Keller and Heckman LLP is thrilled to welcome our 2024 Summer Associates Emily Chuang, Brian Frank, Roshna M., Madeline P. Smith, and Joefred Uwaelue who joined the firm this week! Our Summer Associates recently completed their second year of law school and will support the firm’s Food and Drug and Environmental practices this summer. #foodanddrug #environmental #summerprogram
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Keller and Heckman, founded in 1962, has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. Our firm is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Since 1971, we have had an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity. Many of our attorneys also have government experience and expertise in multiple areas of the law.
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Congratulations to Jim Baller, Senior Counsel with Keller and Heckman's Telecommunications practice, who was honored yesterday with the Fiber Broadband Association’s Star Award at FBA’s Fiber Connect 2024 conference in Nashville, TN. Jim was selected for this prestigious award for demonstrating “a lifetime of steadfast leadership, expert guidance, and unfailing optimism that has been critical to the success and widespread availability of community fiber broadband networks,” explained the FBA in their press release. To learn more about Jim's dedication to the broadband community, click the link below to read Keller and Heckman's press release. https://lnkd.in/ejPUvMhy
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On July 8, 2024, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) released guidelines pertaining to the import of insects and insect products for food consumption. Keller and Heckman LLP’s Shanghai Representative Office provides an overview of the guidelines in this report, noting that this marks another significant step made by the Singapore government to build up a regulatory environment promoting diverse food sources and ensuring food security. To read the full report, please click the link below. https://lnkd.in/ewm6v6ip
Singapore Clarifies the Requirements to Export Insects for Food Consumption
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Keller and Heckman Counsel David B. Fischer, M.P.H., J.D. will testify before the Senate EPW Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight at a hearing on July 31, 2024, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the hearing, “Understanding the Potential Environmental Impacts of the Chemical 6PPD,” is to allow committee members to consider stakeholder testimony on the potential environmental impacts of 6PPD, a chemical compound commonly used in automobile tires to prevent degradation. For more information about the hearing, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eVB-dRN9
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Keller and Heckman Partner Herb Estreicher and Counsel David B. Fischer, M.P.H., J.D. were quoted in a "Packaging Dive" article posted this week. The article discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moving forward with its prioritization process to evaluate existing chemicals under TSCA. Please click the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/eyVswkgt #EPA #TSCA
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held in Whiteside v. Kimberly Clark Corp. that when a front label of a product is unambiguous, a manufacturer is precluded from relying on the back label to remedy any potential ambiguity. Senior Counsel Robert Niemann and Associate Sara Zeimer explain the specific meaning behind this case, adding that this decision follows up on prior decisions to clarify when a front label is ambiguous and, furthermore, when qualifying statements can be used to ameliorate ambiguity. Click the link below to read the full report. https://lnkd.in/e4hxDVr9
Ninth Circuit Clarifies the Ambiguity of Labeling and Claims Laws
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The interagency Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force released a report on protecting minors online, "Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry." The report highlights the benefits and harms of digital media to minors’ health, safety, and privacy and provides guidance for parents and industry. Keller and Heckman Partners Sheila Millar and Tracy Marshall summarize the recent report and detail 10 recommendations for businesses to promote safe practices for children and teens online. Click the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/e-q6X-G3 #COPPA #KOSA #NTIA #SAMHSA
Kids Task Force Issues Guidance for Protecting Minors Online | Consumer Protection Connection
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The super early bird deadline for Keller and Heckman LLP's 25th Annual DC Food Packaging Law Seminar and Sustainability Day expires this Friday, July 26. Register today to save $200 on your registration fee! This seminar is a must-attend for regulatory, scientific, and legal professionals to keep up-to-date on the latest developments impacting the food-contact industry. Click the link below for more information, including a link to register. https://lnkd.in/eukiQkf8 #packaging #foodpackaging #regulatory #sustainability
Register today for Keller and Heckman's 25th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar and Sustainability Day program! This seminar is a must-attend for regulatory, scientific, and legal professionals to keep up-to-date on the latest developments impacting the food-contact industry. Follow the link below for more details and to secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/eukiQkf8
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