Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of certain consumer products that contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory Analyst, joins the podcast to explore the complex landscape of state-level PFAS restrictions that are rapidly evolving across the United States.

The EPA has proposed two significant rules affecting PFAS drinking water standards: one offering water systems an optional two-year extension to comply with PFOA and PFOS limits until 2031, and another rescinding...

The Department of Justice has launched the FOCUS initiative to encourage data miners to file qui tam complaints under the False Claims Act, but these outsiders face significant legal hurdles including the public disclosure...

Minimal progress has been achieved towards a permanent settlement of conflict between the DRC and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23. Fighting in the eastern Congo persists, and both sides continue to accuse...

Federal agencies are deploying equity and equity-linked capital instruments across the critical minerals sector, fundamentally reshaping how mining and processing projects are capitalized, governed and exited. This structural shift introduces new considerations for sponsors and strategic investors navigating transactions where national security priorities intersect with private capital formation.

The EPA has loosened federal restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons used in cooling equipment, while California regulators advance controversial bans on gas water heaters and furnaces in homes. Meanwhile, enforcement actions target Volvo for alleged emissions violations, and debates continue over water allocation impacts on salmon populations and the timing of vehicle emissions standards.

The environmental permitting landscape for data centers is shifting rapidly, with federal and state regulators often pulling in opposite directions. The Trump Administration has moved to accelerate federal environmental review and to open federal lands for data center siting, while states and localities have responded by tightening scrutiny of the energy, water, and land use impacts of these facilities.

The EPA has proposed two significant rules affecting PFAS drinking water standards: one offering water systems an optional two-year extension to comply with PFOA and PFOS limits until 2031, and another rescinding...

Federal agencies advance controversial oil and gas leasing proposals while communities grapple with industrial chemical emergencies and legal battles over dam decommissioning. Meanwhile, courts reshape environmental protections as lawsuits challenge EPA regulations on waste incinerators and drinking water fluoride standards.

African governments are rapidly modernising their approach to tax and customs in the resources sector. Fiscal tools, tighter compliance frameworks and procedural reforms are reshaping investment and operational conditions across the continent.

Dechert Re:Torts delivers monthly insights and analysis on significant legal trends, landmark cases, and strategic considerations for businesses navigating complex product liability and mass torts litigation. Stay informed about the evolving landscape of tort law and its implications across various industries.