The editors of the Consumer Advertising Law Blog wanted to let our readers know about an upcoming webinar that may be of interest to you, entitled, "Consumer Products: Avoiding the Crossfire Between State and Federal Regulation". [Full disclosure: Our firm, Arnold & Porter LLP, is sponsoring the event]
In recent years, state legislatures and regulatory agencies have taken a more active role in regulating consumer products as varied as light fixtures, mattresses, candy, jewelry, auto parts, toys, and antiperspirants. At the same time, federal agencies, such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are becoming more active. Manufacturers and retailers alike must attend to increasing differences among these requirements, with potentially expensive consequences. This seminar will review major new requirements, provide an update on California Proposition 65, and discuss practical approaches to compliance.
Panelists at the event will include:
- Eric Rubel, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP, Former General Counsel, CPSC
- Harrison Pollak, California Deputy Attorney General
- Robert Scofield, D.Env., MPH, Principal Scientist
- Trenton Norris, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP
The event will take place from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM PST on March 16, 2010. The event is being offered both in person at Arnold & Porter LLP's San Francisco office as well as via webinar. For more information, please click here for an RSVP link.
