power to shut down a company. Its investigations can be intensive and feel borderline intrusive. However, trucking companies also have legal rights. Regulators can overstep their bounds and harm the business. Even when your…
The green building boom has increased the possibilities available to contractors to construct environmentally friendly projects, both in accordance with new government standards and their customers’ wishes. However, along with progress also comes uncertainty. Some of the newer environmentally advanced construction materials may not have much of a track record for safety. While there are…
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances are a family of substances more commonly known as PFAS. These chemicals include thousands of different substances that are intentionally designed to be long-lasting and to make products more durable. Colloquially, PFAS are referred to as the “forever chemicals.” PFAS chemicals are used in products such as: Stain- and water-resistant fabrics…
Architects and engineers could end up with more than they bargained for when a job changes course. Unfortunately, clients do not always follow the initial designs as proposed. It is not uncommon for a client to change aspects of a job and request alterations from architects and engineers prior to and during the course of construction. However, design professionals need to be aware of the fact that “scope creep” could cause them their own professional liability issues.