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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

IARC to Evaluate Key Plasticizers for Carcinogenic Risk in June 2026

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recently announced that it will be evaluating three plasticizers between June 9-16 of 2026. The additives to be evaluated include butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP),...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Key U.S. Litigation Risks from Overseas Operations in the Energy and Natural Resources Sector

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Energy and natural resources businesses in the United States continue to face legal risk in the United States from the human rights and environmental impacts of their operations abroad. However, these legal risks have...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Supreme Court’s Cert Denials Pave Way for Surge in Environmental Citizen Suits

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In a significant victory for environmental advocacy groups, the Supreme Court’s refusal on June 30, 2025 to grant certiorari in two pivotal cases (Port of Tacoma, et al. v. Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and ExxonMobil Corp., et...more

MG+M The Law Firm

New Study Suggests Human Gut Bacteria May Aid in PFAS Absorption

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A recent study published in Nature Microbiology by researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that certain human gut bacteria may have the capacity to bioaccumulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

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As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This...more

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EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Part 1 Risk Management Rule Following Legal Challenge

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit requesting that litigation over its 2024 final rule regulating chrysotile asbestos under the...more

Allen Matkins

Citizen Suit Enforcement Under the Industrial General Permit: How Businesses Can Avoid Substantial Costs Associated with Notice...

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Each year, many California businesses receive letters from private entities, typically environmental nongovernmental organizations (Citizen Groups), alleging that those businesses’ facilities are in violation of applicable...more

Jones Day

Climate Resilience Under Legal Scrutiny: France's Adaptation Plan Challenged in Groundbreaking Action

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On April 7, 2025, a coalition of climate-impacted individuals and leading environmental NGOs—including Greenpeace and Notre Affaire à Tous—addressed a formal notice to the French government, challenging France's adaptation...more

White & Case LLP

Germany’s “Climate Case” concludes – What Does This Mean for Future Climate Lawsuits?

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After eight years of legal proceedings, the Hamm Higher Regional Court has issued its final judgment in the Lliuya v. RWE AG case. The court dismissed the appeal by Mr. Luciano Lliuya without allowing for further appeal...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

FWS to Evaluate ESA Section 10 Permits

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On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a request for information (RFI) seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key permitting programs under Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species...more

IR Global

The Importance of Expert Financial Opinions in Environmental Litigation

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Environmental litigation is evolving. Once dominated by scientific testimony and regulatory interpretation, it now demands financial clarity as well. From toxic torts and groundwater contamination to disputes over regulatory...more

Venable LLP

[Webinar] From Litigation Trends to Mitigation Strategies: Examining the Impact of PFAS on Your Business - May 15th, 1:00 pm -...

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Navigating PFAS: Legal Perspectives Webinar Series - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present complex and evolving risks in addition to legislative and regulatory concerns. This webinar series is designed to...more

McGinnis Lochridge

Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Rule to SWD Operator; but preserves RPO defense

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In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - May 29th - 30th, New York, NY

The PFAS regulatory landscape is evolving fast, and with a new administration on the horizon, major changes in compliance, enforcement, and litigation risks could be imminent. If your business fails to stay ahead, you can...more

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Three Takeaways From $745 Million Louisiana Verdict Against Chevron for Coastal Wetland Damage

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Public companies can face significant liability based on past operations. While most industrial companies have long-term experience evaluating potential remediation obligations imposed by laws such as the federal...more

Clark Hill PLC

Clark Hill 2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook: ESG & Sustainability

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In 2025, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry will continue to navigate a new landscape influenced by ever-evolving ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability trends. In particular, with regulatory...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Federal Court Orders Review of PMRA Decision Renewing Glyphosate Pesticide

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The Federal Court has ordered the review of another Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) decision, spotlighting how the regulatory agency handles new scientific evidence in the renewal process for pesticides in Canada....more

MG+M The Law Firm

PFAS Forecasted to be the Next Asbestos Litigation

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Amid a surge of lawsuits nationwide over alleged PFAS-related harms and growing regulatory efforts to curb their production and use, policyholders are grappling with mounting liabilities and unclear insurance coverage...more

Venable LLP

PFAS Risk Factor Disclosures - Is It Time for an Update?

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With the annual report season underway, calendar year-end public companies are finalizing annual reports on Forms 10-K and 20-F. Risk factors are a key area requiring potential updates to these public filings. Generally, the...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — December 2024

The SEC continues its focus on greenwashing, despite the recent disbandment of the SEC’s Climate & ESG Task Force.Notably, in the past month, the SEC Department of Examinations has issued a risk alert focused on greenwashing,...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Hybrid Event] PFAS Update Seminar - Sweeping PFAS Cleanup Liability on the Horizon - May 7th, Washington, DC

Join Kelley Drye for a seminar on the latest regulatory developments that are likely to usher in expansive new liability for the release and remediation of some of the most widely utilized per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

PFAS – “Forever Chemicals” – Regulatory and Litigation Developments for Product Manufacturers

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known by the acronym PFAS and better known by the moniker “forever chemicals,” are the focus of rapidly evolving regulatory regimes at the U.S. federal and state levels, which in turn is...more

Nossaman LLP

On-Demand Webinar | Linear Infrastructure Redux: Adapting Your Projects to Meet the New Regulatory Climate

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Linear infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and transportation, have faced a number of regulatory challenges over the last year. Some of these challenges stem from changes in...more

Lathrop GPM

[Virtual Event] State of Litigation – Part 1 - June 9th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT

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Please join Lathrop GPM for our annual State of Litigation event, being held virtually for the second year. This free, three-part webinar series will explore the latest trends in litigation, risks facing companies today, and...more

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