The proposed rules would expand the RCRA Corrective Action regime to PFAS and potentially other emerging contaminants. They may complicate ongoing compliance efforts as well as lead to significant value chain impacts....more
2/19/2024
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The FTC will likely update Green Guides provisions, impacting corporate decision-making in marketing and throughout the value chain.
Latham & Watkins is pleased to present a series of Clients Alerts on environmental,...more
6/28/2023
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Companies interested in the scope of environmental marketing claims and mitigating potential litigation risks should act fast as the window for comments is closing soon.
Latham & Watkins presents a blog series on the...more
The updated Green Guides will likely impact legal liability for environmental marketing claims in the years to come.
On December 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a notice (hereinafter, the 2022...more
Human rights due diligence standards are being negotiated at the international level, which may complement or complicate national and regional regulations.
Latham & Watkins is pleased to introduce a series of Clients...more
Companies should be prepared for increasing demand to factor ESG into their value chains as well as new mandates from government authorities.
Latham & Watkins is pleased to introduce a series of Clients Alerts on ESG and...more
6/28/2022
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The record-low health advisories form part of the EPA’s 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, which forecasts further regulatory action at both state and federal levels.
On June 15, 2022, the United States Environmental...more
Businesses and other entities must contend with challenges posed by multiple layers of government regulations and guidance applicable to managing worker health and safety hazards with reference to SARS-CoV-2 - the coronavirus...more
Companies should stay abreast of fast-moving changes to federal, state, and local regulatory stay-at-home orders and compliance guidance.
While the most important consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are undoubtedly the...more
Barack Obama signed the bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act on 22 June of this year. This Act, which came into immediate effect, amends the core provisions of the Toxic Substances Control...more
7/5/2016
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Cosmetics and toothpaste manufacturers must reformulate to eliminate use of plastic microbeads by July 2018 under new federal legislation.
On December 18, 2015, Congress passed H.R. 1321 — the “Microbead-Free Waters Act...more
While the Court’s decision marks a symbolic defeat for EPA, it may not significantly alter power plant operators’ compliance efforts.
In a much anticipated decision delivered on the last day of the term, the Supreme...more
Arguably necessary and long overdue, but not without issues and challenges.
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On March 25, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued a Proposed Nanoscale Material...more
We analyze EPA’s novel proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants as it will shape its regulation of other industry sectors.
On June 2, 2014, EPA released its long-anticipated proposal to...more
Decision in EME Homer City upholds CSAPR, but additional legal challenges and EPA revisions may still significantly alter CSAPR and delay its implementation.
On Tuesday, April 29, the United States Supreme Court...more
On a March 18, 2014 webcast, a panel of senior US Latham & Watkins lawyers from our Environmental Department provided an overview of recent key developments related to hydraulic fracturing. Presented below are answers to some...more