David Barnes

Obtained the dismissal of 40 related Proposition 65 actions for alleged exposures to acryalmide on the grounds that  pre-suit notices did not strictly comply with regulatory requirements.

Represented the Personal Care Products Council in obtaining a preliminary injunction against Proposition 65 warnings for titanium dioxide in cosmetics on First Amendment grounds.

Advise consumer product companies and trade associations regarding Extended Producer Responsibility programs in California (SB54 and SB343) and other states, including preparing regulatory comments.

Obtained grants of asylum for pro bono client and her children as lead counsel in contested merits hearing in San Francisco Immigration Court.*

Represented hundreds of companies ranging from food manufacturers to personal care companies concerning allegations that their products require Proposition 65 warnings.*

Represented the California Chamber of Commerce in First Amendment challenge to Proposition 65 warning requirement for acrylamide in food.*

Represented large multinational conglomerate company in negotiations with California Department of Toxic Substances Control concerning groundwater contamination at multiple landfill sites.*

Represented multiple suppliers and retailers in California District Attorney environmental and consumer product enforcement actions.*

Represented defendant in white collar proceedings in Northern District of California and argued criminal sentencing hearing.*

Represented Napa County election coalition in case challenging ballot language regarding measure to restrict development in Napa County.*

Obtained conviction as lead prosecutor in federal criminal case in the Eastern District of California while interning at Yosemite National Park’s Prosecution Office.*

Defended multiple food companies in Proposition 65 matters for which notices of violation were withdrawn in the pre-litigiation stage.