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The Trump Administration’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shifting its enforcement approach from aggressive actions to more cooperative mechanisms, such as compliance assistance programs and voluntary self-disclosure. For regulated industries such as manufacturing, heavy industry, and mineral extraction, this creates an opportunity to strengthen compliance while reducing enforcement risk. EPA’s long-standing Audit Policy offers significant benefits, ranging from elimination or reduction of civil penalties to tailored incentives for new owners and clearer correction timelines. Successfully leveraging the policy, however, requires careful planning, strategic decisions on disclosure, and an understanding of potential risks. Co-hosted by Kelley Drye and Fehr Graham, this podcast version of the webinar features Kelley Drye Partners Wayne D’Angelo and Joseph Green and Fehr Graham’s Matt Schroeder, EHS Practice Lead. Together, they share practical guidance on how companies can use EPA’s Audit Policy to manage compliance obligations, mitigate penalties, and minimize enforcement exposure. Theyvexplore: - Recent policy shifts at EPA under the Trump Administration and their implications for regulated industries - The benefits of EPA’s Audit Policy and the New Owner Audit Policy - Key considerations and potential risks when undertaking audits and disclosures - Practical tips to preserve privilege and maximize penalty mitigation - Insights into EPA’s coordination with state agencies and how that impacts disclosure decisions To view the slide deck, click here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/Environmental-Auditing-and-Penalty-Mitigation_Leveraging-EPAs-Audit-Policy-Under-the-Trump-Administration.pdf To view the full Zoom recording of the wfebinar, click here: https://vimeo.com/1129965500/6bac9e3b70?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

In this episode of The Legal Download, Matthew C. Luzadder is joined by Adrian Wall, CEO of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance, along with Kelley Drye Partner Jeffrey J. Hunter, for the second part of our stablecoin series. Following their discussion of the GENIUS Act, this conversation turns to the Clarity Act — the broader market structure legislation shaping digital assets. Topics include: • How the Clarity Act builds on the GENIUS Act • Resolving SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction • What counts as a security versus a commodity • Defining “decentralized systems” under the law • Implications for innovation, consumer protection, and market certainty • Bipartisan momentum in Congress and what comes next Together, the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act form the foundation of a new U.S. framework for digital assets.

In this episode of The Legal Download, Matt Luzadder, Office Managing Partner of Kelley Drye’s Chicago office, is joined by Adrian Wall, CEO of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance and leader of the Stablecoin Leadership Alliance, along with Kelley Drye Partner Jeff Hunter, to discuss the hot topic of stablecoins and the GENIUS Act. The conversation explores why stablecoins matter for businesses today, the goals of the GENIUS Act and which assets it does and does not regulate, and the importance of requiring reserve assets to back digital currencies. The guests also explain the different federal and state regulatory pathways for issuers, how the Act seeks to balance consumer protection, innovation, and U.S. dollar dominance, and what may come next with legislation such as the forthcoming CLARITY Act. This episode offers context, clarity, and practical insight into the evolving digital asset regulatory landscape.

On this episode of Legal Download, Kelley Drye partners Joe Green and Wayne D’Angelo, along with special counsel Frances Morris, explore the Supreme Court’s decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado—the most consequential ruling on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in decades. They walk through the Court’s reasoning, its restoration of agency deference, and its potential to reduce litigation risk, streamline reviews, and reset NEPA’s role as a procedural statute. A must-listen for lawyers, project developers, and agencies navigating permitting and environmental reviews. For more information: https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/environmental

On today’s episode of Legal Download, attorneys from Kelley Drye’s Environmental practice will be joined by Kathi Wurzel, a board-certified toxicologist with NewFields, an environmental and engineering consulting firm, to discuss the first proposed national drinking water standard for PFAS released by the EPA this spring. Associate Sabrina Morelli moderates the discussion as Kathi, partner Steven Humphreys and associate Zoe Makoul discuss the standards and the impact of PFAS.

Join Heather Tighe and Ralph Allen as we find out about Ralph's background, welcome him to Kelley Drye and find out what his plans are for the firm.

Currently the regulation of cryptocurrency currently hinges on one question, are cryptocurrency securities under federal securities law or are they commodities? Partner and head of Kelley Drye's Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice Matt Luzadder provides insight into what a sensible regulatory model looks like. Matt Luzadder [email protected] (312) 857-2623 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Matthew-C-Luzadder Produced by Sean Sobel

The Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA may have ramifications that extend far beyond environmental regulations alone. Partner Wayne D'Angelo and Special Counsel Courtney Kleshinski focus on its potential impact on the SEC's proposed climate change rules in particular. Wayne D'Angelo [email protected] (202) 342-8525 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Wayne-J-D-Angelo Courtney Kleshinski [email protected] (312) 857-7079 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Courtney-L-Kleshinski Produced by Sean Sobel

Two years into the pandemic, several courts now have had occasion to address the application of force majeure clauses in the COVID-19 context. Special Counsel Cameron Argetsinger and Senior Associate Noah Lindenfeld provide an overview of those recent court decisions. See their article of the same name in The Real Estate Finance Journal here https://www.kelleydrye.com/getattachment/60ffa863-94d3-42ff-b13c-1b56fe5b24ea/COVID-19-as-a-Force-Majeure-Event_RE-Finance-Journal_Lynch_Spring-2022.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US Cameron Argetsinger [email protected] (202) 342-8649 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Cameron-R-Argetsinger Noah Lindenfeld [email protected] (212) 808-7928 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Noah-Lindenfeld Produced by Jeff Scurry

