Megan Brillault

Key Takeaways - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to intervene in a Clean Air Act (CAA) citizen suit and dismiss the case, even though the government did not file its own enforcement action....more New York’s recently enacted Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes significant amendments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act or CLCPA) and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The budget...more A New York trial court ordered the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to issue regulations by February 6, 2026, to achieve the emission reductions mandated by the State’s Climate Leadership and...more As we continue to see a rise in litigation related to plastic pollution, plastic manufacturers must remain prepared and should carefully follow the different kinds of claims to see which ones are ultimately more successful....more