Laura Mulry

May 16, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Seth Kerschner |Laura Mulry |Taylor Pullins

On April 19, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”) announced its final rule designating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), namely perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFOS”), as ‘hazardous substances’ under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).

Nov 8, 2023 | lexology.com | Seth Kerschner |Laura Mulry |Clare Connellan |William Grazebrook |Janina Moutia-Bloom |Taylor Pullins | +1 more

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures ("TNFD") released its final framework (the "TNFD Framework") on September 18. The TNFD Framework encourages organisations to integrate nature into decision-making and supports a shift in financial flows away from nature-negative outcomes but does not impose legal obligations.

Sep 27, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Seth Kerschner |Laura Mulry |Taylor Pullins

The California State Senate and State Assembly recently approved two bills, Senate Bill 253 and Senate Bill 261, that could require thousands of companies doing business in California to disclose greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions and climate-related financial risks, with reporting beginning in 2026. California's governor is expected to sign both bills into law.

Sep 26, 2023 | lexology.com | Laura Mulry |Seth Kerschner |Taylor Pullins

The California State Senate and State Assembly recently approved two bills, Senate Bill 253 and Senate Bill 261, that could require thousands of companies doing business in California to disclose greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions and climate-related financial risks, with reporting beginning in 2026. California's governor is expected to sign both bills into law.