Feb 22, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Holds that the Oil Pollution Act Shields Federal Government From Liability – Update from Manko Gold Katcher Fox

February 17, 2022 Spencer A. Hill, Jr. MGKF Litigation Blog On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the Southern District of Alabama’s dismissal of admiralty claims against the United States for oil-removal damages holding first that Oil Pollution Act of 1990’s (“OPA”), 33 U.S.C.S. § 2701 et. seq., does […]

Feb 22, 2022

Recent Federal Developments – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Register Now For “UK REACH, What’s Happened And What’s Next?,” On March 23, 2022: Companies worldwide must be aware of the significant implications for chemical regulatory compliance under the United Kingdom (UK) REACH regulation as the UK has completed its first year of complete separation from the European Union (EU). […]

Feb 16, 2022

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

February 9, 2022 Water Users Legally Obligated to Rein in Certain Outdoor Water Uses Despite the exceptionally heavy rain events in October and December 2021, California is still experiencing severe drought conditions. In response to these statewide dry conditions, and Governor Newsom’s October 2021 emergency proclamation calling for residents to […]

Feb 9, 2022

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

DOE Invests On Next Generation Plastics Technologies On January 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that seven research and development (R&D) projects were selected to receive $13.4 million in funding for R&D projects to advance next generation plastic technologies […]

Jan 28, 2022

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

January 26, 2022 In 500+ Plan, Lower Basin Undertakes New, Voluntary Conservation Effort to Protect Hydropower Production and Diminishing Storage Supplies in Lake Mead In the Colorado River basin, water users can continue to expect more conservation projects in 2022, particularly in the Lower Basin states. In December, the Bureau […]