On Dec. 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued an enforcement notice (Notice) regarding Senate Bill (SB) 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. In the Notice, CARB
Continue Reading California Air Resources Board Issues Enforcement Update for Climate Disclosure Laws’ ImplementationMadeline Orlando
Madeline Orlando focuses her practice on both California state and federal regulatory issues. She works with clients to navigate the California regulatory framework, with a particular focus on Prop 65, environmental, and consumer products regulatory compliance. Her practice also includes advising clients on federal regulatory requirements and compliance, including regulations under the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Madeline also has litigation experience, representing clients in business and commercial litigation as well as environmental and consumer protection litigation.
California Energy Commission Gains Authority to Regulate Refinery Transportation-Fuel Inventories
On Oct. 14, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill X2-1 (ABX2-1) into law. The new law expands California Energy Commission (CEC) authority to adopt regulations requiring California refineries…
Continue Reading California Energy Commission Gains Authority to Regulate Refinery Transportation-Fuel InventoriesCalifornia Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws
On Sept. 27, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 219, delaying implementation of California’s emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws. As we reported…
Continue Reading California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure LawsExtended Producer Responsibility Packaging and Greenwashing Laws Expand, Targeting Plastic Reduction and Recycling Management
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to proliferate in the United States, presenting significant operational challenges for consumer packaged goods companies. Earlier in 2024, Minnesota became the sixth state to…
Continue Reading Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging and Greenwashing Laws Expand, Targeting Plastic Reduction and Recycling ManagementCalifornia Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure Laws
On Aug. 13, 2024, California State Sen. Scott Weiner introduced proposals to Senate Bill (SB) 219 that would delay implementation of California’s historic emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure…
Continue Reading California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure LawsCalifornia Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate Disclosures
On Oct. 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 253 and SB 261, both of which dramatically expand corporate climate disclosures for both private and…
Continue Reading California Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate DisclosuresCalifornia Air Resources Board Begins Process to Update Low Carbon Fuel Standard Regulations
On Dec. 7, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) began the process of updating California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) by holding a virtual workshop where CARB staff discussed…
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California Air Resources Board Announces Rulemaking Regarding Small Off-Road Engine Regulations
On Oct. 9, 2021, California Gov. Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1346, which will require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop regulations to prohibit engine exhaust…
Continue Reading California Air Resources Board Announces Rulemaking Regarding Small Off-Road Engine Regulations