Our California team guides businesses through regulatory compliance for their business activities and products in the Golden State and, when issues arise, we are well-versed in responding to regulators and bringing matters to favorable resolutions. We take care to understand our clients’ businesses, and we apply our in-depth knowledge of state authorities and regulators to craft implementable solutions and achieve a successful outcome. In the event of litigation, we have the tools to respond — as well as to challenge agency action through affirmative claims.
We have experience with all major California agencies and authorities. This includes:
- Advising on climate-related reporting requirements, including SB 253 and SB 261 — GHG and Climate Financial Risk Reporting, and AB 1305 — Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures.
- Assessing product stewardship and extended producer responsibility, including the recent passage of SB 54 for plastics and packaging, pharmaceuticals (SHARPS), and other responsibility programs.
- Defending an enforcement action and advising on compliance obligations related to heavy-duty truck regulations issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
- Defending allegations by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation related to pesticide sales and payment of fees.
- Helping fleet owners/operators understand obligations related to recently issued and legacy CARB regulations, such as the Advanced Clean Fleets regulations and Clean Truck Check.
- Advising on numerous aspects of hazardous substances and waste requirements and regulations by the Department of Toxic Substances Control.
- Advising investors (private equity), refinery owners, trade associations, project developers, airlines, and raw material suppliers (e.g., agricultural, waste oils) in the development of biodiesel, renewable diesel, biogas, hydrogen gas, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable electricity in relation to Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits. We also provide regulatory advocacy in rules governing LCFS markets, enforcement defense from CARB and Attorney General’s Office prosecutors for LCFS claims, compliance counseling on LCFS program requirements, advice and counsel of deals involving the sale or transfer of LCFS credits, and advice and counsel of deals involving the generation of LCFS credits (as well as carbon allowances, offsets, and other marketable environmental attributes).
- Advising on Proposition 65, including counseling on compliance with warning obligations, defending recipients of 60-day notice letters, and assisting purchasers in identifying and evaluating liabilities and risks.
