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Complimentary Article – Toxic Exposure and Disease: Perspectives from the Scientific, Regulatory and Legal Communities On Causation

March 29, 2022

Complimentary Article Toxic Exposure and Disease: Perspectives from the Scientific, Regulatory and Legal Communities On Causation Written by Catherine Boston, MPH, DABT of Roux, Justin DeWitt P.E., LEED, & Joe Welter, Esq. In the 21st century, people across the globe...

Class Action Filed Against McDonald’s for Use of PFAS in Packaging

March 28, 2022

An Illinois resident filed a proposed class action against McDonald’s Corp. for the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—PFAS—in the company’s food packaging, alleging the chemicals may increase the risk of cancer and other illnesses in humans. On behalf of...

SEC Proposes New Environmental Corporate Disclosure Regulations

March 24, 2022

On March 21, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed for public comment amendments to the U.S. Securities Act that would mandate disclosure of climate change risks by registrants in annual reports and registration statements. As part of President...

USEPA Updated NPL: 12 Sites Added

March 22, 2022

USEPA Adds 12 Sites to National Priorities List On March 17, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced that it is adding 12 sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), and is proposing to add another five....