An annual Environmental Protection Agency report on toxins will include reporting on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—chemicals used in industrial and manufacturing processes around the globe—for the first time. Earlier this week, the EPA published preliminary Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data about chemical releases, chemical waste management, and pollution prevention activities Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to strengthen existing disclosure rules for Chinese technology firms as Beijing continues its crackdowns on companies raising capital through offshore entities. Last month, the SEC announced a number of new directives for staff regarding Chinese companies that register securities directly in the U.S. Read More
Amazon has announced that it will appeal a record European Union fine of $886.6 million, incurred for processing personal data in violation of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. The Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) handed down the fine in July in a decision that Amazon said Read More
