The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued its Lapse Plan in advance of the federal government shutdown. The CPSC will furlough 35% of full-time employees, with the overwhelming majority of those retained focused on “protect[ing] life and property.” Under the Lapse Plan, consumer-oriented programs and, notably, civil penalties, will pause for the duration of

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