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1 month ago | spencerfane.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson |Evangelina Cantu

Several lawsuits are pending that challenge the Biden’ Administration’s January 18, 2023, Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) are implementing the 2023 rule in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Territories.

2 months ago | spencerfane.com | Jacob Hollars |Evangelina Cantu

January 28, 2025 In a pair of recent anti-SLAPP decisions, the Colorado Court of Appeals highlighted a procedural quandary the state Supreme Court will likely need to step in to resolve.

Jan 16, 2025 | spencerfane.com | Evangelina Cantu

January 16, 2025 Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Jeremy Lowe joined the firm’s Kansas City, Missouri, office as a partner in the Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. Jeremy is a veteran trial and appellate attorney with over 24 years of experience in high-stakes patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

Jan 15, 2025 | spencerfane.com | Natalie Washington |Evangelina Cantu

TikTok engages more than 1 billion monthly users, and Americans are 150 million of them. Most of us just use the platform for a mindless thumb exercise scrolling through endless videos with an angle (and algorithm) for everyone. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court blocks the Tik Tok “ban,” it will take effect on January 19 (or a later date if extended) and thousands of well-paid influencers stand to lose a significant revenue stream. Recent data reflects that influencers make as much as $250k per post.

Jan 15, 2025 | spencerfane.com | James Price |Evangelina Cantu

January 15, 2025 On January 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its draft risk assessment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids, commonly known as sewage sludge. When finalized, this risk assessment likely will significantly affect how wastewater treatment plants handle their sewage sludge byproducts and wastes.