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McGregor Pays Tribute to the Giants in the History of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Laws

Written by / Published Wednesday, 12 March 2025 13:30
Mr. McGregor’s keynote address to the Annual Environmental Conference (AEC) of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) at Holy Cross College on March 1, 2025, marked his retirement from the MACC Board after 50 years.

Brookline Ban on Smoking Products Upheld by SJC Has Environmental Implications

Written by / Published Wednesday, 12 March 2025 12:26
The Town of Brookline smoking ban case has favorable implications for local environmental laws.

McGregor to Give Keynote Address and Smith to Present on Enforcement at MACC’s Annual Environmental Conference

Written by / Published Thursday, 06 February 2025 15:18
Firm senior partner Gregor I. McGregor will deliver the keynote address at the Annual Environmental Conference (AEC) of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC). This is to mark his retirement from the MACC Board of Directors after 50 years.

Firm's Annual Update of Environmental Law 2024 Presentation Now Available

/ Published Wednesday, 06 November 2024 13:36
Firm senior partner Gregor I. McGregor and firm associate Caroline E. Smith this fall presented our Environmental Law Update 2024 to the Real Estate Bar Association (REBA) and Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) at their annual meetings.

Federal Environmental Law at this Moment: Earth Day 2024

Written by / Published Tuesday, 23 April 2024 10:14
EPA in April listed two ubiquitous “forever” PFAS chemicals -PFOA and PFOS- as hazardous substances under Superfund (CERCLA), triggering reporting, testing, cleanup, and monitoring responsibilities for arrangers, transporters, treaters, disposers and other Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), including manufacturers, users, and property owners under Superfund’s strict, joint and several, and retroactive liability.

Massachusetts Environmental Law at this Moment: Earth Day 2024

Written by / Published Monday, 22 April 2024 15:26
On the state level, the new Massachusetts Climate Law, An Act Creating a Next-generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy, set ambitious statewide limits on emissions to achieve net zero by 2050. With interim emissions reduction goals, this new statute should revitalize the need for quick climate solutions and collaborative processes across all sectors.
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