A recording of PFAS, REACH and Other Chemical Regulatory Issues the second webinar in our two-part 2022 Chemicals Workshop webinar series, in partnership with the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC), is now available.
In this session, we provided an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including the proposed
A recording of TSCA Developments and US EPA Updates, the first webinar in our two-part 2022 Chemicals Workshop webinar series in partnership with the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC), is now available.
In this session, we reviewed US EPA’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including proposed “whole chemical” determinations and other
On August 1, the Supreme Court of California upheld a decision by the Court of Appeal, which found that the Federal Power Act (FPA) preempts application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when the state is acting on its own behalf as licensee of a hydroelectric project.
On September 22, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued an order on rehearing (Rehearing Order), denying the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Interior) request to include a requirement for a hydroelectric project to notify resource agencies if any activity may affect a federally listed Endangered Species Act (ESA) species and had not
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—Week Ending October 14, 2022
Agricultural Finance: Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Allege Breach of Contract for Repeal of American Rescue Plan Act Debt Relief Program 
On October 7, 2022, forty-one individuals filed a complaint in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims alleging breach of contract against the U.S. government for Congress’s repeal of
Oil and Gas Leasing: Ohio Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment in Overriding Royalty Interests Dispute
On September 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, denied cross-motions for summary judgment filed by both parties in an overriding royalty interests (ORRI) dispute. Sabre Energy Corp. V. Gulfport Energy Corp., et
Companies have long been awaiting some more clarity on their reporting obligations vis à vis the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA). The BAFA has now shed some light on what is expected of the reporting entities by publishing 38 detailed questions (in addition to some general information on the reporting entity) covering the whole
Interest in ESG investing continues to attract attention globally as policymakers and regulators around the world implement policies and regulations to direct or guide behavior and protect the interests of a wide range of stakeholders. Against this backdrop, we observe a rising challenge to so-called “woke capitalism”, particularly with the recent wave of anti-ESG sentiment
On October 12, 2022, the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (the “Steering Group”) co-chaired by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) and the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) launched the Sustainable Finance Internship Initiative (the “Initiative”). The Initiative aims to create more internship opportunities in Hong Kong for university students and to enhance
In order to try to prevent major environmental issues at abandoned or closed factories, Ohio adopted a program known as the “Cessation of Regulated Operations” (CRO). While this program has been around since 1996, there are misconceptions among businesses and developers as to what it means when a property goes through CRO.
Ohio EPA’s