The use of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, is widespread, but certain compounds have been linked to environmental harm and human health impacts.
By Michael D. Green, Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The FCA is seeking views on proposals to update its climate-related disclosure rules for listed issuers to align with the new UK SRS.
By Mark Austin CBE, Michael D. Green, Nicola Higgs, Betty M. Huber, Anne Mainwaring, James Bee, Toon Dictus, and Sara Sayma
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The amended rule adds to the growing patchwork of state-level PFAS laws and to compliance burdens.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, and Hunter J. Kendrick
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This year we expect ESG/sustainability to be influenced by several macro trends, including technology, geopolitics, and capital markets.
By Paul A. Davies, Betty M. Huber, and Michael D. Green
In 2026, we expect that business and legal leaders who successfully disentangle and separate economic, political, and legal risk with a clear strategic focus
Six legislative proposals from the Commission are intended to simplify environmental legislation.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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Following complex negotiations, the EU has agreed substantive changes to sustainability reporting and due diligence rules.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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Proposed rules would reverse Biden-era regulations under the ESA and return to the regulatory framework implemented during the first Trump administration.
By Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, and Janice M. Schneider
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The proposed rule would scale back federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act.
By Nikki Buffa, John C. Heintz, Michael G. Romey, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha Yeager
On November 17, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army, Corps of
The rule positions the Railroad Commission of Texas as the primary permitting authority over Class VI wells and could expedite CCS projects in the state.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, Nolan Fargo, and Samantha Yeager
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Texas’s application to assume
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation lifting moratorium on transportation of carbon dioxide by pipeline.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Marc T. Campopiano, Brian McCall, and Shawna Strecker
On October 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at boosting California’s carbon capture, removal, utilization and storage (CCUS) market. CCUS involves capturing carbon