Environmental Law

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 5, 2026, published the Paper Manifest Sunset Rule as a proposed rule in the Federal Register, proposing to amend the hazardous waste manifest regulations under 40 C.F.R. Parts 260 through 267 and Part 761 ...

While California has dominated headlines in the climate disclosure space, New York is quietly constructing a regulatory architecture that moves...

Textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements continue to evolve in the U.S. and abroad, with California now taking a major step and other jurisdictions advancing similar frameworks.

In March 2026, China convened its annual Two Sessions, referring to the consecutive meetings of the CPPCC, China’s top political advisory body, and the NPC, China’s national legislature, whose work included legislation to progress further the integration of national minorities ...

Federal courts have issued a series of rulings in recent weeks affirming that executive agencies must comply with procedural requirements...

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ("CBAM") imposes carbon costs on imports of cement, iron, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen to prevent carbon leakage and maintain competitiveness.

On March 20, 2026, we attended the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) Advisory Board Meeting.

In this blog series, we have explored the challenges facing data center development. As the industry continues its rapid expansion, regulators at all levels of government are struggling...

On March 2, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) released a discussion document proposing revisions to its 1990 Noise Policy (the Policy)....

As the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolls back greenhouse gas (GHG) laws, rules, and regulations consistent with Trump Administration priorities...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 5, 2026, published the Paper Manifest Sunset Rule as a proposed rule in the Federal Register, proposing to amend the hazardous waste manifest regulations under 40 C.F.R. Parts 260 through 267 and Part 761 ...

In March 2026, China convened its annual Two Sessions, referring to the consecutive meetings of the CPPCC, China’s top political advisory body, and the NPC, China’s national legislature, whose work included legislation to progress further the integration of national minorities ...