Shannen Coffin
Shannen Coffin chairs Steptoe’s Appeals and Advocacy practice. He frequently represents regulated businesses in trial and appellate courts in matters involving constitutional and administrative law challenges to government regulatory action. His practice spans a wide range of legal subject matters, including First Amendment free speech (e.g., libel and commercial speech), the Administrative Procedure Act, federal preemption, state sovereign immunity, commercial and insurance law, and tribal jurisdiction.
Wednesday May 13
Regulatory Affairs Council
Two powerful regulatory forces – the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) – are reshaping the compliance landscape for CPG companies. CPSC has shifted its enforcement priorities in ways that have led to high-profile cases and introduced new risks, while the Supreme Court’s upcoming review of Monsanto v. Durnell could fundamentally reshape the FIFRA preemption framework on which the industry has long relied. This session will provide attendees with a clear assessment of both developments and practical strategies for minimizing exposure.
CPSC Enforcement - This presentation will focus on recent changes in the enforcement priorities by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These changes have led to some recent high-profile cases making the news, and this session will provide recommendations to companies to minimize their compliance risks.
Speakers:
Neal Cohen, Partner, Neal Cohen LLC
Boaz Green, Partner, Neal Cohen LLC
FIFRA Preemption - This presentation will focus on FIFRA preemption and the implications of the Monsanto v. Durnell case, which will be heard by the United States Supreme Court in late April 2026. The outcome of this case could have significant implications on FIFRA products.
Speaker:
Shannen Coffin, Partner, Steptoe