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DuPont Strikes $1.2 Billion Settlement Over Toxic Chemicals, Leaving 3M to Face Trial Alone

DuPont agreed to a $1.185 billion settlement involving toxic chemicals that includes a case brought by the city of Stuart, Florida, that begins trial on Monday. 3M remains in that trial, the first bellwether in multidistrict litigation over aqueous film-forming foams.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Key Takeaways for the Energy Industry from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session: What Passed and What Failed

This was an especially active session for the energy industry, which saw the passage of several bills that, if signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, will have significant and long-term impacts on the oil and gas, renewable energy, and power sectors in Texas.
12 minute read

Texas Lawyer

McGuireWoods Files $1M Lawsuit Alleging Environmental Reporting Violations by Fujimi Corp.

The suit accuses Fujimi Corp. of importing certain chemicals into the U.S. without properly complying with reporting requirements per the EPA.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Five Key Takeaways From the EPA's Proposal to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water

The proposal would require PWS to monitor for six PFAS and, if standards are exceeded, to notify the public and reduce PFAS levels through treatment or use of alternative water supplies.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lawsuit Stemming From Phila.-area Chemical Spill Lands in Fed Court

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Law.com

Companies Agree to Separate Settlements for Illegally Polluting Waterways, State AG's Office Claims

"Improperly managed stormwater runoff poses significant risk to Massachusetts water quality and has the potential to harm our aquatic ecosystems as well as residents' health," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said in the statement. "My office is committed to enforcing violations of clean water laws to protect the quality of the Commonwealth's water and the health of these surrounding communities."
3 minute read

The Recorder

Agro Research, Sentinel Biologics, Amazon Hit With Lawsuit over 'Natural' and 'Organic' Fertilizer

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Aftermath of the Chemical Spill in East Palestine

A prudent crisis management approach for Norfolk Southern would involve emphasizing its apology for the spill and expressing empathy for the affected community.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

EPA Proposes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Six PFAS Chemicals

Years in the making, the final PFAS rule will be the first federally enforceable drinking water rule governing PFAS. The EPA intends to finalize the PFAS rule by the end of 2023.
7 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Delaware DOJ Asks for Chance to Prove Case Against Monsanto

The DOJ's appeal seeks a new chance to litigate claims against the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) manufacturer now part of Bayer, which were dismissed in Superior Court last summer for failure to state a claim.
3 minute read

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