Oct 18, 2022

Comprehensive PFAS Legislation Introduced in New Jersey Legislature – Update from Manko Gold Katcher Fox

October 13, 2022 Bruce S. Katcher, Esq. MGKF Newsflash A comprehensive package of bills regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was introduced in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly on October 3, 2022.  The bills, S-3176 – 3180 (all co-sponsored by Senate Environment and Energy Committee chair and co-chair Bob […]

Oct 12, 2022

EPA Announces Initiative to Bring to Market New Chemicals Used in Electric Vehicle, Semiconductor, and Clean Energy Sectors – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 5, 2022, a new effort under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to implement a streamlined and more efficient process under the New Chemicals Program to assess risk and apply mitigation measures, as appropriate, for new chemicals with applications in batteries, […]

Oct 11, 2022

Environmental Law Network Members Recognized by Chambers and Partners

October 11, 2022 – CLEVELAND, OH – The Environmental Law Network (ELN) received a Band 1 ranking in Environment in the Chambers and Partners 2022 Global Guide.  ELN is also pleased to announce that 17 member firms have been recognized in the Chambers 2022 USA Guide, and one member firm has been […]

Oct 5, 2022

Environmental Law & Policy Alert – Update from Somach Simmons & Dunn

October 5, 2022 Colorado Water Quality Control Division Proposes New Nutrient Water Quality Standards for Lakes and Reservoirs Across the State The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Water Quality Control Division has proposed significant revisions to the nutrient water quality regulations for lakes and reservoirs across the State. […]

Oct 5, 2022

Colorado District Magistrate Judge Holds That PRPs to a Contribution Claim Do Not Themselves Have a Contribution Claim Under CERCLA – Update from Manko Gold Katcher Fox

September 26, 2022 Brielle A. Brown MGKF Litigation Blog On August 19, 2022, a magistrate judge of the Colorado District Court held that contribution-defendants cannot assert their own contribution claims under section 113(f) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) because they are only liable for their […]