Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates eBay Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – EBAY

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of eBay Inc. (“eBay”) (NASDAQ: EBAY) breached their fiduciary duties to eBay and its shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of eBay Inc. (“eBay”) (NASDAQ: EBAY) breached their fiduciary duties to eBay and its shareholders.
  • If you are an eBay shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected] .
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of eBay’s board of directors or senior management failed to manage eBay in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary duties to eBay, and whether eBay and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result.
  • If you are an eBay shareholder, you may have legal claims against eBay’s directors and officers.

Invaio achieves first registration for citrus greening solution featuring Trecise™ technology

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Invaio's Citrus Health solution treats the devastating citrus greening disease – also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) – spread by the Asian citrus psyllid.

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  • Invaio's Citrus Health solution treats the devastating citrus greening disease – also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) – spread by the Asian citrus psyllid.
  • The disease has wreaked havoc on the Florida citrus industry and is responsible for massive losses in yields and profits since 2006.
  • "I'm really excited about what Invaio is doing," said Ned Hancock, Fifth-Generation Citrus Grower.
  • "Invaio's Trecise™ technology offers a real breakthrough in the fight against citrus greening, a disease that has devastated the industry for more than 15 years," said Ignacio Martinez, Founding CEO of Invaio.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completes Review of Seresto® Collar and Confirms Continued Registration; Data Affirms Safety Profile of the Product

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Comprehensive data affirms the safety profile of Seresto.

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  • Comprehensive data affirms the safety profile of Seresto.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713309283/en/
    As part of EPA’s scientific review process, the agency analyzed incident data including third-party assessments and compared data to other EPA-registered pet products.
  • Following the comprehensive review, Elanco and EPA developed a stewardship program that Elanco will implement as a leader in the collar category.
  • “We stand behind more than a decade of science-based data, analysis and monitoring which affirms the safety profile of Seresto.

B&C Publishes FIFRA Tutor® Courses Covering Transfer of FIFRA Registrations, and Data Compensation and Sharing

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that additional FIFRA Tutor® regulatory training courses are now available at http://www.FIFRAtutor.com. The one-hour F105 -- Due Diligence and Transferring FIFRA Registrations and/or Data module and two-hour F208 -- Data Citation, Data Compensation, and Data Sharing module join six existing FIFRA Tutor courses providing expert, essential Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) training. Professionals can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete at their own pace and timing. These courses are intended to provide on-demand knowledge to assist with the strategic planning that is critical to global product development. The subtleties of FIFRA are presented in a clear and business-focused context.

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  • B&C is pleased to announce the release of F105 -- Due Diligence and Transferring FIFRA Registrations and/or Data and F208 -- Data Citation, Data Compensation, and Data Sharing FIFRA Tutor® regulatory training modules.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to announce that additional FIFRA Tutor® regulatory training courses are now available at http://www.FIFRAtutor.com .
  • The one-hour F105 -- Due Diligence and Transferring FIFRA Registrations and/or Data module and two-hour F208 -- Data Citation, Data Compensation, and Data Sharing module join six existing FIFRA Tutor courses providing expert, essential Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) training.
  • These courses are intended to provide on-demand knowledge to assist with the strategic planning that is critical to global product development.

Dr. Killigan's Launches Revolutionary Non-Toxic Insect Powder, "Dust to Dust"

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Dust to Dust is an all-purpose insect powder that can kill, repel and prevent over 100 insect species, including ants, roaches, ticks, fleas, silverfish and more.

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  • Dust to Dust is an all-purpose insect powder that can kill, repel and prevent over 100 insect species, including ants, roaches, ticks, fleas, silverfish and more.
  • The formula is toxin-free, people-friendly, pet-friendly and plant-friendly, providing a safe and effective solution for household insect problems.
  • "Dr. Killigan's is thrilled to introduce Dust to Dust to the market," said Casey Bishop, founder and president of Dr. Killigan's.
  • "We're confident this game-changing, non-toxic insect powder will become a staple for households looking to effectively manage insect problems without the use of harmful chemicals."

Holland & Hart Adds Four Environmental Partners From Faegre

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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DENVER, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra, Doug Benevento, Lynn Kornfeld, and Ann Prouty, in the Denver office. The four partners join the firm from the Denver office of Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP, where they practiced together for many years. The new partners deepen the firm's capabilities serving clients on complex environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters, as well as management of environment risks and mitigation of liability in transactions.

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  • Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra, Doug Benevento, Lynn Kornfeld, and Ann Prouty, in the Denver office.
  • DENVER, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Environmental practice with the addition of partners Jim Spaanstra , Doug Benevento , Lynn Kornfeld , and Ann Prouty , in the Denver office.
  • "These four partners are environmental regulatory and compliance rock stars," said Environmental Practice Group Leader Emily Schilling.
  • Jim Spaanstra, a widely recognized leader in environmental law in Colorado and nationwide explains, "Holland &Hart is the ideal fit for us.

King Technology: The EPA Helps Protect Residential Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Learn to check for EPA registration when buying pool and hot tub sanitizing products.

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  • Learn to check for EPA registration when buying pool and hot tub sanitizing products.
  • Only two product brands currently on the market contain EPA registered sanitizing minerals for swimming pool and hot tubs, FROG® and Nature 2®.
  • Only products that meet the EPA's strict standards are allowed to be sold and used as sanitizers in swimming pools and hot tubs.
  • One brand, FROG, has many EPA registered sanitizing options for pools and hot tubs.

Register Now for B&C's "TOP TSCA TOPICS: Cumulative Risk, NAMs, Risk Evaluations, CBI, and More!" Webinar

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the "TOP TSCA TOPICS: Cumulative Risk, NAMs, Risk Evaluations, CBI, and More!" webinar on May 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EDT).

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  • Anna B Lowit, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor, OPPT, advises on a diversity of science policy issues.
  • Dr. Lowit previously served at Senior Science Advisor for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs.
  • She is currently co-chair of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods.
  • He has participated in thousands of TSCA substance reviews at EPA, and pre-notice and post-review meetings with submitters to resolve complex cases.

AdvaMed Responds to Proposed Rules Governing Ethylene Oxide's Role in Sterilizing Medtech

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its proposed rule regulating ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizers of medical technology and other commercial uses through the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) under the Clean Air Act. The EPA also released its proposed update of EtO registration as a sterilant under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). AdvaMed, the leading global trade association for medtech, represents more than 450 companies supplying the sterile medtech upon which Americans depend. Scott Whitaker, AdvaMed president and CEO, made the following comment on the EPA action.

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  • The EPA also released its proposed update of EtO registration as a sterilant under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
  • AdvaMed, the leading global trade association for medtech, represents more than 450 companies supplying the sterile medtech upon which Americans depend.
  • Scott Whitaker, AdvaMed president and CEO, made the following comment on the EPA action.
  • "For 80 years, the medtech industry has used ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment.

Shipman Adds Regulatory Depth to Environmental Law Practice

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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HARTFORD, Conn., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that Sarah Kettenmann has joined the firm as an Associate in the Environmental Law Practice Group.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that Sarah Kettenmann has joined the firm as an Associate in the Environmental Law Practice Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Sarah to Shipman & Goodwin," said chair of the Environmental Practice and Management Committee member, Andrew N. Davis.
  • Sarah maintains a robust regulatory practice focused on federal and state environmental, health and safety (EHS) laws.
  • She earned certificates in Environmental Law and International Law from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she received her J.D., cum laude.