The recent decision by the Sixth Circuit in Hardwick and a review of the law from various jurisdictions supports the challenges that Plaintiffs face in proving standing for class certification in PFAS lawsuits. Late in 2023,...more
1/17/2024
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Bodily Injury ,
Causation ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
PFAS ,
Standing ,
Toxic Exposure
On December 15, 2022, EPA issued a final rule amending the All Appropriate Inquiries Rule (AAI Rule), 40 CFR part 312, to recognize the updated ASTM International standard for conducting Phase I environmental site assessments...more
In recent years, there has been no shortage of articles and conferences on the coming wave of PFAS litigation, and with good reason. Heightened scrutiny and tightening regulation by USEPA, the ever-growing AFFF MDL, and the...more
In keeping with its promise to aggressively pursue regulation of PFAS, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, June 15th, announced new advisory limits for four kinds of PFAS, warning that the compounds are...more
In recent days, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made a series of announcements aimed at addressing environmental justice concerns and enforcement practices. The actions taken by DOJ include the establishment of the...more
The recent growth of litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has focused on firefighting foam, cosmetics cases, and industrial sites using and disposing of PFAS-containing materials. Now, emboldened by...more
For several years, there has been a growing expectation that all types of business organizations must pursue sustainability, address environmental risks such as climate change, and commit to diversity, inclusion, and equity....more
Additional PFAS added to TRI Reporting - On January 24, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another step in the continuing expansion of PFAS regulation with the addition of four PFAS to the...more
In October 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced its PFAS Strategic Roadmap, laying out the agency’s approach to PFAS regulation in the coming years. One of the most highly anticipated...more
1/25/2022
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
CERCLA ,
Contaminated Properties ,
Contamination ,
Drinking Water ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
OMB ,
PFAS ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Health ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Toxic Chemicals