United States: Product Liability & Safety

California is implementing two groundbreaking laws that will fundamentally reshape how businesses label products as recyclable, creating potential conflicts with federal and other state requirements.

This monthly newsletter examines critical developments in product liability and mass torts, including New York's proposed legislation targeting AI chatbot operators for unauthorized practice of law, state efforts to curtail public nuisance claims, and the American Arbitration Association's expansion of AI arbitration tools. The analysis explores how these emerging legal trends and regulatory responses are reshaping the landscape for businesses facing complex litigation.

New York considers legislation targeting AI chatbot operators for unauthorized practice of law, while Indiana pursues tort reform to limit public nuisance claims and the American Arbitration Association expands AI tools for dispute resolution. These developments signal a critical intersection of artificial intelligence regulation, professional liability standards, and evolving arbitration practices that will reshape how businesses navigate legal risk in an AI-driven landscape.

Dykema’s automotive work began with repossessing cars. Today, we’re helping clients navigate the legal challenges of vehicles that can drive themselves. Over the past 100 years, our work has evolved alongside the industry, from regulatory shifts and product liability...

Recent “Made in USA” enforcement actions show that U.S.-origin claims continue to be an active enforcement priority for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On April 14, the FTC announced three enforcement actions...

A food recall can escalate from a routine operational issue to a full-scale business crisis in a matter of hours, which is why preparation is mandatory for food companies of any size.

Following the United States Supreme Court's decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the class action plaintiff's bar has begun filing class actions targeting businesses they claim passed tariff-related costs on to consumers.

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Day 4 marked the close of the ICPHSO 2026 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium in Orlando, Florida following a jam-packed week of education, exploration, and meaningful dialogue about the future of product safety and regulatory compliance in the U.S. and beyond.