In this episode of Legal Food Talk, host Justin Prochnow welcomes colleague Will Wagner back to Greenberg Traurig and back to the Legal Food Talk podcast! As one of the only repeat guests on Legal Food Talk, Will joins Justin
Energy
EU Deforestation Regulation Entry into Force Proposed to be Delayed Until the End of 2025
On 2 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) published four long awaited documents relating to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Importantly, the EC has introduced a legislative proposal to amend the EUDR’s implementation timeline. The EUDR in…
California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws
On Sept. 27, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 219, delaying implementation of California’s emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws. As we reported in a previous GT Alert, SB 219 amends some…
Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging and Greenwashing Laws Expand, Targeting Plastic Reduction and Recycling Management
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to proliferate in the United States, presenting significant operational challenges for consumer packaged goods companies. Earlier in 2024, Minnesota became the sixth state to enact a broad packaging EPR law, joining California, Colorado, Maine,…
Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development
The rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States has created an urgent demand for robust EV charging infrastructure. The demand for EV charging infrastructure is driven by the need to ensure the benefits of EVs are…
Swifties, Seamheads, and Senators Unite Around Fans First Act
For years, fans who want to see their favorite performers and teams have been faced with the luck of the draw or the challenge of negotiating the secondary ticket market. Therefore, ticket reselling is big business. The challenges encountered by…
Employers Brace for January 1, 2025 Overtime Exemption Salary Increase – But Will Litigation Derail the DOL Rule?
In order to classify employees as exempt from overtime pay requirements, employers may rely on the so-called “white-collar” exemptions available for administrative, executive, and professional employees. In addition to meeting the job duties test of each exemption, employers are required…
Federal Gas Flaring Rule Enjoined by District Court
Once again, a federal district court has enjoined enforcement of a rule implemented by a wayward federal agency as it governs oil and gas activities. This one is North Dakota, et al v. US Department of Interior, et al. from…
German Implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Implementation Act was debated in the German Parliament (Bundestag) at first reading on 26 September 2024. The aim is to fulfil the European Commission requirements within the timeframe given by the infringement notice.
The…
Mexico’s Mining Sector on Alert After Sheinbaum Releases ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ Plan
Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum will not grant new open-pit mining concessions during her administration, according to her “100 Steps for Transformation” (Plan), published in July. The Plan also states that existing concessions will be evaluated and may continue, provided that…