Erika Spanton

Jan 14, 2025 | mondaq.com | Andrew Silton |Erika Spanton

BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions. What Happened?

Jan 10, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Amandine M Fromont |Andrew Silton |Erika Spanton

What Happened? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2026 version of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities. When finalized, this new permit will replace the current MSGP when it expires on February 28, 2026.

Jan 9, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Lisa Richman |Andrew Silton |Erika Spanton |Cheryl Reicin

The global tax landscape is experiencing a profound transformation as the OECD/G20’s Pillar Two rules are adopted. Among these, the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) has emerged as a pivotal mechanism designed to ensure that multinational enterprises are subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15% on their global profits. For those companies operating within the European Union, the implementation of the UTPR presents both a significant compliance challenge and a strategic risk.

Nov 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Erika Spanton |Andrew Silton |Richard Davis |Fee Rulemaking

On November 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 published in the Federal Register its Final Designation of stormwater discharges from commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) properties consisting of five or more acres of impermeable surfaces in two watersheds in the Los Angeles County area: the Alamitos Bay/Los Cerritos Channel Watershed and the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles/Long Beach Inner Harbor Watershed.

Nov 21, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Daniel Lass |Kathryn Rattigan |Erika Spanton |Andrew Silton

The Federal Trade Commission provides consumers with tips and advice, including online privacy. Its Scam Alerts are helpful and timely. Continuing its mission, the FTC has launched Youville, an online learning platform targeted to kids aged 8-12. According to the FTC, Youville contains educational materials and tools to use at home and in the classroom. “Youville teaches kids ages 8-12 about privacy and online safety, understanding advertising, spotting scams, and digital citizenship.