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PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the second quarter of 2025. We will continue to update these graphics on a quarterly basis....more
On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a pivotal decision addressing the timing of contribution claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),...more
As President Joseph Biden wound down his time in office, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertook significant efforts to finalize the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While it remains...more
The New Year rings in with a likely wave of new enforcement actions under California’s Proposition 65 targeting Bisphenol-S (BPS), a popular substitute chemical for Bisphenol-A (BPA) which itself has been targeted by...more
2025 promises to be a busy year for companies that use — or previously used — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their supply chains. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various state governments...more
A recent Congressional report identified the risk of toxic heavy metal contamination of various brands of commercial baby food. Palmquist v. Hain Celestial Group is one of the first of many cases pending nationwide seeking...more
In what appears to be a new pathway for PFAS litigation, California plaintiffs recently filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of BIC razors stemming from disclosures the company made under Maine's PFAS law, which were...more
The new year will be a busy one for federal and state per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. There are a number of new federal rulemakings, including those under the Comprehensive Environmental...more
Following several extensions to its statutory deadline, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl...more
In recent years, the topic of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) has become well-known to the general public. State and federal regulators have implemented new regulatory standards for PFAS in groundwater, drinking...more
The European Union (“EU”) is preparing to adopt the world’s most sweeping ban on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), including with respect to the presence of the so-called “forever substances” in practically all...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2022 advanced many of its regulatory priorities laid out in its October 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap across multiple regulatory programs. Below are some of the highlights, many...more
On November 17, 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which summarizes its actions since the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was released in October 2021....more
On September 6, 2022, the U.S EPA’s long-awaited proposed rule to list perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perluoroocanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as CERCLA hazardous substances was published in the Federal Register (Proposed Rule)....more
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by regulations regarding the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products....more
Last week, Law360 reported on a hearing that occurred in the Federal District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania before Judge Gerald Pappert concerning PFAS. The hearing concerned a motion to dismiss brought by the United States...more
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has launched a website, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, intended to provide both businesses and consumers with information regarding the requirements for...more
Asset purchase and sale transactions are a preferred structure for many corporate deals. For a variety of reasons, it may be prudent for businesses or product lines to be transferred through these transactions, and an asset...more
Last year's $2.9 million verdict in Parr v. Aruba Petroleum, the so-called "first fracking trial," garnered attention in Texas and beyond. The significance laid not only in that the plaintiffs had succeeded on their private...more