On Feb. 26, 2026, the California Air Resources Board adopted its initial regulations implementing SB 253 and SB 261, the California Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation.
Ninth Circuit Pauses Looming California SB 261 Compliance Deadline; CARB Clarifies Related Guidance
On Nov. 18, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the enforcement of California’s SB 261, which had an initial
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New California Climate Disclosure Law Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching: Compliance Considerations for Companies
Some companies that do business in California are facing rapidly approaching compliance deadlines under California’s climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, the first of which will occur on
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California SB 261: Climate-Related Financial Risk Reporting Requirements Approaching
California Senate Bill 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act; SB 261) requires certain businesses to submit biennial disclosures of climate-related financial risks, as well as the measures they have implemented to reduce such risks.
NYC Local Law 97 Emissions Limits Take Effect. Now What?
NYC Local Law 97 establishes strict carbon emissions limits for large buildings throughout New York City. This blog post examines LL97’s legal implications, including compliance strategies, enforcement risks, and the broader impact on the real estate market.
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Erick Hernández Gallego Attends UN Climate Change Conference on Behalf of ICC Mexico
Erick Hernández Gallego, co-chair of GT’s Mexico City Energy & Natural Resources Practice and chair of the Mexico City Environmental Practice, is quoted in an ICC Mexico press release on
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Montana Supreme Court Holds that State Constitution Protects Youth Plaintiffs’ Right to Protection from Climate Change
Montana is among the states with a constitutional provision recognizing a right to environmental quality, in its case to a “clean and healthful environment.” Mont. Const. art. II, § 3.
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What Should the Environmental Regulatory Phoenix Look Like?
The Nov. 5 election was not a good day for supporters of the current structure of environmental regulation. While I doubt that the burdens of environmental regulation figured prominently in
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California Air Resources Board Issues Enforcement Update for Climate Disclosure Laws’ Implementation
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
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Latin America Environmental Updates: September and October 2024
This GT Alert highlights significant environmental developments in Latin America from September to October 2024.