Representation Before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Whether your business is bringing a new product to the market or is reacting to a letter from the CPSC, we have the experience to help.
Our firm serves as counsel to major national and international Fortune 500 corporations and smaller private companies. We have experience working on matters involving a broad and diverse set of product categories, including consumer electronics & computer laptops, children's toys, promotional products, furniture, apparel, outdoor recreational equipment, major and portable appliances, lighting, home improvement items, children's sleepwear, and much more. We have years of product safety experience and a network of ouside experts to help us evaluate design and safety issues in order to provide legal guidance you can use and rely on. Below is a sampling of some of our services. Please contact us to find out if we are a good fit for your needs.
Our firm serves as counsel to major national and international Fortune 500 corporations and smaller private companies. We have experience working on matters involving a broad and diverse set of product categories, including consumer electronics & computer laptops, children's toys, promotional products, furniture, apparel, outdoor recreational equipment, major and portable appliances, lighting, home improvement items, children's sleepwear, and much more. We have years of product safety experience and a network of ouside experts to help us evaluate design and safety issues in order to provide legal guidance you can use and rely on. Below is a sampling of some of our services. Please contact us to find out if we are a good fit for your needs.
Import InvestigationsImport investigations are on the rise. Detentions and inspections can have serious business implications and could impact your company's ability to meet its contractual obligations. We implement strategies to minimize these risks. 
Product Risk AssessmentsWe conduct comprehensive risk assessments to evaluate consumer products for potential hazards. We analyze a product's design, manufacturing process, chemical composition, warnings, labels, instructions, and much more.
Strategic Counsel We provide strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies, global law firms, and trade associations affected by CPSC regulatory actions, including recalls and potential rulemaking proceedings. Ask us for references and examples of our strategic and product safety counsel roles.
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Product RecallsProduct recalls present serious risks for businesses. We develop corrective action plans and conduct successful product recalls, both traditional recalls and recalls in CPSC's Fast Track Recall Program. We also represent companies that are not sure if a product recall is warranted and wish to have experienced counsel on their side.
Regulatory Compliance With extensive regulatory experience, including authoring CPSC's Regulatory Robot, we help to ensure that your products comply with a complex set of federal consumer product safety requirements.
Compliance PlansThe CPSC has signaled that it expects manufacturers and importers to have product safety and compliance plans in place. Staying up to date on legal and industry best practices, we assist in drafting state-of-the-art product safety and compliance plans. Having a plan and closely following to it are crucial in today's environment.
Expert Testimony
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Section 15 ReportingManufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products have a legal obligation to report a potentially unsafe product to the CPSC. We advise companies on how and whether to report potentially defective products to the CPSC.
Civil Penalty InvestigationsWe assist in defending companies from CPSC investigations alleging late reporting of product hazard or regulatory non-compliance issues. CPSC has moved aggressively to raise the amount of money it fines companies in civil penalties.
Social Media IssuesWe provide experienced counsel on the emerging hazard of social media to brands. Consider the investment you have made in developing your valuable brand and how uninformed or malicious attacks by competitors or consumers could put it all at risk . We provide tools and approaches designed to mitigate and control the risk while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and oversight. Follow us on Twitter.
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We provide expert witness testimony in court cases involving product liability and product safety. Formerly a criminal prosecutor, Mr. Cohen is a poised and experienced presence in the courtroom.
Consulting
We consult on a wide range of product safety issues, such as supply chain integrity and risks, good manufacturing practices, brand management, third-party testing issues, drafting recall plans, running mock recalls, and crisis communication.
With our experience, we are often sought out for public speaking roles and to educate corporate boards, C-suite executives, and their compliance teams about product recall and regulatory compliance
With our experience, we are often sought out for public speaking roles and to educate corporate boards, C-suite executives, and their compliance teams about product recall and regulatory compliance
Vendor Training
We work with retailers and importers to provide product integrity and supply chain training tailored to small to mid-sized vendors. Our customized training solutions can integrate your company's existing protocols (or help you draft protocols) and provide your company with an important tool to lower its downside risk. We can offer "Verified" online trainings (with certificates of completion) so your buyers can be assured that the vendor has actually completed the training course.
Please contact us to discuss your needs.
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