New measures build on existing regulation to bring the UK further in line with the EU.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
On 23 June 2026, the UK government announced plans for new rules intended to ensure that goods sold in the UK do not contribute to illegal deforestation. The measures will cover Great
Courts have applied Seven County to limit the scope of judicial review and give more deference to the government in NEPA cases.
By Devin O’Connor, Janice Schneider, Stacey VanBelleghem, and Lia Barrett
On May 29, 2025, the US Supreme Court decided Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County1 (see this Latham
The consultation will shape practical guidance for companies navigating EU due diligence obligations.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber and James Bee
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The draft implementing regulation sets out detailed rules for converting third-country carbon prices into reductions in CBAM certificate obligations.
By Joshua Bledsoe, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael Dreibelis, Michael D. Green, Gauthier Martin, John-Patrick Sweny, and James Bee
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The package of measures recognises the need to promote energy security and combat rising costs.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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The NRC’s new approach to environmental review has the potential to streamline approvals for a range of nuclear projects.
By Nikki Buffa, Karl Karg, Aron Potash, Lucas Quass, and Samantha Yeager
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The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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EPA’s decision, paired with a newly unveiled research program from the Department of Health and Human Services, increases scrutiny on these emerging contaminants.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Casey Lynn Kirk
On April 2, 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the draft
PPWR provisions include requirements on recyclability, minimum recycled content, labelling, packaging minimisation, reuse, and refill-related obligations.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The Sustainability Omnibus has led to substantive amendments to the EU CSRD, EU CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, bringing clarity on next steps.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber, David Little, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On December 2025, after months of negotiation, the EU finalised Directive 2026/47, also known as