Practical IP Lessons From the Field Part Two: Navigating IP Risk in Oil & Gas - Energy Law Insights
Investing in Resilience: How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Infrastructure Investment and Risk
De orilla a orilla: El Aburrá, un río con derechos
[Panel] Regulatory Crosscurrents: PFAS, CARB, and the Future of Environmental Enforcement
JONES DAY TALKS®: Real Assets Roundup - Episode 5: European Energy Transition, Investment and Security
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
From “Houston, We Have a Problem” to Workplace Safety: Lessons from Apollo 13 - Hiring to Firing Podcast
Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies
Predictably Unpredictable: Considerations & Lessons Learned Regarding Force Majeure
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
Podcast - Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA: The Intersection of Constitutional and Environmental Law
SCOTUS Clean Air Act Cases: What’s New?
The Classification of Gasoline & Gasoline Fumes as a Carcinogen: Considerations for Corporate Executives & Attorneys
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 19 - Power Struggles: Federal vs. State Authority in Energy Law
Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing requirements for...more
On February 3, 2026, the Treasury Department (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued much-anticipated Proposed 45Z Regulations (the “Proposed 45Z Regulations”) on the clean fuel production...more
As reported in our January 27, 2026, memorandum, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a legislative hearing on January 22, 2026, focused on a draft bill entitled Discussion Draft of Legislation to...more
On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a press release highlighting “major year one PFAS actions” under the Trump Administration. The press release assembles a wide-ranging list of Agency...more
Companies face severe fines, increased regulatory scrutiny and significant compliance obligations under a raft of European Union (EU) and national legislation that has either recently come into force or which will take effect...more
The Environmental Vanguard is a quarterly newsletter from McGuireWoods, bringing key insights from leading environmental attorneys and consultants at the forefront of regulatory, litigation and policy developments. This issue...more
On Feb. 3, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the much-anticipated Proposed Regulations (Proposed Regulations) for the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit under Section 45Z (45Z...more
The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) held a recent hearing to consider the challenges posed by differing national product labelling and recycling rules used in the EU....more
The New York State Senate has introduced Senate Bill S.9144, which would impose a statewide moratorium of at least three years on the issuance of state or local permits of any kind for the siting, construction, or...more
Oregon's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law is being actively complied with by thousands of manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers from around the country. Those substantial compliance efforts...more
Both in Canada and internationally, there has been increased regulatory focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) due to their persistence in the environment and concerns regarding their health and ecological...more
The popular perception that we are in a relaxed federal enforcement environment should not lull businesses into taking their foot off the gas on compliance activities....more
On August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (“PPWR”) will be into force. Manufacturers must be prepared by then. The new Regulation (EU) No 2025/40 is part of the European Green Deal and sets the...more
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and the City of Garland, Arkansas (“Garland”) entered into a January 9th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged...more
The Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”) submitted January 5th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “Corps”) on the proposed...more
The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division (“Court”), considered in a December 29th Opinion an issue under New Jersey’s Transition Incentive Program. See Matter of Kober Solar Auto Parts, Inc., No. A-0424-24, 2025...more
In a move that divests EPA of the authority to restrict emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide in air emissions, on Thursday, the White House will withdraw EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding, which under Section...more
A cutting‑edge experiment in recycling policy is now unfolding in multiple states across the country: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws. EPR laws are designed to shift the cost of recycling and waste management from...more
On February 6, 2026, an Oregon district court issued a decision barring the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) from enforcing the nation’s first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for packaging, food...more
On February 4, 2026, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) published proposed regulations addressing the clean fuel production tax credit (“45Z Credit”) under section 45Z of the...more
Recently, the United Kingdom unveiled its novel “science-based and evidence-led” PFAS Plan. The plan aims to coordinate action between governments, businesses, and regulators to better understand the sources of per- and...more
The use of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, is widespread, but certain compounds have been linked to environmental harm and human health impacts....more
Le 30 janvier 2026, la Cour d’appel fédérale (la « Cour d’appel ») a rendu une décision unanime dans l’affaire Canada (Procureur général) c. Coalition pour une utilisation responsable du plastique, rejetant la demande de...more
On February 3, 2026, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations regarding the clean fuel production credit under section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code (Proposed...more
Oregon’s renewable energy future is being shaped this year by a mix of urgent pressures and long-standing hurdles. On the immediate front, developers face a ticking clock as key federal clean energy tax credits near...more
