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EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Drinking Water Rules
On May 18, 2026, EPA proposed two significant changes to the federal drinking water regulations for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The first would rescind the Biden-era standards for four categories of PFAS. The...
NEPA in the News: March 2026 NEPA Round Up
March 2026 has brought the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) to the forefront of many disputes and political issues across the U.S. Notable NEPA challenges include challenges to the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) expedited approval of coal mine...
EPA Announces Draft Contaminant Candidate List, Which Includes PFAS, Microplastics, and Pharmaceuticals
On April 02, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). The CCL is a list of contaminants that are currently not subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations...
PFAS Legislative Developments (March 2025)
March 2026 PFAS Legislative Developments March Legislation Tracking (March 1 – March 31)Current Trends in Legislation – March 2026Federal Legislature One new bill was introduced. State Legislature 30 bills were introduced across 11 states. Topics include comprehensive...
Trials: How to Avoid an Outsized Percentage of Fault in Toxic Tort Cases
The problem: Most toxic tort trials involve only 1-2 defendants, despite the existence of evidence implicating numerous, even dozens, of other entities as contributing to the plaintiff’s exposure to a toxic substance. Because the trial defendant is the topic of the...
The Importance of Early Appellate Retention in High-stakes Litigation
As multi-million dollar verdicts rise across the country, a new trend is emerging among defendants and insurers: retaining appellate counsel prior to trial. Naturally, trial attorneys are responsible for preserving arguments for appeal. But devastating verdicts and...
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