Driving While Unimpaired – Delaware Judge Issues Important Ruling in Hertz Chapter 11 Case on Allowance of Make-Whole Premiums, Treatment of Unimpaired Creditors, and Postpetition Interest (Part 2) The allowance of postpetition interest in solvent debtor chapter 11 cases has become an important issue in recent years for corporate issuers, bondholders and other creditors. This podcast will examine a recent decision in the Hertz case by Judge Mary Walrath of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on the rate of interest payable to unsecured creditors who are entitled under the Bankruptcy Code to full payment of their claims under a plan of reorganization. (Judge Walrath also addressed other topics in her decision pertaining to the allowance of make-whole premiums, which were examined in part 1.) Blog Post https://www.bankruptcylawinsights.com/2022/02/driving-while-unimpaired-delaware-judge-issues-important-ruling-in-hertz-chapter-11-case-on-allowance-of-make-whole-premiums-treatment-of-unimpaired-creditors-and-postpetition-interest-pa-2/ Contacts Ben Feder [email protected] (212) 808-7974 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Benjamin-Feder Kristin Elliott [email protected] (212) 808-5089 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Kristin-S-Elliott https://www.bankruptcylawinsights.com/ Produced by Jeff Scurry

Delaware Judge Issues Important Ruling in Hertz Chapter 11 Case on Allowance of Make-Whole Premiums, Treatment of Unimpaired Creditors, and Postpetition Interest The treatment of make-whole premiums in solvent debtor chapter 11 cases has become an important issue in recent years for corporate issuers and bondholders. This podcast will examine a recent decision in the Hertz case by Judge Mary Walrath of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on the allowance of such claims. (Judge Walrath also addressed other topics in her decision pertaining to the treatment of unimpaired creditors and postpetition interest, which is covered in part 2 .) Blog Post https://www.bankruptcylawinsights.com/2022/01/driving-while-unimpaired-delaware-judge-issues-important-ruling-in-hertz-chapter-11-case-on-allowance-of-make-whole-premiums-treatment-of-unimpaired-creditors-and-postpetition-interest-pa/ Contacts Ben Feder [email protected] (212) 808-7974 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Benjamin-Feder Kristin Elliott [email protected] (212) 808-5089 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Kristin-S-Elliott https://www.bankruptcylawinsights.com/ Produced by Jeff Scurry

On this episode of Kelley Drye’s Legal Download, senior associate Molly Rao speaks with Kristi Wolff, the chair of the firm’s Food and Drug Law and Cannabis Law practices. They provide answers to frequently asked questions surrounding attorney-client privilege and investigations, including how to protect privilege and how to keep third-party communications protected. For more information, contact: Kristi Wolff Partner [email protected] (202) 342-8805 Bio - www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Kristi-L-Wolff Malavika (Molly) Rao Senior Associate [email protected] (212) 808-5129 Bio: www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Malavika-A-Rao

Congress enacted the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in 1938 to control Nazi propaganda. FARA requires U.S. entities that provide political or public relations services to foreign entities to disclose their relationships with their clients, and information about related activities and finances. Partner Jeff Hunter provides a few tips to make sure you don't run afoul of the FARA rules. See https://www.kelleydrye.com/News-Events/Publications/Client-Advisories/Increased-Focus-on-FARA-Registrations-Is-Likely-%E2%80%93 Jeffrey J. Hunter [email protected] (202) 342-8574 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Jeffrey-J-Hunter https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-Practices/Regulatory-Government-Relations/Campaign-Finance-and-Political-Law

Kelley Drye Legal Download Podcast A rundown of the latest legal issues impacting your business from Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. With 2022 midterm elections right around the corner, you may already be planning to approach your executives and employees to encourage them to be more engaged politically in today’s important issues, whether that’s learning more about the candidates and issues, registering to vote and voting, volunteering for favored campaigns and candidates, and even perhaps fundraising. In this episode, Jeff Scurry speaks with Dave Frulla and Jeff Hunter about the “rules of the road” when it comes to engaging your workforce without accidentally violating relevant laws. You can view the Office Politics: Rules for Engaging Your Workforce in the 2022 Elections webinar presentation here https://www.kelleydrye.com/KelleyDrye/media/Event-Documents/Office-Politics-Rules-for-Engaging-Your-Workforce-in-2022-Elections.pdf Contacts David E. Frulla
 [email protected] (202) 342-8648 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/David-E-Frulla Jeff Hunter
 [email protected] (202) 342-8574 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Jeffrey-J-Hunter Kelley Drye’s Campaign Finance and Political Law practice helps clients succeed in the political arena by guiding them past the legal pitfalls that might lead to investigations, criminal and civil penalties, and public scandal.  Through our comprehensive, continuing focus on evolving campaign finance rules and enforcement trends, we shape clients’ advocacy programs, compliance approaches and defensive measures to reduce vulnerabilities and address problems. 

https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-Practices/Regulatory-Government-Relations/Campaign-Finance-and-Political-Law

Underpriced foreign imports can have a significant impact on domestic markets, driving down prices and profits for U.S. manufacturers. U.S. international trade laws can seem complex and daunting, but in this episode, international trade partner Brooke Ringel, in conversation with Heather Tighe, breaks them down and talks about how domestic producers can use trade remedies to restore fair competition in the marketplace. We also discuss those pesky supply chain issues and career advice for aspiring trade attorneys and professionals. Contacts Brooke Ringel [email protected] (202) 342-8516 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Brooke-M-Ringel https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-Practices/International/International-Trade