Data centers use various chemicals that have recently been the focus of regulatory efforts at the federal and state level. The historic or future use of these chemicals may create liabilities, obligations, or new costs for...more
5/6/2025
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We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both PFAS and PFAS-related...more
4/22/2025
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In March, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed top state environmental officials, highlighting the Agency’s priorities for the year ahead. Without committing the EPA to an official stance, Zeldin reaffirmed his commitment...more
4/8/2025
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A lawsuit filed earlier this year highlights potential PFAS liability exposure for fertilizer manufacturers, especially those that produce biosolid-based products. Five Texas farmers have sued Synagro Technologies, alleging...more
Companies should consider taking proactive measures to avoid being blindsided by future microplastic-related laws.
California’s adoption of the Statewide Microplastics Strategy is the first attempt by a U.S. state to...more
Emergency Use Authorizations will play a role as the pandemic eases, but a transition to ordinary course approvals is underway.
As long as the COVID-related emergency is deemed to exist, fast-tracked FDA regulatory...more
7/21/2021
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U.S. environmental authorities, concerned about the prevalence of PFAS, are considering and taking steps to restrict usage, potentially affecting a wide variety of products and processes, and to require owners and operators...more