Maine Legislature Poised to Make Significant Changes to Maine’s PFAS in Products Law

June 7, 2023 Published Works
Law360

Verrill’s Mat Todaro and Maye Emlein recently authored an article for Law360 regarding proposed changes to Maine’s PFAS in Products Law.

To read the article in its entirety, please click here.

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