In August, we provided an overview of the recent increase in regulatory and private litigation activity around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), colloquially known as “forever chemicals,” and potential insurance...more
The agenda-setting document promises rulemakings across multiple EPA programs to expand the scope—and accelerate the pace—of PFAS regulation.
The Biden administration continues the beat on PFAS regulation by releasing its...more
12/7/2021
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Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Mounting public and regulatory concerns regarding widespread phthalate exposure may result in a rapid expansion of regulatory and litigation risk for impacted businesses.
Phthalates are chemicals found in a wide range of...more
6/16/2021
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Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)