In a decision that creates a split of authority among the federal circuits, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that telecommunications regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") preempted a state law tort action claiming that the radio frequency ("RF") radiation emitted by cell phones in compliance with FCC standards was unsafe.See Farina v. Nokia, No. 08-4034 (3d Cir. Oct. 22, 2010)

Manufacturers may soon have to include energy efficiency labeling and appliance repair instructions for a broad range of new consumer appliances.

In an announcement that expands the criteria for entry into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Severe Violator Enforcement Program, OSHA has signaled...

On August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule (Rule), requiring all new vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035.

EPA published an update on its work and plans as the October 1 registration review deadline approaches for many pesticides.

On March 2, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) released a discussion document proposing revisions to its 1990 Noise Policy (the Policy)....

Among other measures, the Executive Order directs the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to pause its review of incomplete permit applications for the construction or expansion of data centers that consume or can consume at least 50 megawatts of energy, while the Department of Public Service (DPS) develops a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS).

On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species with a special section 4(d) rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) program and implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) will keep the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Federal wildlife trafficking and animal cruelty enforcement is alive and well even as the Trump administration re-allocates U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) resources.

A multistate coalition of twelve state Attorneys General—California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington...

Energy Star is a voluntary labeling Program that encourages the design and adoption of energy-efficient products and the reduction in energy consumption. Since Energy Star's introduction in 1992 under the George H.W. Bush...

Largely out of public view, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been ramping up enforcement of its "backstop" efficiency standard and sales prohibition regarding general service lamps, including

On August 6, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a “Temporary Final Rule” prohibiting exports of two materials—black mass from the initial stage of recycling lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and tungsten waste and scrap—without a license, adjustment, or exception issued by BIS.

The world’s broadest PFAS labeling obligation has been put on hold. On September 16, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico granted an industry motion for a preliminary injunction against labeling requirements New Mexico enacted earlier this year. The court concluded that industry’s challenge to the labeling requirements was likely to succeed on the merits. The requirements were set to go into effect for products manufactured after January 1, 2027. Although further legal battles may remain, the program appears unlikely to take effect as scheduled.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has adopted a final rule implementing the reporting provisions of the state's PFAS in products law, Minn. St. § 116.943.

A Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)-inspired state law mandating that food containing any of 44 ingredients bear a label with the above statement, is now the subject of a federal district court challenge.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that could reshape the information importers must collect, verify, and provide for goods entering the United States. CBP is considering requirements for identifying supply chain parties and implementing technology-enabled traceability. Although CBP has not yet proposed regulatory text, the notice is another clear example of the expanding universe of deeper supply chain visibility requirements, which pose special challenges for complex articles.

Canada is increasing accountability for environmental claims by explicitly requiring companies to substantiate claims promoting the environmental benefits of their products and business activities.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) declined to formally adopt a mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction scheme for the shipping industry...