Aug 7, 2021

Biobased Products News and Policy Report – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Biobased and Renewable Products Update August 5, 2021 Federal Coalition Of Chemical Manufacturers, Brand Owners, NGOs, States, And Municipalities Call On Congress To Restore Funding For EPA’s Safer Choice Program On June 24, 2021, a “unique and broad group” of chemical manufacturers, brand owners, environmental non-governmental organizations (NGO), states, and […]

Aug 7, 2021

EPA Delays 1,4-Dioxane Risk Management Rulemaking – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

In a July 30, 2021, filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that it cannot “meaningfully commence” risk management rulemaking for 1,4-dioxane until it nears completion of its reconsideration of the final risk evaluation. EPA released the final risk […]

Aug 5, 2021

McGregor & Legere Obtains $1.35 Million for Client for City’s Illegal Blockage of House Construction – Update from Mcgregor & Legere, P.C.

In 2015 we won on behalf of client Scotty Thyng a million-dollar verdict in Norfolk Superior Court (Civil Action No. 2010-01449) against officials of the City of Quincy. The officials were found to have violated our client’s constitutional right to equal protection on account of their obstruction and interference with […]

Aug 4, 2021

Proposed TSCA Data Reporting Rule Discussed at EPA Webinar – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a public webinar on July 27, 2021, to engage with stakeholders on the development of a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to implement a tiered data collection strategy intended to inform EPA’s prioritization, risk evaluation, and risk management activities […]