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Complimentary MCLE Program – California Climate Disclosures: No Regrets Preparation

August 21, 2025

This program, sponsored by sponsored by Farella Braun + Martel and the Environmental Law Institute, features Roux's Drew Howard, MEM discussing climate compliance strategies related to California's reporting and disclosures under SB 253 and SB 261. This timely program offers actionable insights into what these laws mean for your business and how to begin preparing effectively. Networking will follow at Farella Braun + Martel's office in San Francisco, California.

CSR Spotlight: Elijah’s Promise

August 19, 2025

Members of our Somerset, New Jersey office came together to pack snack bags for Elijah's Promise, a New Brunswick non-profit that operates a community soup kitchen, culinary arts school, and a food truck (soup kitchen on wheels), working to connect...

Complimentary Published Article: Asbestos Trusts And Tort Litigation Are Still Not Aligned

August 12, 2025

For decades in asbestos litigation, personal injury law firms have been able to bring claims on behalf of their clients against two, independent compensation systems. The first is the tort system where public lawsuits are filed against dozens of corporate defendants and pursued in various state and federal courts across the country. The second is the asbestos bankruptcy trust system, which allows plaintiff attorneys to file claims against dozens of trusts on behalf of the same tort clients with little to no transparency or coordination with the parallel tort lawsuits.

Company Preparation Needed for California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

August 07, 2025

Authored by: Peter R. Kelso & Drew Howard, MEM The California Air Resource Board (CARB) announced recently that initial disclosures of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate risk financial reporting will begin in 2026. Following a public meeting in May,...

Every Illinois SRP Site Affected: New Groundwater Rules Redraw Cleanup Boundaries

August 05, 2025

Authored by: Michael J. Hillebrenner, PE On July 23, 2025, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) issued a pivotal clarification that reshapes how remediation objectives are applied across every site in its Site Remediation Program (SRP). This update follows...

California Escalates Consumer Product Focus on Microplastics

July 31, 2025

On June 20, 2025, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposed adding microplastics (MP) to its Candidate Chemicals List (CCL) under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program, which aims to promote safer consumer products for people and the environment. Inclusion on the CCL is a prerequisite for designating a substance as a "Chemical of Concern" in a "Priority Product," which would require manufacturers to perform an alternatives analysis to identify safer substitutes.

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Complimentary MCLE Program – California Climate Disclosures: No Regrets Preparation

CSR Spotlight: Elijah’s Promise

Complimentary Published Article: Asbestos Trusts And Tort Litigation Are Still Not Aligned

Company Preparation Needed for California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

Every Illinois SRP Site Affected: New Groundwater Rules Redraw Cleanup Boundaries

California Escalates Consumer Product Focus on Microplastics

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Showing articles: All

Complimentary MCLE Program – California Climate Disclosures: No Regrets Preparation

CSR Spotlight: Elijah’s Promise

Complimentary Published Article: Asbestos Trusts And Tort Litigation Are Still Not Aligned

Company Preparation Needed for California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

Every Illinois SRP Site Affected: New Groundwater Rules Redraw Cleanup Boundaries

California Escalates Consumer Product Focus on Microplastics

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