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CPSC Bumps Up Litigation Strategies Another Notch
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) continues its increased willingness to use litigation as a tool when targeted companies disagree with the CPSC’s position, recently initiating two lawsuits seeking civil…
CPSC to Hold Workshop on Electronic Filing of Certificates of Compliance
Last week, the CPSC announced that it will be holding a workshop on the electronic filing of certificates of compliance on September 18, 2014. The workshop will discuss the May 2013 proposed amendments to the CPSC’s…
CPSC Announces $3.1 Million Civil Penalty, Compliance Program for Cinmar
Last Friday, the CPSC announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with Cinmar LLC, resolving allegations that the company knowingly failed to report a defect involving its Frontgate foldaway step ladders.…
CPSC Pushes Forward with Changes to Public Disclosure Rules
As we reported last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) is considering proposed changes to the rules that restrict the Commission’s ability to disclose information about a consumer…
Course Set for Higher CPSC Civil Penalties
As the CPSC staff begins to negotiate settlements under new authority granted through the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, companies can expect more aggressive positions from the CPSC. Recent consent agreements…