Companies in the fashion industry face a gauntlet of varying state laws restricting PFAS in apparel, footwear and textiles. These laws differ from state to state in several important dimensions
Continue Reading State Regulation of PFAS in the Fashion Industry Continues to EvolveWeeks After Opposing a PFAS Related Consent Decree Between Chemours and USEPA, North Carolina Reaches a Separate PFAS Agreement with Chemours and DuPont Entities
On September 9, 2026, the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities (10 municipalities and a local water and sewer authority) entered into a proposed settlement with Chemours Company
Continue Reading Weeks After Opposing a PFAS Related Consent Decree Between Chemours and USEPA, North Carolina Reaches a Separate PFAS Agreement with Chemours and DuPont EntitiesD.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. EPA, denying all
Continue Reading D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous SubstancesProposed Consent Decree Addressing PFAS at Three Chemours Fluorochemical Facilities Meets Strong Resistance from North Carolina
On June 24, 2026, plaintiffs United States of America and State of West Virginia filed a Complaint and lodged a proposed Consent Decree (“US Consent Decree”) with the Chemours Company
Continue Reading Proposed Consent Decree Addressing PFAS at Three Chemours Fluorochemical Facilities Meets Strong Resistance from North CarolinaPennsylvania DEP Proposes Updated Biosolids Permits with First-Ever PFAS Requirements
On July 2, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced proposed updates to its biosolids beneficial use general permits, introducing PFAS monitoring and land application limits in
Continue Reading Pennsylvania DEP Proposes Updated Biosolids Permits with First-Ever PFAS Requirements
State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q2 2026
PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the second quarter of 2026. We will continue to update these
Continue Reading State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q2 2026EPA Issues Series of Press Releases Regarding PFAS Initiatives
Last month, EPA issued a press release outlining its “comprehensive PFAS strategy,” followed by a series of press releases announcing grant funding to over 40 states and territories for
Continue Reading EPA Issues Series of Press Releases Regarding PFAS InitiativesMinnesota Amends PFAS Reporting Requirements by Limiting Scope, Extending Deadline
Minnesota continues refining its statutory restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in products (known as Amara’s Law) as the state’s deadline for the statute’s reporting requirements approaches. In early June 2026
Continue Reading Minnesota Amends PFAS Reporting Requirements by Limiting Scope, Extending DeadlinePFAS Risks Are Everywhere
PFAS are everywhere and may represent risk to your organization. To better understand recent developments and how to identify and mitigate associated risks, check out our recent alert: PFAS Are
Continue Reading PFAS Risks Are EverywherePADEP’s Plans to Address PFAS in Biosolids
As previously discussed, biosolids (also referred to as sewage sludge), are commonly used in agriculture, mine reclamation, and landscaping to provide nutrients to soils and promote plant growth.
Continue Reading PADEP’s Plans to Address PFAS in Biosolids