United States: Environment

On February 20, the California Court of Appeal issued a decision with significant implications for Proposition 65 litigation: Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. v. Pancho Villa's, Inc., et al.

Recent federal court decisions continue to affect the scope of Proposition 65 warning enforcement, particularly where compelled warnings are based on contested scientific evidence.

On January 12, Governor Murphy signed the "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act" into law. The new statute is designed to reduce public exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS.

On January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted amendments to its land use regulatory program to address the risks posed by climate change to New Jersey residents...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas (GHG) "endangerment finding" has thrown significant uncertainty into future regulation of GHG emissions in the United States.

On February 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County v. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., No. 25-170, agreeing to hear a case that has drawn the attention of the energy industry, environmental advocates, and the federal government alike.

A New York intermediate appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a claim alleging violations of the State's Environmental Rights...

A New Jersey School can proceed on the basis that broken glass may qualify as a pollutant. The court denied the insurer's motion to dismiss, holding that the school plausibly alleged coverage under a policy provision ...

Monthly newsletter Material Concerns: Legal Updates on Substances of Emerging Concern keeps clients informed on the latest legal, regulatory and scientific developments related to substances of emerging concern.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has formally released proposed regulations for fusion energy systems.

Major plastics manufacturers (Dow Chemical, Imperial Oil, Nova Chemicals) and the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are considering appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada to challenge the decision.

On Feb. 12, 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) initiated a new proceeding (Case 26-E-0045) to reform how large electricity users connect to the grid. Case 26-E-0045...