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Surveys: A Vital Part of Every Commercial Real Estate Transaction

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Investors on the precipice of acquiring commercial real estate tend to focus on the “big ticket” items — the purchase price, the underwriting assumptions, the rent roll, the zoning strategy, but ignore the importance of a...more

Hogan Lovells

UK Proposals for the Regulation of ESG Ratings

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From 29 June 2028, any firm wishing to provide certain types of “ESG rating” in the UK will need FCA authorisation. The government consulted on this in 2023, and in October 2025 it published draft legislation to implement...more

Nossaman LLP

ESA Regulations: Listing and Critical Habitat

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On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively, the Services) published several proposed rules to revise their regulations implementing certain provisions of the...more

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EFRAG Provides Its Technical Advice on Draft Simplified ESRS to the European Commission

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On 3 December 2025, EFRAG provided its technical advice on draft simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”) to the European Commission. The revised ESRS deliver a “reduction of burden for companies” under...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Great Grid Revolution: Legal Frameworks for Energy’s Next Chapter

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As we approach 2026, the energy sector stands at the threshold of one of the most transformative periods in its history. The electric grid—the backbone of modern life—is undergoing a profound evolution to meet the...more

BCLP

Enhancing Banks’ and Insurers’ Approaches to Managing Climate-Related Risks

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On 3 December 2025, the PRA published Policy Statement 25/25 (PS25/25), finalising proposals from CP10/25 and introducing Supervisory Statement 4/25 (SS4/25). This replaces SS3/19 and sets out updated expectations on how...more

Jones Day

One Year Postponement Of EUDR Almost Certain! (Update)

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As expected, the trilogue proceedings regarding the changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) ended quickly. The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (Council) agreed to changes:...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 12.5.25

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The California Board of Environmental Safety on November 17 approved the state’s first hazardous waste management plan despite sharp criticism from environmental groups who say several aspects of the plan could invite...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 12.5.25

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Solar has led all U.S. generating capacity additions for 25 consecutive months, according to the SUN DAY Campaign’s review of new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission data. Solar provided 98% of new capacity in September, the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

SFDR 2.0: What Are the Key Proposed Changes?

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The EU Commission estimates that the proposed 15% Taxonomy alignment threshold should be attainable for about half of the current investment funds disclosing under Article 9....more

Jenner & Block

New EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Amendments Aim to Streamline Reporting Requirements

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Last month, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published a direct final rule that conforms Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) chemical inventory reporting regulations to the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Ring in 2026 With a Climate Reporting Reprieve

On December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released an Enforcement Advisory clarifying that it will not enforce SB 261 against covered entities for failing to publish climate-related financial risk reports...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Mighty Oak or Sapling? Political Agreement Reached on EU Deforestation Regulation Changes – Six Important Details to Know

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Yesterday evening, European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on a one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation for all businesses, plus additional targeted changes...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Reporting in Limbo: California’s Climate Disclosure Law on Pause

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We continue to closely follow the litigation brought by the U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, the Central Valley Business Federation,...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 12.4.25

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California continues its legislative push to address the state’s housing crisis, particularly focusing on “middle-housing” projects that bridge the gap between single-family homes and large apartment buildings (e.g.,...more

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Winter is Coming for Environmental and Social Shareholder Proposals

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US public companies are gearing up for the 2026 proxy season. In this post, we take a look at some of the legal and other developments that will influence environmental and social proposals and company responses....more

Jones Day

Third Circuit: Plan and Confirmation Order in Closed Chapter 11 Case Barred Environmental Claims Against Former Affiliate of...

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Section 350(b) of the Bankruptcy Code permits a bankruptcy court under certain circumstances to reopen a bankruptcy case even after the estate has been fully administered and the case is closed. In In re Congoleum Corp., 149...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EC Adopts Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy

The European Commission (EC) announced on November 26, 2025, that it adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, “charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CARB - Enforcement Advisory

On December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released an enforcement advisory, announcing that it will not enforce Senate Bill (SB) 261, which requires certain entities that do business in California and...more

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Proposed New WOTUS Definitions and Impacts on Tribes

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On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule that would revise the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), thereby implicating the...more

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Prop 65 Roundup - November 2025

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California Proposition 65 Titanium Dioxide Warning Ruled Not-Scientifically Justified by a US District Court - A US district court issued a permanent injunction preventing California from enforcing Proposition 65 warning...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

PFAS or Not?: TOF Analysis Poses Tough Challenges for Identifying PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are a very diverse set of organic chemical compounds containing fluorine that have historically been used in a wide range of consumer...more

Holland & Hart LLP

State, Federal Incentives Heat Up Geothermal Projects

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The geothermal energy sector is experiencing a renaissance, driven by dramatically accelerated permitting procedures for projects on federal land, as well as state-level incentives that position geothermal as a critical...more

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2023 Triennial Review/ Arkansas Water Quality Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Letter Addressing Revisions to 8 CAR...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“ ADEQ”) announced that the Region 6 Office of United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has completed its review of the 2023...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

As we reflect on 2025, we’re excited to share the story of how our NGE community worked together to make a difference within our firm, across the legal profession, and in the communities we serve....more

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