The lawyers at Alston & Bird are on the front lines of PFAS litigation, enforcement, and regulation. For years, our attorneys have studied the increasing variety of legal claims in courts across the country alleging PFAS contamination and are respected as thought leaders for companies needing to protect their businesses from risk.
This section includes our team’s various articles, media placements, events, and speaking engagements.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced changes to its PFAS contamination regulatory agenda. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group discusses what affected stakeholders can expect going forward.
June 6, 2025
Meaghan Boyd will be presenting a panel titled “Where Are We Now? EPA’s Final CERCLA (Superfund) Hazardous Substances Designations for PFOA and PFOS” at this symposium hosted by the American Conference Institute.
This panel will explore the EPA’s final CERCLA designations for PFOA and PFOS, addressing their impact on industries, municipalities, and property owners. Experts will discuss liability risks, litigation concerns, and the implications for remediation efforts under evolving federal regulations. The session will also examine potential shifts in policy under a new administration and strategies for navigating contamination and cost recovery challenges. Join us for a deep dive into the expanding PFAS landscape and its regulatory complexities.
May 29, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has again extended the reporting deadline for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group discusses how the nine-month extension impacts businesses and may signal the Trump Administration’s continued focus on PFAS initiatives.
May 28, 2025
Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group breaks down the newly announced actions the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will take to address PFAS contamination.
May 13, 2025
Meaghan Boyd and Elise Paeffgen will be speakers on two separate panels at the Waste360 Healthcare Waste Conference. The WasteExpo 2025 conference offers the latest insights on legislative, regulatory, and technical issues that affect the waste industry.
Meaghan Boyd will be speaking on the May 5 panel “PFAS Management & Enforcement: What’s Next?” This panel will examine recent updates to federal PFAS regulations, along with related court challenges, have created operational uncertainty for waste and recycling operators.
Elise Paeffgen will be speaking on the May 6 panel “Healthcare is Moving Home: What are the Implications for the Healthcare Waste Industry?”
May 5-8, 2025