Trialogue negotiations have begun following the parliament’s vote.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 1 June 2023, the European Parliament voted to adopt its initial negotiating position on the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
If adopted, the CSDDD would apply to large EU and non-EU businesses
The Court’s decision has prompted the US Army Corps of Engineers to freeze jurisdictional determinations for permitted activities pending additional guidance.
By Michael G. Romey, Lucas Quass, and Peter R. Viola
On May 25, 2023, by a narrow 5-4 majority, the US Supreme Court ruled in Sackett v. EPA that the Clean Water
The move represents a step forward for the small modular nuclear reactor industry, but legislative uncertainty over new nuclear facilities in the US remains.
By Marc Campopiano, Lucas Quass, and Shawna Strecker
As part of long-range plans to address climate change, many states have adopted policies to spur the transition to a low-carbon
The reform mainly focuses on streamlining and narrowing the scope of environmental review at the federal level.
By Janice Schneider, Nikki Buffa, Devin O’Connor, and Kevin Homrighausen
On June 3, 2023, President Biden signed legislation implementing the bipartisan debt ceiling and budget agreement as the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.” As part
The public consultation seeks input on the priorities, strategic direction, and future work of the ISSB.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 4 May 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) launched a public consultation to seek input on its agenda priorities for a two-year period commencing in
The Commission has clarified requirements for financial product classifications and the definition of “sustainable investment” under the SFDR.
By Paul A. Davies, Nicola Higgs, Michael D. Green, Anne Mainwaring, and James Bee
In April 2023, the European Commission (Commission) published a series of answers to questions that the European Supervisory Agencies
Public agencies prevailed in 71% of decisions involving the California Environmental Quality Act in 2022.
By Marc Campopiano, Lucas Quass, Natalie Rogers, and Kevin Homrighausen
Latham lawyers tracked key developments in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) case law throughout 2022. On April 20, 2023, Latham lawyers held a webcast highlighting important cases
LIDW23 member-hosted event provided insights into current and future trends in the greenwashing space.
By Sophie J. Lamb KC and Aleksandra Dulska
Latham & Watkins recently hosted a panel discussion during London International Disputes Week on the topic of greenwashing and how English law continues to evolve and adapt in order to meet the needs
EPA’s long-awaited proposal would set aggressive emission reduction targets with many different approaches and timelines to achieve them.
By Stacey L. VanBelleghem and Jennifer Garlock
On May 11, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rule[1] to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) at power plants under
We analyze the key CEQA cases from 2022 and how they have impacted development in California.
By Marc Campopiano, Winston Stromberg, Daniel Brunton, Lauren Glaser, Kevin Homrighausen, and Natalie Rogers
The California Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal issued 50 published and unpublished opinions on the California Environmental Quality