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.

Relaunching NJDEP’s Brownfield Development Area Program

March 26, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced its relaunching of the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Program as a commitment to advancing the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey. Owners of brownfield properties within designated...
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CERCLA Enforcement Discretion Regarding PFOA and PFOS Hazardous Substances

April 23, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated two PFAS compounds—PFOA and PFOS—as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This will allow the EPA to bring its full regulatory and...
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Roux and Beveridge & Diamond: The Environmental Law Podcast

March 18, 2024
People Places Planet Podcast and The Environmental Law Podcast Groundtruth: Cumulative Impact Analysis - Massachusetts, EPA, and Beyond Beveridge & Diamond's Lauren Karam with Stella Keck & Andrew Shapero of Roux “Groundtruth” is a podcast series, produced by law firm...
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CERCLA Divisibility: Clear & Comprehensive Requirements

December 13, 2023
A new ruling lays out with clarity what it takes to be successful with claims of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) divisibility. For contaminated sites, CERCLA allows the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hold each...
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New TSCA PFAS Rule: Expansive, Expensive, Extended, No Exceptions

October 04, 2023
Last Thursday, September 28, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that requires one-time reporting of the manufacture or import of any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) since...
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Roux Upcoming Speaking Events & Sponsorships

September 19, 2023
Next week, Roux is speaking at and sponsoring several meetings and conferences, including the California Land Recycling Conference, the NYSBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Fall Meeting, and the 2023 FETTI Conference.
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Martin Hamper to Speak at Chicagoland Safety Health & Environmental Conference

September 11, 2023
Monday, September 18 - Wednesday, September 20 The Chicagoland Safety Health and Environmental Conference is for environmental health & safety (EHS) professionals and others who have safety, health, training, environmental management, and OSHA/EPA compliance responsibilities. The goal of the conference...
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