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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Biden Poised to Finalize New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules
The US Treasury Department will unveil the final version of new rules limiting a popular tax credit for electric car buyers as soon as Friday as the Biden administration races to complete regulations ahead of the November election, according to people familiar with the matter.
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.
BGOV Bill Summary: FAA Reauthorization Agreement
The Federal Aviation Administration would be authorized to receive more than $105 billion through fiscal 2028 under the Senate amendment to
House Republicans Eye Shift to Conservation Funds in Farm Bill
House Republicans want to bolster agriculture trade opportunities for US farmers, find new sources for conservation funding, and limit “arbitrarily” changing SNAP food aid, according to a new summary of key provisions in the farm bill.
BGOV OnPoint: Key Biden Rules Could Be Nixed By GOP, Trump
A legislative tool that makes it easier for Congress to overturn federal agency regulations has become a flashpoint this year as the Biden administration races to finalize key rules ahead of the elections.
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.
A&O Shearman Launch Tests Firm’s Ability to Crack Big Law Elite
A&O Shearman is Big Law’s newest player, but the transatlantic firm still faces challenges to truly join the legal industry’s elite.
How Four Judges Kept Romance Allegations Quiet for Two Years
An anonymous letter claiming a Texas bankruptcy judge was in a relationship with a bankruptcy lawyer was kept out of the public eye for more than two-and-a-half years. At least four judges kept the document sealed or suppressed efforts to examine the allegations, Bloomberg Law found.
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.
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Ropes & Gray Recruits Former Assistant US Attorney in Boston
Sarah Walters has joined Ropes & Gray as a partner in the litigation and enforcement practice in the Boston office, the firm said Tuesday.
J&J Seeks Backing for $11 Billion Baby Powder Cancer Deal (3)
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.
Reed Smith Defeats Former Paralegal’s Discrimination Claims
Reed Smith LLP shook off a Black paralegal’s employment bias lawsuit alleging she was treated differently from her younger, white colleagues in training and advancement opportunities, and was laid off due to her age and race.
Wake Up Call: 39 State AGs Ask Congress For ‘Robust’ LSC Funding
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Eaton’s CEO Defies the Death of the Conglomerate: Thomas Black
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Companies Urged to Be Cautious in Shift Away From Annual Reviews
More companies are transitioning from annual performance reviews to regular, informal check-ins amid growing demands for transparency and continuous feedback, a shift employment law scholars say carries a litigation risk if not done properly.
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