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Rewriting the Rules: The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on Clean Water Act Permits
Making Conservation a California Way of Life Framework – Details on the Regulations that May Revolutionize the Way Water is Used and Projects are Developed in California
From Permits to Penalties: A Deep Dive Into Coastal Development Law
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Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies
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Decoding Crypto Legislation: GENIUS Moves and Clarity Paths — The Crypto Exchange Podcast
On Demand, On Purpose: Fashion Manufacturing That Doesn’t Cost the Earth
Breaking the Cycle: Flooding, Infrastructure, and Climate Law in Practice
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SCOTUS Clean Air Act Cases: What’s New?
The Classification of Gasoline & Gasoline Fumes as a Carcinogen: Considerations for Corporate Executives & Attorneys
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Dec. 10, 2025, announced a slate of federal actions and $700 million in funding to support farmers and ranchers who deploy regenerative agriculture practices. Agriculture Secretary...more
On December 2, 2025, the California Attorney General (AG) issued an enforcement advisory reminding producers of expanded polystyrene foam food service ware of their obligations under Senate Bill (SB) 54, the Plastic Pollution...more
On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) unveiled yet another “new” definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) — the term that determines which...more
On December 11, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation unveiled a new online resource hub designed to streamline Clean Air Act (“CAA”) compliance and permitting for artificial intelligence...more
Following the Council's decision on 26 November 2025, the European Parliament has now also voted in favour of a further postponement and a revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This gives responsible market...more
A December 29, 2025, deadline is fast approaching to submit comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to reduce Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) reporting requirements. The...more
On September 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") proposed a sweeping rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program ("GHGRP") under 40 C.F.R. Part 98. Comments were due November 3, 2025. If finalized,...more
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights has called for input on a thematic report on “forever chemicals (PFAS) and human rights.” According to the UN, the report will identify how the adverse...more
In a case of first impression, on November 24, 2025, Michigan's Circuit Court for the County of Kent ruled both federal aviation law and state law barred the State's claims under Part 201 of Michigan’s Natural Resources &...more
The first utility scale wind and solar power projects in the United States were developed in the early 1980s. As early-generation renewable projects reach the end of their useful lives and as new projects are being developed,...more
It appears increasingly likely that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies will face yet another shutdown at the end of January 2026. When Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation...more
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On December 9, 2025, CARB posted initial proposed regulations concerning SB 253 and SB 261. ...more
On 10 December 2025, the European Commission unveiled the European Grids Package, a sweeping initiative to tackle structural bottlenecks in Europe’s energy system and accelerate the transition to clean, affordable power. At...more
On December 9, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its proposed regulatory text for the initial regulations implementing Senate Bills (SB) 261 and 253. SB 261 requires covered entities to publish...more
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and All America Paint & Supply, Inc. (“AAPS”) entered into a Settlement Agreement (“SA”) addressing alleged violations of the Louisiana Hazardous Waste Regulations....more
The State of Arkansas and 17 other Attorney Generals filed December 1st Comments addressing an October 2nd Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) issued by EPA styled: Visibility Protection: Regional Haze State...more
The Environmental Integrity Project (“EIP”) published a document titled: State of Decline: Cuts to State Pollution Control Agencies Compound Damage from the Dismantling of EPA (“Report”)....more
On 20 November 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) formally published its legislative proposal to amend the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the PRIIPs KID Regulation and repeal the SFDR Delegated...more
A group of 18 Democratic AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James, won summary judgment in their lawsuit to block a presidential directive suspending all federal approvals for wind energy projects....more
On December 8, 2025, a Massachusetts federal court ruled that the Trump administration’s ban on permit application review for offshore and onshore wind projects was illegal. While the ruling will not necessarily result in...more
California’s climate-disclosure landscape shifted again in late 2025. Most notably, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it will not enforce the January 1, 2026 reporting deadline under SB 261 (climate-related...more
Key Takeaways from OPA 90 for Property Owners, Businesses, and Insurance Companies - 1. What is OPA 90? OPA 90 establishes a federal framework for oil spill liability and cleanup, ensuring prompt removal and compensation for...more
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development at the American Chemical Society (ACS), and my colleague Dr. Richard Engler, B&C’s Director of Chemistry, to discuss...more
The Mexican Senate on Dec. 5, 2025, approved the General Water Law (Ley General de Aguas) and amendments to the National Water Law (Ley de Aguas Nacionales), marking a significant shift in the regulatory framework governing...more
