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Supreme Court Leaves Price-Anderson Act Split In Place
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea to decide a critical question regarding the Price-Anderson Act (the PAA), the federal statute that governs suits stemming from public radiation exposure from nuclear facilities. Last year, in Mazzocchio v. Cotter Corp. the Eighth Circuit held that plaintiffs in nuclear public liability suits may rely on state-law tort standards of care rather than upon the federal nuclear-safety regulations that five other courts of appeal have held provide the exclusive standard of care in such cases.
United States Environment
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Catherina D. Narigon And L. Claire Hansen, “Plastics Industry Faces Rising Tide Of Litigation, Regulation And Reputational Risk,” Chemical Processing, May 13, 2026.
The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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New Jersey’s Recent “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act” Aims To Curb PFAS Exposure From Certain Consumer Products
New Jersey's Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act prohibits intentionally added PFAS in consumer products like cosmetics, carpets, and food packaging starting January 2028, while imposing strict labeling requirements for cookware manufacturers. The legislation establishes comprehensive enforcement mechanisms with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day and mandates state-level source reduction programs and environmental monitoring.
United States Environment
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Supreme Court Leaves Price-Anderson Act Split In Place
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea to decide a critical question regarding the Price-Anderson Act (the PAA), the federal statute that governs suits stemming from public radiation exposure from nuclear facilities. Last year, in Mazzocchio v. Cotter Corp. the Eighth Circuit held that plaintiffs in nuclear public liability suits may rely on state-law tort standards of care rather than upon the federal nuclear-safety regulations that five other courts of appeal have held provide the exclusive standard of care in such cases.
United States Environment
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Catherina D. Narigon And L. Claire Hansen, “Plastics Industry Faces Rising Tide Of Litigation, Regulation And Reputational Risk,” Chemical Processing, May 13, 2026.
The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Catherina D. Narigon And L. Claire Hansen, “Plastics Industry Faces Rising Tide Of Litigation, Regulation And Reputational Risk,” Chemical Processing, May 13, 2026.
The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Colorado Court Of Appeals Holds That Federal Law Preempts State Courts From Ordering Airport Noise Restrictions
On March 12, 2026, a division of the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a significant opinion concerning federal preemption, aviation law, and environmental nuisance. In Town of Superior v. Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County, 2026 COA 14, the division held that federal law preempts a state court from ordering an airport proprietor to ban certain aircraft operations as a noise abatement measure, even though the proprietor itself retains the authority to impose such restrictions voluntarily.
United States Litigation
DG
Davis Graham
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Waste Management

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Navigating The Greenwashing Maze: The Multiple Pathways Of Risk To Consider For Environmental Marketing Claims
Companies making environmental marketing claims face mounting legal challenges from multiple fronts, including state and local regulators, consumer class actions, and competitor litigation. Recent enforcement actions reveal how recyclability claims, eco-friendly labels, and sustainability messaging are being scrutinized under various consumer protection laws, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses advertising green products.
United States Consumer
AP
Arnold & Porter
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