News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

Benton Harbor Residents File Lawsuit Alleging Lead Contamination

December 29, 2021

Residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan filed a lawsuit on Dec. 29 in Michigan’s Court of Claims, alleging the Michigan Department of the Environment (MDE) failed to stop lead-contaminated water from being distributed to the town’s public water system. The lawsuit,...

Ash Pond Newsletter: November 2021

December 20, 2021

The following is a collection of ash pond news from November 2021. Our intent is to provide you with important news pieces to help inform your business decisions and keep you up to date about the coal and ash pond...

PFAS MCLs: A Peek behind the Curtain?

December 16, 2021

Last month, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released for the Science Advisory Board’s technical peer review its proposed method for deriving maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). While the USEPA...

Published Article: Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate

December 15, 2021

Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate Written by Lorene L. Boudreau of Ballard Spahr LLP and Roux's Mitchell A. Wiest, P.G., LEP & Sara Redding The preeminent standard for Phase I environmental site assessment—an essential part...

Settlement May Be in Sight Between Altria, Juul, and Investors

December 14, 2021

In an unopposed settlement proposal brought before a Virginia federal court on Dec. 16, investors moved for initial approval from the court for a $90 million settlement deal with Altria Group Inc. The settlement would resolve litigation over alleged claims...

Roux Insurance Update: USEPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap

December 13, 2021

To help keep you up to date on current developments, Roux is providing this information to summarize topics pertinent to the insurance industry that you may find useful. On October 18, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced...

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