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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.
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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
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Court Annuls New York State’s Wetlands Regulations
A New York court has annulled the state's new wetlands regulations, finding that the Department of Environmental Conservation failed to conduct the required environmental review under SEQRA. The decision creates significant uncertainty for property owners and developers regarding wetlands regulation, as the court determined the agency did not adequately analyze potential adverse impacts of regulations affecting millions of acres across the state.
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FBT Gibbons
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FAO Development Law Service Will Hold April 30 Webinar On The Rights Of Nature
The Food and Agriculture Organization's Development Law Service is hosting a webinar to explore the emerging legal concept of Rights of Nature and its intersection with critical areas including water resources, Indigenous Peoples' rights, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems. Legal experts will provide analytical insights through case studies and examine how this evolving framework connects to FAO's mandate for environmental protection and land tenure.
Worldwide Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Texas AG Investigates Lululemon For Potential Presence Of PFAS In Activewear
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc. over potential presence of toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in its athletic apparel, questioning whether the wellness-focused brand has misled health-conscious consumers about product safety. The investigation will examine the company's testing protocols, supply chain practices, and compliance with stated safety standards, while Lululemon maintains it does not use PFAS in its products.
United States Energy
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Bergeson & Campbell
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EPA Confirms Delay Of April 2026 TSCA PFAS Reporting Window
On April 9, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a long-anticipated delay in the reporting window for the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In October 2023, EPA imposed a one-time requirement under TSCA on entities that manufactured (including imported) PFAS or PFAS containing products between 2011 and 2022 to submit to EPA information regarding PFAS exposure and environmental and health effects.
United States Environment
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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