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Voluntary safety standards for micromobility batteries may soon carry the force of federal law. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed a mandatory safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in...more
After nearly a year without its three-member quorum, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be one step closer to restoring normal operations. On June 1, 2026, President Trump nominated Brien Lorenze to serve...more
In response to President Trump’s 2025 Executive Order on “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) signaled a shift toward a more intent-focused approach to criminal...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a civil enforcement action against industrial tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. that provides an early look at how consumer product safety cases will be handled...more