The increasing volume of litigation involving Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) presents substantial financial and operational uncertainties for the insurance sector. Due to their environmental persistence and...more
5/30/2025
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Hazardous Substances ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
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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
5/23/2025
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CERCLA ,
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Corporate Counsel ,
Declaratory Judgments ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Toxic Chemicals
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
2/7/2025
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Contamination ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Manufacturers ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Settlement ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The NPDWR established legally enforceable levels,...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposition to add nine per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a robust enforcement program aimed at wastewater treatment plants and other wastewater operations for potential contamination based on Section 301 of the Clean Water Act...more
7/13/2023
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Clean-Up Costs ,
Contamination ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
NPDES ,
PFAS ,
Risk Management ,
Section 301 ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Waste Treatment Facilities ,
Wastewater
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals used in various industries, such as food packaging, cosmetics, and household products. More than 10,000 chemical substances can be classified as...more
6/29/2023
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Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Contamination ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Hazardous Substances ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Product Recalls ,
Soil ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Wastewater
The food and beverage industry faces a growing concern regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals that studies have shown may demonstrate adverse effects to health and the...more
4/13/2023
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Clean Water Act ,
Contamination ,
Dairy Farmers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)