California Senate Bill (SB) 707, also known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (Act), establishes an extended producer responsibly (EPR) program for apparel and textiles, the first such program directed at apparel and textiles in the United States. The consequences of the EPR program will be significant for apparel and textile producers, and it is plausible other states may pass similar pieces of legislation in future years. 

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Will Wagner focuses his practice in the areas of consumer product defense and regulatory enforcement litigation, including California’s unique Proposition 65, California regulatory actions pertaining to labeling and emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from consumer products, and actions under the Consumer Legal…

Will Wagner focuses his practice in the areas of consumer product defense and regulatory enforcement litigation, including California’s unique Proposition 65, California regulatory actions pertaining to labeling and emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from consumer products, and actions under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Will also handles writ actions related to administrative decisions and procedures, along with commercial disputes and accessibility cases under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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Madeline Orlando is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Sacramento office. She represents clients in environmental matters, focusing on regulatory issues, hazardous waste litigation, and state regulations including California’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act.