Biden Faces Pressure to Lead on Combating Plastics Pollution
The Biden administration has come up short in advocating meaningful steps in international talks toward curbing harmful plastic pollution, a leading Senate Democrat says.
US Lawmakers Lambast Big Oil’s ‘Deception’ on Climate Change
Democratic lawmakers in the US lambasted oil companies in a new report on Tuesday, claiming that the industry has engaged in “an elaborate campaign of deception and doublespeak” to forestall meaningful climate action and sustain their outsized profits.
Amazon, BP Counter Push to Repeal Washington Cap and Trade Law
A ballot initiative would nix a program that compels big emitters to pay for their pollution, as opponents blame it for driving up fuel costs.
Biden Finalizes Water Heater Energy Efficiency Standards
The Biden administration finalized new energy efficiency standards on Tuesday for residential water heaters, the latest in a slew of appliance standards that promise consumer savings and emissions cuts.
Most Uses of Methylene Solvent Banned Under Final EPA Rule
All consumer and most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride are prohibited under a final rule the EPA issued Tuesday as the first of several coming regulations restricting solvents.
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Unilever Holders Back ESG Rowback as Protesters Disrupt Meeting
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Tribal Rights Key to Final EPA Water Quality Standards Rule
The EPA is requiring states to consider tribal water rights when establishing water quality standards under a new rule finalized this week, according to a Federal Register public inspection notice published Wednesday.
US Treasury Group Weighs First Green-Bond Sales
An advisory group of US securities dealers and investors said the Treasury could consider exploring the sale of green bonds, which would put the US among nations that have been marketing their debt to funds focused on environmental causes.
Wells Fargo, RBC Bankers Met Texas AG Staff Regarding ESG Probe
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Former DOJ Appellate Attorney Joins Kramer Levin in Washington
Daniel N. Lerman has joined Kramer Levin as a partner in its litigation department in Washington, D.C., the firm said Wednesday. He will focus on trial and appellate matters involving criminal, intellectual property, securities, bankruptcy, environmental, and administrative law, as well as commercial litigation, said the firm.
Texas Utility Makes Case Pipelines Set ‘Unconscionable’ Prices
Operations and marketing teams for a Texas pipeline company coordinated to sell gas at ever higher prices during a deadly winter storm in 2021, attorneys for the nation’s largest municipally owned electric and gas utility argued in a San Antonio courtroom
Coca-Cola, Pepsi Investors Reject Sweetener Health Risks Report
Coca-Cola and Pepsi shareholders on Wednesday rejected proposals calling for a report on the potential health risks of non-sugar sweeteners.
Senate Passes Russian Uranium Import Ban, Sending to Biden
The Senate voted Tuesday evening to approve legislation banning the import of enriched uranium from Russia, sending the measure to the White House which has said it supports efforts to block the Kremlin’s shipments of the reactor fuel.
Musk Undercuts Tesla Chargers Biden Had Lauded as ‘a Big Deal’
Elon Musk has upended a deal the White House saluted early last year to open Tesla Inc.’s electric-vehicle chargers to other automakers, dealing a blow to President Joe Biden’s EV agenda.
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Proskauer Adds Private Funds Partner Jennifer Dunn in New York
Jennifer Dunn has joined Proskauer as a partner in the private funds group in the New York office, the firm said Wednesday.
Foley & Lardner Adds M&A Partner Jeff Symons to New York Ranks
Jeff Symons has joined Foley & Lardner as an M&A partner in the transactions practice in New York, the firm said Wednesday.
Former DOJ Appellate Attorney Joins Kramer Levin in Washington
Daniel N. Lerman has joined Kramer Levin as a partner in its litigation department in Washington, D.C., the firm said Wednesday. He will focus on trial and appellate matters involving criminal, intellectual property, securities, bankruptcy, environmental, and administrative law, as well as commercial litigation, said the firm.
Willkie Takes on Private Equity Partner McCaffrey in Houston
Thomas J. McCaffrey has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher as a partner in the corporate and financial services department and private equity practice group in the Houston office, the firm said Wednesday.
J&J Seeks Backing for $11 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Deal (4)
Johnson & Johnson will ask thousands of people suing over its allegedly tainted baby powder to vote for a settlement that would resolve all litigation for $11 billion — $2.1 billion more than the company offered last year.
Sheppard Mullin Brings on Antitrust Partner Nagley to New York
Jared Nagley has joined Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton as a partner in the antitrust and competition practice group and healthcare industry team in the New York office, the firm said Wednesday.
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