California SB 82 — a bill that seeks to end “infinite” arbitration clauses and limit the scope of consumer arbitration agreements to the “use, payment, or provision of the good, service, money, or credit provided by that consumer use agreement” — was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6, 2025. SB 82
Amy Morrissey Turk
Amy Morrissey Turk is co-leader of McGuireWoods’ consumer products and retail industry team. She works on complex class actions and mass arbitrations throughout the country for companies in a variety of industries, most notably the retail, health care, and financial services industries. Amy offers clients a broad spectrum of legal experience gained both as a seasoned litigator for business-focused law firms and also as a former assistant general counsel who managed the nationwide employment portfolio of a multibillion-dollar Fortune 150 retail corporation. In that in-house role, she led and directed internal investigations and the company’s litigation strategy in employment matters pending before arbitrators, agencies at all governmental levels, and state and federal courts throughout the United States. She has extensive experience managing nationwide class, collective, and mass claims.
California Bans Four Common Food Additives and 26 Chemicals Used in Cosmetics
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the California Food Safety Act and amendments to the 2020 Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. Together, they ban four additives commonly used in popular snacks and beverages, and an additional 26 chemicals found in many personal care products.
Read on for details about these developments impacting food and personal care…
