Removal or Remedial? CERCLA's Most Consequential Distinction
Safety-ism & Jury Trials – IMS Insights Podcast Episode 61
PFAS: Increasing Regulations and Managing Legal Liability
EPA Plan Changes PFAS Outlook For Companies, Regulators
What are PFAS and Why Should We Care?
Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 58 – The Paradise Syndrome
Daily Compliance News: January 22, 2020, the Heads Will Roll edition
12 O'Clock High-Leadership Lessons from James Garfield
Daily Compliance News: July 26, 2019, the who are you friends edition
The Use of Monitors by State Attorneys General-Part I: The Role of State Attorneys General as Enforcers
Butler Celebrates International Women's Day
[WEBINAR] Fairly (or Unfairly?) Traceable: Are Discharges Through Groundwater Subject to the Clean Water Act?
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In a previous article, we surveyed the growing wave of PFAS false advertising class actions sweeping industries from pet food to outdoor apparel. A ruling issued this March underscores how fast this issue is developing. In...more
This Term, the Supreme Court will decide whether a farmer, applicator or homeowner who develops cancer after using a federally registered pesticide may hold the manufacturer liable under state law for failing to warn of that...more
Plastics regulation and litigation continue to evolve quickly, with state legislatures, regulators, plaintiffs’ lawyers, nongovernmental organizations, and state attorneys general all shaping the landscape. Recent...more
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ahna G. Brutlag, Vice President of Veterinary Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist at SafetyCall International, LLC and Pet Poison Helpline®. Impressively, Dr. Brutlag...more
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Plaintiff Horace Bracy worked on ships for Lykes Brothers and then Avondale Industries in the late 1960s following his service in the Navy. He alleges he...more
In a January 2025 nationwide class-action suit, consumer plaintiffs alleged a leading smartwatch maker was using perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in its fluoroelastomer sports band products for its smartwatches and that it did...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remain a top priority for regulators and litigants, but the legal landscape is fragmented and uncertain. At the federal level, the US Environmental Protection Agency continues to defend a...more
Described by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as “another wave of the opioid epidemic,” a rapidly expanding surge of wrongful death and product liability lawsuits is targeting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers...more
The so-called Texas Two‑Step is a restructuring strategy that uses Texas state divisional‑merger law to separate a company’s operating business from certain legacy liabilities, often those involving mass tort claims. The core...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 5, 2026, the availability of the final risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,2-dichloroethane (also known as ethylene dichloride...more
Two recent federal appellate decisions – one from the Second Circuit, one from the Ninth – will be useful tools for policyholders pursuing coverage for environmental liabilities under both legacy and current liability...more
Environmental Vanguard is a quarterly newsletter from McGuireWoods, sharing key insights from our leading environmental attorneys and consultants at the forefront of regulatory, litigation and policy developments. This issue...more
On April 29, 2026, the California Sixth Appellate District unanimously affirmed a 2023 defense judgement issued by the trial court in the case of Jones v. Monsanto Co. in which the plaintiff, Bruce Jones, alleged that...more
On April 2, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed to add microplastics as a priority contaminant group to the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (“CCL 6”) under the Safe Drinking Water Act....more
As toxic tort claims alleging chronic illness from alleged chemical exposure continue to rise nationwide, the recent Kansas federal court decision in Jefferies v. Harcros Chemicals Inc., 2026 WL 958172, (April 9, 2026),...more
On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a closely watched case that could reshape the intersection of federal pesticide regulation and state tort law. At issue is whether...more
In April 2024, the U.S. EPA finalized National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, setting enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS, including a stringent 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS....more
Monthly newsletter Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern keeps clients informed on the latest legal, regulatory and scientific developments related to substances of emerging concern....more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a high-priority warning after identifying methylene chloride in several gel nail polish remover products. Although FDA has long prohibited methylene chloride...more
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The D.C. Court of Appeals asked the Supreme Court of Maryland to answer the following question.) “Under Maryland law, in a strict liability design defect claim, must a plaintiff who alleges that she was...more
Between federal regulatory volatility, aggressive state PFAS bans, expanding reporting obligations, and litigation moving beyond the MDL, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal years yet for PFAS compliance. At...more
There are numerous cases pending in various courts in the United States in which the claim is that exposure to asbestos through some product caused the plaintiff ’s or decedent’s mesothelioma. Originally Published in...more
As headlines regarding PFAS (or so-called “forever chemicals”) around the country have accelerated, on April 13, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has opened an investigation into Lululemon...more
While federal environmental laws and regulations provide a foundational framework, much of the real action in environmental enforcement happens at the state level....more
Introduction - If your business hires on-site independent contractors, a new Wisconsin Supreme Court decision should be on your radar. The Court’s April 2026 ruling in Lorbiecki v. Pabst Brewing Company takes a broad view...more