The Biden administration has taken a significant step in regulating drinking water quality by setting strict limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”. These substances, persistent in the environment and risky for health, are now subject to national standards for the first time in the United States. The Broad Impact […]

On April 4, 2024, less than one month after their adoption, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to stay its newly adopted climate disclosure rules, pending judicial review (the “Final Rules”). This decision comes amidst a flurry of legal challenges and petitions following the March 6, 2024 adoption of the Final Rules. […]

On April 4th, 2024, French lawmakers passed a pivotal proposal aimed at limiting products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals”. This legislative victory, with 186 votes in favor and none against, signifies a major leap forward in France’s environmental conservation efforts. A Landmark Decision Against PFAS for Environmental Health PFAS, pervasive in […]