Insights

At a Glance: Key Environmental Legislation in USA (California)

March 27, 2026 Articles

“At a Glance: Key Environmental Legislation in California” is an excerpt from the US Environment - California Lexology Panoramic authored by Farella environmental lawyers.

Sections include:

Main environmental regulations
Soil pollution
Regulation of waste
Regulation of air emissions
Protection of fresh water and seawater
Protection of natural spaces and landscapes
Environmental reporting

Read “At a Glance: Key Environmental Legislation in USA (California)” here.

Firm Highlights

News

Linda Gilleran Named to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation

Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Linda Gilleran was selected for inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list of lawyers who have made their mark in the...

Publication

CARB Holds July 2026 Public Workshop on the Development of the SB 253 Reporting Program

News

Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices

Event

PFAS Regulation & Litigation Conference

Sarah Bell is a speaker at Law Seminars International's annual PFAS Regulation & Litigation Conference on September 23. The conference will cover evolving regulations and prospects for Congressional action; state-level PFAS litigation, including removal of state cases...

Event

Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases

Jim Colopy will speak at the "Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases" session during the Law Seminars International Natural Resource Damages conference. Click here to register.

Publication

CARB Posts Modified Regulations To Implement SB 261 and SB 253

Event

Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance

Farella environmental law partner Don Sobelman and Mehran Ebrahimi, senior associate engineer at GSI Environmental Inc., will present the webinar "Navigating the Statewide Winery Order: Applicability, Challenges & Compliance" on July 29. As of...

Publication

California DTSC Adds Microplastics to Its Candidate Chemicals List

Publication

OEHHA Announces Potential Amendments to the Prop 65 Regulations

News

Linda Gilleran Named LCLD Fellow

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that partner Linda Sobczynski Gilleran has been named an LCLD Fellow for 2026. Linda joins a select group of experienced lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their...