The U.S. Supreme Court held in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell that FIFRA preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims where the EPA has not required the warning at issue, resolving a circuit split and potentially limiting tort liability for pesticide registrants.
Seyfarth Synopsis: Federal OSHA has proposed new rulemakings seek to minimize respiratory protection requirements for employers which may require employers to update practices in 2026.
In June 2026, OSHA has advanced a proposal to amend the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and scheduled virtual public hearings on this and other proposed rulemakings.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the 2024 MATS amendments may signal a broader shift in environmental rulemaking and the treatment of ancillary benefits.
Three recent developments — a proposed EPA overhaul of New Source Review requirements, updated turbine emissions standards, and a DOJ intervention in a Clean Air Act citizen suit — may signal that air quality permitting is becoming a defining factor in data center and large infrastructure development.
On June 12, 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) launched its public consultation on guidelines (“Guidelines”) that will significantly shape the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD;” more details about the CSDDD available here). The consultation, presented in the form of a detailed questionnaire, is open until July 24, 2026. The
When a private CERCLA plaintiff fails to serve the complaint on the Attorney General and EPA as required by Section 113(l), a recent Southern District of Indiana decision suggests the sanction may be an enhanced share in the final cost allocation.
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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