Joshua A Bloom

Joshua A Bloom

December 22, 2017 | The Recorder

Proposition 65 After 40 Years: Public Benefit or Enrichment for a Few?

Although the law has helped reduce the amount of harmful chemicals in some consumer products, in most cases there has been no meaningful benefit. At the same time it has generated a cottage industry of citizen plaintiffs and attorneys.

By Joshua A. Bloom

7 minute read

May 27, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Competing TSCA Reform Bills: A Break in Partisan Fever?

The Toxic Substances Control Act has altered little since it was enacted almost 40 years ago. That may soon change.

By Joshua A. Bloom and Samir J. Abdelnour

8 minute read

May 27, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Competing TSCA Reform Bills: A Break in Partisan Fever?

The Toxic Substances Control Act has altered little since it was enacted almost 40 years ago. That may soon change.

By Joshua A. Bloom and Samir J. Abdelnour

8 minute read

November 16, 2011 | The Recorder

Green Chemistry Initiative -- Once More

After vehement opposition to initial regulations, a new draft has been issued that's broader and more far-reaching, explain Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp attorneys.

By Joshua A. Bloom and John D. Le

10 minute read

April 28, 2011 | The Recorder

Green Chemistry Initiative Down But Not Out

New proposal for regulations of hazardous chemicals in products has revived a previously halted effort, explain Barg Coffin attorneys.

By Joshua A. Bloom and John D. Le

10 minute read