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SEC v. Jarkesy’s Implications for Environmental Enforcement Actions

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On June 27, the US Supreme Court issued an opinion in SEC v. Jarkesy that limits the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ability to administratively seek civil penalties against defendants for securities fraud....more

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EPA Litigation Defense in 2024: Strategies for Companies Facing Civil or Criminal Penalties

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders focused on protecting the environment for the benefit of the American people, threatened and...more

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OSHA Enforcement: Manchester, Connecticut, Environmental Laboratory Proposed Penalties for Alleged Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a September 16th news release stating that it is proposing penalties for Phoenix Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (“Phoenix”) for alleged violations. The...more

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Environmental Penalties: Disparity and Discretion

Environmental law enforcement seeks to achieve greater compliance by punishing intentional violations and ensuring that violators do not achieve a competitive advantage through avoidance of compliance costs. To achieve that...more

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EPA to Increase Air Enforcement at Scrap Metal Facilities

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The EPA has issued an enforcement alert notifying facilities that operate large shredders that they are priority targets for potential enforcement actions for emission violations. The shredders in question are those typically...more

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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Firearms Manufacturer...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Smith & Wesson Corp. (“Smith & Wesson”) entered into an April 27th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of: . . . Section...more

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EPA Updates Its Audit Policy with "eDisclosure"

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On June 10, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted a webinar describing a plan to modernize the implementation of its April 11, 2000 Audit Policy. The plan – called eDisclosure – attempts to provide a...more

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