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Haynes Boone

MoCRA Update: FDA Withdraws Proposed Talc Rule, Citing MAHA Priorities and Testing Complexities

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On November 28, 2025, while most cosmetic companies were promoting their “Black Friday” deals for this year, the FDA quietly issued a Federal Register notice withdrawing the Agency’s previously proposed regulation for...more

Hogan Lovells

In Midst of ESG Turmoil, CARB Forges Ahead With Third Public Workshop and Opening of “Optional Public Docket” for SB 261

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In mid-November, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held its third virtual workshop to update the public on efforts to implement California's climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261. During the November 18, 2025,...more

Hanson Bridgett

California Governor Vetoes Proposed Data Center Law Relating to Water Supply and Signs Law Regarding Data Center Energy Use

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Responding to mounting concerns about data centers’ strain on local water supplies and electrical grids, the California Legislature approved two transparency measures, Assembly Bill 93 and Senate Bill 57, intended to bring...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

SFDR 2.0 for fund managers – a step in the right direction?

On 22 November 2025, the European Commission published its long-awaited legislative proposal to ‘simplify’ the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (Draft SFDR 2.0), which will transform the existing disclosure regime...more

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EPA and Army Corps Release Proposed Rule Significantly Narrowing Federal “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Jurisdiction After...

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On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (collectively, the “Agencies”) released a sweeping proposed rule (Proposed Rule) to revise the federal definition of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Proyecto de ley busca excluir la actividad minera del Paisaje Cultural Cafetero de Colombia

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Se radicó ante la Cámara de Representantes el 3 de noviembre de 2025, un proyecto de ley que tiene como objetivo excluir el desarrollo de actividades mineras en el Paisaje Cultural Cafetero de Colombia (PCCC) al modificar el...more

Goldberg Segalla

How New York State’s Superfund Amendments are Expanding the Use of Environmental Liens

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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recently enacted budget bill for 2025-2026 includes several important changes to the New York State Superfund program. The Superfund was created to help enforce state hazardous waste regulations and to...more

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New Jersey County Challenges Judicial Consent Order in Landmark PFAS Settlement

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In a recent development involving the landmark settlement between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and 3M, a New Jersey county has asked to be excluded from the settlement, stating it intends to...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Federal Wildlife Agencies Propose ESA Changes Including Narrowing the Scope of Consultation

On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released four proposed rules revising implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Two proposed rules...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Washington Makes a De Minimis Change to its PFAS Restrictions

On November 20, 2025, the Washington Department of Ecology adopted a new twist to its Safer Products for Washington rule’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restrictions.The rule, which prohibits the manufacture and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Affaire Terrapure : Les cadres d’une entreprise peuvent faire l’objet d’une directive en vertu de la Loi sur les pêches

La Cour fédérale (la « Cour ») a récemment annulé la directive d’une inspectrice d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (l’« inspectrice ») donnée en vertu de la Loi sur les pêches (la « directive ») qui désignait la...more

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Ethylene Oxide: The Next Wave of Toxic Tort Litigation?

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Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a naturally occurring, colorless gas compound used primarily in the sterilization of medical and dental equipment, in construction, and in transportation. It can also be found in various consumer...more

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California climate disclosure laws: Ninth Circuit temporarily halts SB 261 and CARB provides new guidance

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On November 18th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted a motion for injunction on SB 261 (the "Injunction"). The Injunction, announced during the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB's") third virtual...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California Proposition 65: What In‑House Counsel Need to Know About the New Short-Term Warning Regulations

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California updated the Proposition 65 safe harbor warning rules, effective January 1, 2025, with a three‑year transition through January 1, 2028. The short‑form warning now must name at least one specific chemical per...more

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The EU's Chemical Strategy is Reshaping Beauty and Fragrance Regulation

Regulatory pressures in the European Union are rapidly reshaping the landscape for cosmetics and fragrance companies. New hazard classes under the CLP Regulation, early national classification proposals, and forthcoming...more

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Proposed WOTUS Rule Could Reduce CWA Permitting Burdens for Developers

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On November 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps, together the “Agencies”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) in the Federal Register to revise...more

A&O Shearman

EC Adopts A Proposal to Amend SFDR Simplifying Transparency Rules for Sustainable Financial Products

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The European Commission (EC) has adopted a proposal for a regulation to amend the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The SFDR, which has been in application since March 2021, sets detailed sustainability...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Japan Competition Law Update

What you need to know - • Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC”) welcomed its new Chair, Mr. Eiji Chatani in May 2025. Chair Chatani’s enforcement priorities revolve around promoting innovation and reinvigorating Japan’s...more

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Clean Water/Drinking Water State Revolving Funds: Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Approves Projects Totaling $153 Million

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Commission approved $153 million for drinking water and wastewater related projects. 52 entities will receive the funds....more

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CERCLA/Federal Facilities: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Issue Fact Sheet

The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued an October 2025 document titled: Risk Mitigation Practices Fact Sheet (“Fact Sheet”)....more

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Biosolids/Clean Water Act: Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Appeal Dismissal of Citizen Suit Action Alleging EPA...

The United States District for the District of Columbia (“Court”) addressed in a September 29th Memorandum Opinion and Order (“Memorandum”) an action against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), and...more

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Opportunities for Accountants

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are increasingly on the agenda for businesses....more

Hogan Lovells

ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – November 2025

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This month’s ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up provides a number of updates from the UK, EU and the US. In the UK, we have seen updates from the Transition Finance Council and ESG ratings regulation. In the EU, we have seen...more

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Guideposts for Municipal Conservation Commissions: Lessons from Recent Cases

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Wetlands permitting disputes resolved in the last year provide stark reminders and cautionary tales about Conservation Commission authority.  The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (the “Act”) authorizes Conservation...more

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Federal Agencies Unveil Revised WOTUS Rule That May Ease CWA Permitting

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On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a proposed rule to amend the regulatory definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the...more

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