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Federal Court Temporarily Blocks New Mexico PFAS Labeling Requirement
Judge Strickland, a New Mexico federal judge, issued a preliminary injunction on September 16, 2026, that temporarily blocks the state from requiring manufacturers to place a PFAS label on any product intentionally made with forever chemicals, finding the groups opposed to the mandate likely have…
Nijman Franzetti Wins CERCLA Defense Victory for Waste Management of Ohio, Inc.
Nijman Franzetti LLP secured a complete defense victory for Waste Management of Ohio, Inc. ("WMO") following a five-week federal CERCLA trial involving the South Dayton Dump and Landfill Superfund Site near Dayton, Ohio ("South Dayton Dump" or the "Site"). The Nijman Franzetti trial team consisted…
D.C. Circuit Upholds PFOA and PFOS CERCLA Designations—But Leaves Key Liability Questions Open
The D.C. Circuit has rejected the industry challenge to EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. In Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. EPA, No. 24-1193 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 18, 2026), a unanimous panel denied the consolidated petitions for…
Jennifer T. Nijman and E. Lynn Grayson Recognized as Top 250 Leading Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyers
Nijman Franzetti is pleased to congratulate Jennifer T. Nijman and E. Lynn Grayson on being named among the Top 250 Leading Lawyers in Illinois for 2026. The special list, issued in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, honors…
Gov. Pritzker signs HB5070 into Law, Limiting the Pollution Control Board’s Future Regulations
By Drew Nishioka On June 26, 2026, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5070 into law. The legislation, now Public Act 104-0510, took effect immediately. It is a significant amendment to the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (the “Act”) that changes how environmental regulations may…