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PFAS Litigation Update: Edgewell Sued for Failing to Warn of PFOA in its Menstrual Liners

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On September 30, Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC was hit with a lawsuit in California superior court concerning its Carefree brand of menstrual liners. The plaintiff, an environmental group called Ecological Alliance, LLC,...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - October 2024

What consumers can do to reduce environmental health threats all around us - It’s a paradox of modern life: We want more and more stuff, and we want to get all of  it faster, cheaper, more conveniently. And yet, does our...more

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Wastewater Enforcement; Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Searcy Utility Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Searcy Board of Public Utilities (“Searcy”) entered into an August 30th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged...more

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Lead-Based Paint Rule Enforcement: United States and New York City Builder/Developer Enter into Consent Decree

The United States Department of Justice (“USDOJ”) on behalf of the United States and Legacy Builders/Developers Corp. (“Legacy”) entered into an August 23rd Consent Decree (“CD”) addressing alleged violations of the Lead...more

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Supreme Court Declines to Stay EPA Mercury and Methane Rules

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On October 4, 2024, without opinion and no recorded dissents, the United States Supreme Court handed the Biden Administration two wins on notable climate change regulations, denying emergency stay applications against...more

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Hazardous Materials Transportation Act/Compressed Gas Tank Actuation: New York Court Addressed Preemption Issue

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court (“Court”) addressed in an August 29th opinion an issue arising out of an injury to Malerba caused by an improperly manufactured compressed fire suppression gas tank. See...more

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California Updates Climate Disclosure Rules

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Public Chatter provides practical guidance—and the latest developments—to those grappling with public company securities law and corporate governance issues, through content developed from an in-house perspective....more

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CFTC Takes First Enforcement Actions on Fraud in Voluntary Carbon Markets

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced its first actions for fraud in the voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) on October 2, 2024. These enforcement actions demonstrate the CFTC’s continued focus on the...more

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Supreme Court takes up interim storage case

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Today, the Supreme Court announced that it is taking up a case related to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (“NRC”) ability to license away-from-reactor interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. By hearing the case in the...more

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California Adds Teeth to PFAS Laws Covering Juvenile Products, Textiles, and Food Packaging

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On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 347, adding comprehensive registration, certification, and enforcement provisions to California’s existing and forthcoming restrictions on the use of...more

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New State EPR Laws Regulate Manufacturers, Brand Owners, and Others Who Control Packaging Materials; Registration Required in...

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Does your company produce products or packaging that ultimately winds up in landfills? If so, are you aware that you may be defined as a “producer” under new state laws and required to comply with new regulations to reduce...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 10.4.24

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Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29 signed Assembly Bill (AB) 98 into law. The bill, which faced opposition from business groups, local governments, and environmental justice advocates, forbids cities and counties from...more

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SB 219 Makes Important Updates to California Climate Disclosure Regime

On September 27, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 219 (SB 219) into law, making important changes to California's historic Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate‐Related...more

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Renewable Energy Update 10.4.24

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Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to make rooftop solar systems more affordable for school districts....more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Luxora Landfill Enter into...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Mississippi County Landfill (“MCL”) entered into a September 11th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged...more

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Bipartisan Legislation Presents Opportunity for Passing PFAS Laws

On September 19, the Senate Armed Services Chairman released the final Manager’s Amendment for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—signaling that it is now time for the House and Senate to negotiate this “must-pass”...more

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EPA Takes Bold Step to Enhance Public Access to PFAS Data

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On October 2, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a groundbreaking proposal aimed at combating the pervasive threat of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever...more

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PFAS Alert! Product Manufacturers and Importers Required To Report Products That Contain PFAS by January 2026

In September 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced an extension to the reporting period for its new Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances ("PFAS") reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Toxic...more

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Blue Hydrogen and Ammonia: EU’s Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Released for Consultation

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On 27 September 2024, the European Commission (“EC”) published draft rules defining “low-carbon hydrogen” and derivative “low-carbon fuels” in the EU (the “Draft Low-Carbon Hydrogen DA”). A public consultation is now open...more

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European Commission issues FAQs on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Background of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered force on 25 July 2024. The purpose of this Directive is to promote sustainable and...more

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2024 Final Recommended Aquatic Life Criteria Benchmarks for Select PFAS: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rulemaking

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a final national recommended aquatic life criteria for PFOA in freshwater. PFOA belongs to the per-and polyfluorinated substances (“PFAS”) chemicals...more

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Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program Sanctioned and Published

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The Brazilian Federal Government has enacted and published Law No. 14.990/2024, which establishes the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC), in line with similar international policies such as the US Inflation...more

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Court Permits Expert Reports with Disclosure Gaps but Recognizes Limits on Trial Testimony

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My colleague Matt Donovan recently wrote about the requirements of Commercial Division Rule 13(c) and highlighted certain decisions in which expert reports were precluded for non-compliance. This week’s post looks at a...more

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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Adding New PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as 15 PFAS categories, representing over 100 PFAS to the Toxics Release...more

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September 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australian Update - Climate-Related Disclosures Legislation Passed - The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Cth) passed Parliament on 9 September 2024 and received Royal...more

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