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Recent Court Victories for Environmental Stakeholders: What Do They Mean?

In an article written for The Legal Intelligencer, partner Charlie Dennen discusses two significant victories in both federal and state courts regarding environmental issues that impact the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These cases serve as further notice to government agencies and the regulated community that  environmental stakeholders remain ubiquitous and  are keeping a close eye on any and all environmental happenings, no matter whether it is in support of or in opposition to laws, regulations, initiatives, or industry action. ...read more

Impact of the 'Loper Bright' Decision on New Jersey State Deference

Attorneys Marc Rollo, Charlie Dennen and Thomas Tyrrell discuss in the New Jersey Law Journal article,” Impact of the ‘Loper Bright’ Decision on New Jersey State Deference” how the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo severely limits the ability of federal administrative agencies in the development, implementation and enforcement of their regulatory authorities. By eliminating the decades-old Chevron deference standard, nearly every federal regulation and action taken thereunder may be subject to non-deferential, or de novo,  judicial review of its underlying statutory charge. ...read more

Recent Spate of EPA Action on PFAS Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

In the Legal Intelligencer article, "Recent Spate of EPA Action on PFAS Could Have Far-Reaching Implications," partner Charlie Dennen explores two of the most significant recent EPA actions in its continuing effort to regulate PFAS, as well as the likely effects of those actions. He also discusses the  possible implications of the Supreme Court’s widely anticipated repeal of the Chevron doctrine on the EPA’s recent PFAS actions.  ...read more

SCOTUS Overrules Decades-Old Chevron Deference

USEPA Announces Proposed Rule to Designate Two PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA

USEPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for PFAS Compounds

On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to establish legally-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The individual compounds covered by the proposed regulation are: perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, sometimes referred to as “GenX” compounds), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS). Additionally, the final rule covers PFAS mixtures containing at least two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) using a Hazard Index MCL to account for the combined and co-occurring levels of these PFAS in drinking water. ...read more

Charles Dennen Elected President of the South Jersey Young Professionals Association

Archer is pleased to announce that Charles J. Dennen, a partner in the firm’s Environmental Law Group, was recently elected to serve as President of the South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA) for a one-year term. Charlie has been serving on SJYPA’s Board of Trustees for 4 years, and previously served on the SJYPA Advisory Board. ...read more

Archer Announces Election of Seven New Partners

Archer is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective May 23, 2022. Attorneys Daniel Chertok, Daniel DeFiglio, Charles Dennen, Bryan Hall, Nicole McDonough, William Rogers and Christian Stueben have been promoted to partner. ...read more

Charles Dennen to be Featured on "Irish Coffee Hour" Podcast With the SJYPA

Archer associate Charles Dennen will be featured on the "Irish Coffee Hour" podcast with members of the South Jersey Young Professionals Association on March 22, 2021. ...read more

The Evolving Role of Government in Environmental Litigation

Attorneys Vinita Banthia, Charles Dennen and Daniel Farino will be presenting on "The Evolving Role of Government in Environmental Litigation," at the New Jersey State Bar Association's Annual Meeting & Convention. In both state court and federal courts, New Jersey practitioners are seeing an uptick of government-led and government-involved litigation involving emerging and expanding theories of liability and damages. Many of these actions involve so-called emerging contaminants, or contaminants for which new standards are being set. Our  litigation attorneys will discuss and examine the changing landscape in environmental law, and preview what New Jersey attorneys may expect to see as the government’s role in environmental litigation continues to evolve. ...read more

Ask Archer: A Fireside Chat on Pennsylvania's Proposed Drinking Water Standard for PFAS: What does it mean, and what is next?

When: Friday, April 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST ...read more

Ask Archer: A Fireside Chat on a Recent Appellate Division Decision Regarding Supplier Liability under New Jersey’s Spill Act

When: Thursday, June 3, 2021  10:00am – 10:30am ...read more