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Maryland AG Anthony Brown sued Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owners and operators of the container ship M/V DALI, alleging that their reckless and grossly negligent conduct caused...

On September 30, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that related lawsuits seeking to hold multiple global banks liable for financing...

In this episode, we're joined by Ameena Majid, Seyfarth's Impact & Sustainability Partner, to explore the intricacies of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. Ameena explains the core principles of ESG, why it has become a priority for companies, and the different types of ESG investing.

In another blow to the Administration's deregulatory agenda, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled on December 27 that EPA has a non-discretionary duty to propose updates to its 2001 lead dust hazard standard.

As we reported last year, the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation to support its efforts to reduce air pollutants and meet state climate change targets.

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it received...

The latest in a growing number of plastic-related litigations, is an enforcement action brought by the state of California on September 23, 2024 against Exxon Mobil (Exxon)...

Strategic environmental compliance audits enable companies to proactively identify regulatory risks and strengthen internal compliance systems before enforcement issues arise. By evaluating environmental obligations and performance on their own timeline, organizations can address potential concerns while improving operational decision-making. When conducted strategically, these audits may support eligibility for voluntary disclosure benefits and enhance legal protections.

On August 15, 2012, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement ("BSEE") took two significant actions that further entrench the agency's claims to extend its enforcement jurisdiction over previously unregulated service companies operating in federal waters.

In a recent edition of our Energy, Environment and Resources Update, we discussed the then-pending petition for writ of certiorari from a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...

In an article published by The Daily Journal, Partner Davina Pujari, Special Counsel Christopher Rheinheimer and Associate Molly Calhoon Silva discuss the recent charge...

MoFo's weekly Climate Links provide the latest industry updates from thought-leaders and third-party sources.

Parties commonly enter into agreements tolling the statute of limitations for claims arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, the validity of such agreements, which some argue have thwarted the public’s interest in prompt resolution of CEQA disputes, has not been certain.

The unprecedented investigation reflects the Biden Administration's all-of-government approach to environmental justice, which is increasingly evident in federal enforcement efforts.

The EPA finalized cooling water intake requirements for existing power plants and other industrial facilities under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act.

The Trump administration has revoked or revised numerous federal regulations under various environmental laws in 2025. Now, the administration has proposed the latest iteration...

The Turner Environmental Law Clinic at Emory University School of Law will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an environmental law seminar and conference on Friday, January 18, 2019,