Laura Kogan

Connecticut has joined the growing roster of states cracking down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), the so-called “forever chemicals” long prized for their water resistance, stain resistance, and non-stick...more Three environmental groups have filed a lawsuit challenging California’s SB 54 plastic regulations, arguing that some sections do not meet the law’s requirements and contain loopholes that could undermine environmental goals....more SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, was signed into law on June 30, 2022. Its goal is to create a framework that shifts waste management costs from the local government onto...more The Seventh Circuit has dramatically limited damages exposure for companies sued under Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In a landmark win for corporate defendants, the court in Clay v. Union Pacific...more