Malerie Roddy

On December 22, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Stanley Black & Decker in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, alleging violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA)....more In a decision earlier this year, the US Supreme Court held that plaintiffs bringing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims may be able to recover damages for business or property losses that...more While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more In recent years, environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments have increasingly sued gas, oil, and energy companies, challenging their historic messaging on climate change, plastic recycling, and...more