News & Events

Through Roux’s News & Events, we share relevant industry news, regulatory updates, upcoming webinars and conferences, articles published by our experts, corporate social responsibility events, monthly newsletters, project and market sector information, and much more. Browse through our latest posts below.

Showing articles: News & Events

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....

Q1 CSR Events in 2022

March 17, 2022

This year has been off to a great start for our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program! Please see below for some of our past and upcoming events. Packaging Food for Community FoodBank of New Jersey Roux New York &...

University of Arizona 2022 EarthWeek

March 15, 2022

Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25 Roux is excited to sponsor and participate in the University of Arizona's weeklong EarthWeek, an annual student-led research symposium bringing together researchers from each department in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES)....

2022 DRI Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Seminar

March 11, 2022

Monday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 16 DRI's Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee is heading to Atlanta for their annual Seminar, sponsored in part by Roux. Learn the latest information in toxic tort and environmental law to keep your practice...