The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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- The Commission has unveiled a package of EUDR measures aimed at providing guidance and easing
The Environment, Land & Resources blog published by Latham & Watkins LLP focuses on legal developments and regulatory changes affecting environmental law, land use, natural resources, and sustainability. It covers topics such as environmental legislation simplification in the EU, sustainability reporting and due diligence directives, endangered species protection regulations, Clean Water Act jurisdiction definitions, and state-level primacy for carbon storage well permitting. The blog analyzes federal and international regulatory proposals, court decisions, and administrative actions impacting environmental compliance, natural resource management, and related transactional and litigation matters.
The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
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EPA’s decision, paired with a newly unveiled research program from the Department of Health and Human Services, increases scrutiny on these emerging contaminants.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Casey Lynn Kirk
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PPWR provisions include requirements on recyclability, minimum recycled content, labelling, packaging minimisation, reuse, and refill-related obligations.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The Sustainability Omnibus has led to substantive amendments to the EU CSRD, EU CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, bringing clarity on next steps.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber, David Little, James Bee, and Toon Dictus…
As EPA works to finalize a new existing chemicals risk evaluation framework rule, pending Fifth Circuit decisions and legislation introduced to amend TSCA could complicate the Agency’s plans.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, and Hunter J. Kendrick…
Long-awaited study highlights data gaps and stops short of making definitive safety determinations.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, Hunter J. Kendrick, and Meryl E. Bartlett
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The European Commission has adopted a delegated act setting out certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
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The publication marks the finalisation of the Sustainability Omnibus process, resulting in increased certainty for businesses.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 26 February 2026, the EU’s Omnibus I Directive, otherwise known as the…
The recently announced stockpile represents significant opportunities, but much of that depends on unresolved details that companies must continue to monitor.
By Charles E. Carpenter, Joshua W. Marnitz, and Austin J. Pierce
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