Conferences and Speeches

ACI’s Cosmetics & Personal Care Products

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 - Thursday, October 09, 2025

Partner Collie James will be a participant at the ACI’s 3rd Annual West Coast Forum on Cosmetics – Legal, Regulatory & Compliance. Collie will speak on a panel, Litigation Under the Microscope: New Class Action Activity Affecting the Cosmetics Industry, at this focused West Coast legal and regulatory program.

Topics will include:

  • Reviewing the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Davidson v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. and its implications for consumer protection claims under California law
  • Assessing the latest in false advertising class actions and claims involving “all natural,” “no artificial coloring,” expiration dates, and other labeling gray zones
    • Key learnings and best practices for mitigating risk for slack fill and packaging litigation
  • Analyzing the litigation landscape around PFAS, benzene, and other contaminants
  • Relying on proactive defense tactics and how regulatory and legal teams can collaborate to anticipate and defend against emerging suits