Chuck is engaged in a federal and international regulatory and legislative practice. He has been extensively involved in product safety, environmental, tax, health care, technology, and energy issues, and public finance legislative and regulatory matters for a variety of trade associations, corporations, local governments, and state agencies.
His practice encompasses work before the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Departments of State, Health and Human Services, Energy, and Treasury, US Trade Representative, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Trade Commission, the IRS, and other federal and state agencies. He also has extensive experience dealing with Canada, the European Commission, and international bodies.
Chuck also engages in trade association representation and antitrust counseling. As general counsel of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Chuck negotiated and drafted the amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act and the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, and represents the appliance industry at international bodies dealing with safety, energy, ozone depletion, and global warming.
Before joining Mintz Levin, Chuck practiced regulatory law with a law firm in Chicago and then worked in the Executive Office of the President before entering private practice in Washington.
Recognitions & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Chuck is engaged in a federal and international regulatory and legislative practice. He has been extensively involved in product safety, environmental, tax, health care, technology, and energy issues, and public finance legislative and regulatory matters for a variety of trade associations, corporations, local governments, and state agencies.
His practice encompasses work before the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Departments of State, Health and Human Services, Energy, and Treasury, US Trade Representative, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Trade Commission, the IRS, and other federal and state agencies. He also has extensive experience dealing with Canada, the European Commission, and international bodies.
Chuck also engages in trade association representation and antitrust counseling. As general counsel of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Chuck negotiated and drafted the amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act and the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, and represents the appliance industry at international bodies dealing with safety, energy, ozone depletion, and global warming.
Before joining Mintz Levin, Chuck practiced regulatory law with a law firm in Chicago and then worked in the Executive Office of the President before entering private practice in Washington.
Recognitions & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Publications
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Co-author,
New Children’s Product Testing and Certification Rule Set to Impact Manufacturers and Importers on February 8, Consumer Product Safety Alert ()
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Co-author,
CPSC Issues Final Interpretative Rule on Definition of “Children’s Product”, Consumer Product Safety Alert ()
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Recent Major Decisions by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Impact Sellers of Children’s Product, Consumer Product Safety Commission Alert ()
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FTC Alleges Some “Green” Marketing Claims Are Dirty, Consumer Protection Advisory ()
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Announcement of New Nominees To The Consumer Product Safety Commission: How This Might Affect Your Business Sooner Than You Think, Consumer Product Safety Commission Advisory ()
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Recently Enacted Product Safety Legislation Is Significantly Impacting Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers and Distributors of Consumer Products, Consumer Products Safety Act Advisory ()
Speaking Engagements
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Speaker,
Navigating CPSC: The Experts’ View,
Product Safety Letter, Webinar
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Panelist,
Washington, DC Advocacy Update,
NAHEFFA Spring Conference,
National Association of Health and Educational Facilities Finance Authorities, Charleston, SC
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Speaker,
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: Ready or Not?,
HB Litigation Conference
Newsroom
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Chief of Staff to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman To Join Mintz Levin in Washington, DC, ()
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Quoted in
Muni Risk Reduced in Near Term, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Deal Nets Short-Term Muni Relief, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Deal Nets Short-Term Muni Relief, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Market Fears Grow that Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Include Cap on Tax Exemption, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Sandy Relief Package Does Not Include Muni Provisions, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Election Ups Muni Threats, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Muni Pros Offer Mixed Views on Candidates, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Hensarling in Line for Key Chair, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Congress Faces Raft of Issues, The Bond Buyer ()
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SEC’s Conduit Proposal Would Bypass Top Defaulters, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Dold Bill Passes, But More Changes Likely, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
SEC Taps Treasury’s John Cross to Head New Muni Office, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Senate Tax Bill Would Revive Several Muni Provisions, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Grassley Questions Use of Some Munis, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Conferees Drop Muni Provisions from Highway Bill, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Bill Seeks to Permanently Raise Bank-Qualified Limit, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
A Struggle for Muni Measures in Highway Bill, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Senate OKs Highway Bill As Focus Shifts to House, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Uncertain Future for Some Muni Provisions, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Glass Fireplace Makers Seek CPSC Help in Education Efforts, Product Safety Letter ()
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Quoted in
Obama Jobs Act Seen as Potentially Hiking Borrowing Costs, Modern Healthcare ()
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Quoted in
On the Chopping Block: Municipal Bonds Could be Seen as Part of Deficit Fix, Modern Healthcare ()
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Quoted in
Market Eyes Long-Term Impact of Debt Agreement, The Bond Buyer ()
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Quoted in
Dodd-Frank Sparks Anxiety Issues, The Bond Buyer ()
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Mintz Levin Attorney Charles A. Samuels Testifies Before House on Bill to Revise Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, ()
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Quoted in
Exempt Health Care Entities Looking for SEC to Clarify Municipal Adviser Registration Rule, BNA's Health Law Reporter ()
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Quoted in
The SEC and Tax-Exempt Borrowers, ModernHealthcare.com ()
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Mintz Levin Petitions Consumer Product Safety Commission on Behalf of Intertek and the American Apparel and Footwear Association for More Efficient Lab Testing Practices, ()
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Quoted in
Toy Soldiers: Businesses struggle to comply with safety rules, National Law Journal ()
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Mintz Levin Establishes Practice Group Dedicated to Landmark Consumer Product Safety Commission Legislation, ()
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Mintz Levin Provides Critical Guidance to Manufacturers and Retailers as U.S. Senate Passes Consumer Product Safety Act Reauthorization, ()
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Mintz Levin Attorneys Named to List of 2007 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition, ()