Legislation & Regulations

Coca-Cola Terminates Agreement with Loop Industries

Nov 12, 2020

The notice did not mention recent reports calling Loop Industries’ advanced recycling technology a "fiction" as a reason for the termination, but it certainly didn’t inspire Coca-Cola’s confidence in the project.

Medtronic Fined $9.2 Million in Kickback Scheme

Nov 02, 2020

The medical device manufacturer has settled to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to a South Dakota neurosurgeon to use its products.

Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Loop Industries

Oct 19, 2020

On the day that Hindenburg Research released its report accusing Loop Industries of fraud, a class action lawsuit was filed against the advanced recycling technology company.

Canada’s Plastics Ban Could Undermine USMCA; Claims of Toxicity Contradict Science

Oct 08, 2020

“By designating plastics as ‘toxic,’ the Canadian government is recklessly making policy that could have significant negative impacts on human health,” said Plastics Industry Association President and CEO Tony Radoszewski.

New Jersey Bans All Retail Paper and Plastic Bags

Sep 29, 2020

New Jersey has passed the most wide-ranging ban on retail bags in the country.

California Governor Signs Nation’s First Mandatory Recycled-Content Bill

Sep 28, 2020

The Association of Plastic Recyclers applauds the law, which is designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the environment, improve recycling rates, and create a larger market for recylate.

American Mold Builders Association Rejects WTO’s 301 Tariff Ruling

Sep 21, 2020

The recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) against US tariffs on imports from China is “misguided, biased against the US, and inconsistent with China’s WTO obligations,” said the American Mold Builders Association.

Talent Talk: Is My Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?

Sep 18, 2020

The most litigated issue in employment contracts is the legality of so-called "restrictive covenant" provisions, such as a noncompete clause that bars an ex-employee from going to work for a competitor.

Performance Plastics Achieves SEMI F57 Compliance

Sep 14, 2020

The SEMI F57 standard is a specification for polymer materials and components used in ultra-pure water and liquid chemical distribution systems.

Loop Industries and Suez Partner to Build First ‘Infinite Loop’ Facility

Sep 11, 2020

Located in Europe, the site will be the largest PET recycling facility in the world, with the potential to produce the equivalent of approximately 4.2 billion food-grade beverage bottles from 100% recycled and infinitely recyclable PET annually.

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