On March 4, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, holding that EPA does not have the authority to issue “end-result” requirements in National Pollutant…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law
Maryland and Washington have joined the growing list of states enacting extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and paper products. These laws shift the cost of recycling these materials from the consumer back…
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/ Environmental Law
Real Estate Partner Kevin Sher took part in the L.A. Times Studios' Southern California Commercial Real Estate Trends Roundtable, where he was one of three leading industry experts to share his thoughts on the current state of…
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/ International Law & Trade, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 14th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to delay or rescind PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) drinking water standards established by the Biden administration…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Health
Effective May 13, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim rule extending the data submission period for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(a)(7) perfluoroalkyl and…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Health
Several years ago, a federal judge in California issued a permanent injunction against Apple in the highly publicized lawsuit brought by Epic Games. That 2021 injunction was designed to put an end to Apple’s “anti-steering”…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Civil Procedure, Science, Computers, & Technology
On May 2, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a landmark ruling in California Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta, Case No. 2:19-cv-02019, holding that Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”) warning…
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/ Constitutional Law, Consumer Protection, Environmental Law
Acrylamide, a Proposition 65-listed substance that naturally forms in the cooking and heating of many plant-based foods, has been the focus of court action over the past six years. However, companies will no longer be required…
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/ Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Consumer Protection, Toxic Torts
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Partner Sherry Jackman participated in the L.A. Times Studios’ Food & Beverage Industry Roundtable. Sherry was one of three leading food and beverage industry experts to share her…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection, Environmental Law
On April 17, 2025, the Departments of Interior and Commerce issued a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which, if finalized, would fundamentally alter a…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law
The Washington Supreme Court has just handed down a decision significantly expanding the scope of its anti-spam law to now cover a wide array of false advertising claims relating specifically to commercial emails. The case,…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection
Spring has sprung. Unfortunately, for many employers, however, the new season is not marked by its characteristic hope and promise. Employers have been hit hard by decreased revenues, funding cuts, and increased costs…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an interim final rule, which was officially published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025, removing the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, International Law & Trade
California shoppers might be getting more than just a receipt at checkout — they may also be exposed to a toxic chemical, according to Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”) enforcer Center for Environmental Health (CEH) represented by…
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/ Consumer Protection, Environmental Law, Toxic Torts
The 18-month clock is now ticking for businesses to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 343, also known as the “Truth in Recycling” law, which addresses permissible recyclable claims. In 2021, California passed SB 343,…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Environmental Law
