Over the last three decades, the paradigm for designing buildings, bridges, and other structures has been undergoing an interesting evolution.

Every day, U.S. fire departments respond to approximately nine fires involving the ignition of flammable and combustible liquids and gases in industrial and manufacturing facilities.

In June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for 2027-2031 model year vehicles sold in the U.S.

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976 to protect workers and communities from toxic chemicals used in industrial and other processes.

Surging demand for electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage are key drivers of what some are calling the "white gold" rush — the global race to source and refine lithium to feed...

Reed Smith is at the forefront of thought leadership surrounding 3D printing and how this revolutionary technology will impact our pharmaceutical and medical device clients, as well as universities and other leading medical centers which are incorporating this technology into patient care.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently issued a report titled "Essential Chemistries Providing Benefits Across the U.S. Economy," identifying "essential" uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

U.S. and U.K. seek to reduce dependence on electric vehicle battery imports through large investments in domestic battery production and supply chains...

First national PFAS regulation increases potential liability for water utilities, wastewater facilities, and industrial dischargers...

Food and Drug Administration draft guidance for metallic and calcium phosphate coatings on orthopedic devices is now open for comments...

Food and Drug Administration's proposal will classify pre-amendment wound dressings and wound washes as Class II or III devices...

M. Joel Bolstein is featured in the Jewish Exponent article, "PHRC Interim Chairman Joel Bolstein Carries on Lengthy Family Legacy."

Weighing the expense of burying power lines against the risks of aboveground weather-related damage

Anticipating climate variability can help companies optimize production while protecting biodiversity...

Having long dominated the energy storage marketplace, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now facing a host of challengers at varying stages of development.

Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects are on the rise around the globe, thanks in part to government funding in Canada, Europe, the UK, and other parts of the world. In the U.S.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on the cusp of issuing data call-ins (DCIs) to screen 30 pesticide active ingredients for endocrine-disrupting...

Last November, in a potential landmark plastics pollution case, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a public nuisance lawsuit against a large food and beverage company claiming...

The last decade has delivered numerous catastrophic rain events across the U.S., including a "greater-than-100-year" rain event in Vermont; 1,000-year events in Colorado...

Updated guidelines aim to improve medical product safety and efficacy through clinical trials that are representative of relevant patient populations