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Timing Is Everything: An Overview Of Environmental Claims And Their Limitations Periods: Part I – Federal
Federal and state governments enforce environmental laws that prohibit activities harming people or the environment, with claims often rooted in property damage concepts like nuisance and trespass. Environmental contamination may be discovered years or decades after the initial incident, making the applicable limitations periods crucial for determining when parties must commence legal proceedings.
United States Environment
BA
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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ECHA Will Hold Webinar On PFAS Restriction On May 7, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Climate Change

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EPA’s Revised National Enforcement And Compliance Initiatives: One Year Later
The EPA's enforcement priorities have shifted significantly under the Trump Administration's second term, moving away from environmental justice considerations while maintaining focus on specific areas like HFC imports and hazardous air pollutants. This analysis examines how enforcement statistics, criminal prosecutions, and regulatory amendments reflect a recalibration rather than a retreat from environmental enforcement.
United States Environment
FL
Foley & Lardner
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Environmental Law

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Timing Is Everything: An Overview Of Environmental Claims And Their Limitations Periods: Part I – Federal
Federal and state governments enforce environmental laws that prohibit activities harming people or the environment, with claims often rooted in property damage concepts like nuisance and trespass. Environmental contamination may be discovered years or decades after the initial incident, making the applicable limitations periods crucial for determining when parties must commence legal proceedings.
United States Environment
BA
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Article
ECHA Will Hold Webinar On PFAS Restriction On May 7, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Waste Management

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Clean Air / Pollution

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