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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Disposing Of Pharmaceutical Waste: Some Progress

by William J. Walsh | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 1/22/2013

In 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seemed to be on the road to providing some much-needed clarity to hospitals and other medical facilities concerning the disposal of pharmaceuticals by proposing that...more

Episode 77– Dr. Jay Udani Discusses Clinical Testing for Dietary Supplements

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 10/11/2012

In Episode 77 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on September 22, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Dick Lyons, co-founder of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Dr. Jay Udani founder and...more

2011 NAFFS CONVENTION PRESENTATION

by Patrick J. McNamara on 10/24/2011

On August 12, 2011 the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health (“NIOSH”) issued a detailed paper for external review which calls, for the first time, an occupational exposure limit for Diacetyl and 2,3-Pentanedione....more

Green Building Update - August 17, 2011

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 8/25/2011

In This Issue: Court dismisses lawsuit against USGBC; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS - The legacy of a green pioneer; PepsiCo executive values LEED; $450M LEED community to replace power plant; Orange County USGBC proposes green...more

Life Sciences Health Industry China Briefing

by Reed Smith on 7/11/2011

Life Sciences Health Industry China Briefing summarizes the business, regulatory and legal developments during June 2011 in China important for drug, device, and life science/health care companies News Tianjin Pharma...more

Renewable Energy Update - February 15, 2011

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/16/2011

In This Issue: California group calls for less litigation, more productive discussion of solar energy; RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS - California GHG law hits legal snags; DOE announces $27 million in funding for cheap solar...more

California Revises Proposed Green Chemistry Regulation in Response to Comments

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 11/22/2010

On November 16, 2010, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) issued revisions to its proposed Safer Consumer Product Alternatives regulations. In response to comments, DTSC made a number of significant...more

Turning Brownfields Greener: EPA Releases Superfund Green Remediation Strategy

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/8/2010

In September 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Superfund Green Remediation Strategy. EPA explained that the Strategy is a program management tool designed to describe the current plans of the...more

Greening of Consumer Products

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/8/2008

In this issue: *Study links high levels of phthalates with changes in male anatomy *U.S. chemical industry moving towards bio-based products *EPA plan to update chemical inventory could lead to more paperwork *The...more