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More Than Skin Deep: New York’s More Stringent Regulations in Cosmetic Safety

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Written By: Brettlyn Miller
Research and Writing Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

          Recently, the New York legislature voted to amend New York’s environmental conservation act in order to provide more stringent regulations on cosmetic and personal care products containing the ingredient 1,4-dioxane. Continue reading “More Than Skin Deep: New York’s More Stringent Regulations in Cosmetic Safety” →

PFAS – The Hidden Dangers of Innovation

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blue photo showing the molecular configuration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with the letters P-F-A-S in all caps under the molecule.

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By: Alexandria Heard
Student Materials Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy

Introduction

As the global economy grows in size and strength and the demand for better, cheaper products increases, businesses—big and small—work tirelessly to keep up the pace and satisfy the demand.  Continue reading “PFAS – The Hidden Dangers of Innovation” →