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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
As my colleague Meghan Greenfield discussed yesterday, on February 12 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescinded its 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare, unwinding what it...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, April 24, which included the following orders and opinions of interest to the business community...more
Lorsqu’un demandeur et ses avocats manquent à leur obligation de faire progresser une action collective, le tribunal pourra présumer que le demandeur s’est désisté. Dans Martineau c. Bayer Cropscience, quatre années...more
In the United States, federal and state governments enforce a variety of environmental laws and regulations that prohibit different types of activities that may harm people or the environment....more
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14370, directing the Attorney General to expedite the long-stalled rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the...more
Welcome to the latest edition of the PFAS Primer Quarterly Update, our roundup of regulatory and litigation activity involving PFAS. This quarter, Congress addresses PFAS in the domestic supply chain, state legislatures...more
Second Department Finds Absolute Lead Exclusion Properly Added To Policy And Excludes Coverage For Action Alleging Injury From Lead Exposure- The owner of a residential building in Brooklyn engaged an insurance broker to...more
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced on April 13, 2026, that he issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Lululemon USA Inc. (Lululemon) as part of an investigation into whether the Company “has misled...more
Contaminants Compass provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and similar chemicals and products....more
In a significant win for the energy industry, the Maryland Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of three municipal lawsuits alleging that energy companies engaged in deceptive practices related to the promotion of fossil...more
The Texas Attorney General (AG) has issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Lululemon USA Inc. (Lululemon) to examine whether the athletic apparel company misled consumers about the alleged presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more