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PFAS MCLs: A Peek behind the Curtain?

December 16, 2021

Last month, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released for the Science Advisory Board’s technical peer review its proposed method for deriving maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). While the USEPA...

Published Article: Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate

December 15, 2021

Why New Phase I Site Standard Matters For Real Estate Written by Lorene L. Boudreau of Ballard Spahr LLP and Roux's Mitchell A. Wiest, P.G., LEP & Sara Redding The preeminent standard for Phase I environmental site assessment—an essential part...

Settlement May Be in Sight Between Altria, Juul, and Investors

December 14, 2021

In an unopposed settlement proposal brought before a Virginia federal court on Dec. 16, investors moved for initial approval from the court for a $90 million settlement deal with Altria Group Inc. The settlement would resolve litigation over alleged claims...

Roux Insurance Update: USEPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap

December 13, 2021

To help keep you up to date on current developments, Roux is providing this information to summarize topics pertinent to the insurance industry that you may find useful. On October 18, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced...

E-Cigarette Retailer Settles with Massachusetts Over Youth Marketing

December 10, 2021

Former e-cigarette retailer Eonsmoke and its co-owners settled with the state of Massachusetts on Dec. 9, 2021, announced Attorney General (A.G.) Maura Healey. The settlement includes monetary payments and orders Eonsmoke to cease selling, distributing, marketing, or advertising any tobacco...

Complimentary CLE Webinar – Don’t Let it Escape: Managing Risks of Carbon Capture and Storage

November 23, 2021

Complimentary CLE Webinar Don’t Let it Escape: Managing Risks of Carbon Capture and Storage Presented by Kelly Coulon, P.E. & Franz Hiebert, Ph.D., P.G. of Roux and Stephen C. Szalkowski, Esq. of Latham & Watkins LLP Tuesday, December 14th at 2-3pm EST Carbon Capture and Storage...