Recently by Charles H. Moellenberg, Jr.
Litigation
Cooling Off Public Nuisance Claims
Public nuisance law has been a part of American jurisprudence from colonial times. While it is rooted in criminal actions and historically was used primarily to address obstructions to public travel and violations of morals (e.g., brothels, bars and more), nuisance law has more recently been...
Read MoreBPA, Phthalates And The Law
American manufacturers produce and use millions of pounds of Bisphenol A ("BPA") and phthalates annually. These versatile organic compounds are used in a broad range of industries and products, including food and beverage containers, children's toys, childcare items, medical devices, personal care...
Read MoreThe First Amendment, A Corporation's Most Fundamental Right
Editor: Would you please tell our readers about your practice area? Why have First Amendment rights become a key area of your thinking? Moellenberg: My practice involves representation of major corporations that have been sued for mass torts and product liability claims. Typically, allegations are...
Read MoreProduct Liability Update: Attacks On Food Industry Escalate
Massachusetts, a state with liberal consumer protection laws, will likely be the newest battleground in the rapidly escalating childhood obesity wars. Consumer advocates plan to attack Kellogg, Viacom, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo in two Massachusetts-based lawsuits, both of which reportedly will claim...
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