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California’s Transformational Single-Use Packaging EPR Law Moves Toward Implementation

By Susan E. Smith, Allyn L. Stern, Jeff D. Clare, and Claire S. McLeod Ruiz (Beveridge & Diamond PC)

This article provides an overview of California' Single-Use Packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law. The law imposes prohibitions for certain single-use packaging and plastic single-use food service ware in California.

The law also imposes significant recycling and EPR requirements for “producers” of single-use packaging and food service items sold or otherwise distributed in California.

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California Passes GHG Emissions Reporting and Climate- Related Financial Risk Legislation

By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Marc T. Campopiano, Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber, Joshua T. Bledsoe, Michael Dreibelbis, Georgia Bellett, Brett Frazer, Karmpreet (Preeti) Grewal, Austin J. Pierce (Latham & Watkins LLP)

This article covers Governor Newsom's commitment to signing into law two bills that would require certain companies that do business in California to disclose their GHG emissions and climate-related financial risks.

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The SEC’s Final Climate Disclosure Rules: Requirements, Practicalities, and Next Steps

By Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, and Betty M. Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP)

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved final rules requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.

This resource explains the requirements set forth in the final rules and sets forth practicalities and next steps for compliance.

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OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard (US)

By Mark N. Duvall, Jayni A. Lanham, and Heidi P. Knight (Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with Revision 7 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

This article discusses the changes which revise criteria for hazard classification, provisions for labeling, and concentrations claimed as trade secrets. Compliance with the new provisions is due in stages between January 19, 2026, and January 19, 2028.