Chemicals Management for Electronics, presented by Chemical Watch, is a two-day virtual conference offering the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics.  Day one will focuse on regulatory updates and the latest on substances, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) while day two will cover e-waste and eco-design, followed by a look at the circular economy and batteries. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present "USA EPA and TSCA updates for the electronics sector" on December 13, 2022. 

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is more than an aspiration, and realizing it in real time is not easy. A well-designed ESG strategy can achieve meaningful improvements in corporate performance and provide real value to stakeholders through specific commitments to corporate responsibility. Any such approach, however, must be measurable, transparent, and accountable. Join experts from FTI Consulting, Christine DiBartolo and Ken Ditzel, and Lynn L. Bergeson for “Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues: A Business Imperative, presented by The Acta Group (Acta^®) affilate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®).

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 30th Fall Conference will look at rapidly emerging developments in environmental, energy, and resources law, including the novel approaches taken to bring solutions to climate change, sustainability, clean air, clean water, chemical management, environmental justice, and other transformative issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present during the "Periodic Review: Reinvigorated Chemical Product Regulation under FIFRA and TSCA" session.

The lifecycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increased public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of a product at the end of its useful life, as well as toxicity data. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving policy matters.

The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) mid-year meeting, IMPACT2022, brings together professionals and thought leaders to learn about and engage on the public policy issues that impact the household and commercial products industry. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present during the Regulatory Affairs Council on May 11, 2022. Acta affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor. 

Case Medical presents "Sustainable Cleaning Chemistries for a Healthier World," covering how healthcare can maintain optimal infection prevention without harm; how to reduce the impact of hazardous cleaning chemistries on patients and staff; the importance of cleaning and the science behind it; how validated cleaners and water quality contribute to better outcomes; and how safer chemical usage in healthcare settings can contribute to a healthier world. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta^®), will present. 

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2022, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened a year into a new Congress, a more conservative Supreme Court, and under the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®), and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "Chemical Regulation and Emerging Contaminants: Update and What to Expect in 2022."

2022 will bring competing priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for which companies should now prepare. The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present “What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022,” a webinar offering our best informed judgment as to the trends and key developments B&C’s legal, scientific, and regulatory professionals expect to see in 2022. These include consequential policy shifts reflecting the Biden Administration’s “all of government” commitment to environmental justice and continuing evolution of EPA’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act under Dr. Michal I. Freedhoff’s leadership. The webinar focused on themes outlined in our Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2022, released on January 3, 2022.

During the 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook, the NACD Legislative Affairs Team will discuss what actions to expect from Congress on issues such as the supply chain crisis. The Regulatory Affairs Team will then review top regulatory issues including agency enforcement activities and the status of OSHA’s updates to the Hazard Communication Standard. Finally, the team will discuss tools you can use and ways you can be involved to best protect your business. Registration is free and open to all. The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor. 

The Product Stewardship Society's (PSS) PSX 2021 Conference offers a comprehensive education program focusing on the topics that matter most to product stewardship professionals. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta^®) and President of the PSS Board of Directors, will moderate "Getting What You Want: How to Persuasively Request Product Stewardship Resources." 

Join the Product Stewardship Society (PSS) and a panel of experts for a unique webinar on how your role as a product steward can make an impact. You’ll learn strategies you can use to support your organization during business disruptions."The Critical Role of Product Stewardship in Business Continuity" includes a facilitated panel discussion with real-world examples provided of product stewardship management in the aftermath of disruptive events like the pandemic. Specific examples will be shared to illustrate how product stewards can help organizations successfully transition from incident management to recovery and resume operations in a “new normal.” The Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to sponsor this complimentary webinar. 

Join The Acta Group (Acta^®) President Lynn L. Bergeson and Acta Director of Chemistry Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. for "U.S. Chemical Regulation: What's New, What's Hot," to discuss new topics in U.S. industrial chemical regulation, their implications for chemical stakeholders, and suggested actions for chemical producers, importers, processors, and manufacturers of finished goods containing chemicals.

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Acta Group (Acta^®) affiliate (Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) were pleased to announce the fifth annual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state of TSCA implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments. Topics included how EPA is implementing Section 6 risk evaluation provisions, changes in new chemical review, existing chemical risk management provisions, and TSCA’s role in achieving environmental justice, among other topics.A full recording of the event with additional suggested readings and other resources are available on the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) website for members of ELI.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on business operations. While we are all eager to put the pandemic behind us, other catastrophic events will inevitably occur. To strengthen organizational resilience going forward, we must examine lessons learned and position product stewardship as a key player in business continuity and crisis management.

This future-focused webinar identified the broad range of complex, unresolved, and evolving issues product stewards have faced and continue to face because of the pandemic. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) moderated and B&C was a proud sponsor. A complimentary on-demand recording is availble now. 

Business & Learning Resources (BLR^®) is hosting "What To Expect From the Biden EPA?," a webinar presented by Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®). With Joe Biden now occupying the White House the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will plot a much different course than the one it has been on for the past 4 years under the Trump administration. This webinar will explore what Biden’s initiatives look like in practice for the regulated community, what other action can be expected, and how much effort will be put into walking back the Trump policies.

Chemical Watch presents Key Regulatory Updates: Europe, Asia and The Americas 2021, taking a close look at the latest updates in chemicals control legislation across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present "The Challenges of Enforcing TSCA" and Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C, will present "FIFRA Hot Topics for Team Biden."

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2021, a high-level program covering the key issues arising in each of the major areas of environmental law and their intersections.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "Chemicals Regulation: Latest Developments" on February 25, 2021.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present  “What To Expect When You’re Electing (a New President),” a webinar focusing on the incoming Biden Administration, including what policies and initiatives can be expected in the next four years and how any likely regulatory directions may affect our clients. Registration is now open.

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and ISSA are hosting the three-part webinar series Cleaning Products: A Regulatory Review. Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), and Heather F. Collins, M.S., Regulatory Consultant, B&C, will present "Regulatory Relief—EPA and COVID related Disinfectants and FDA on Hand Sanitizers" on November 11, 2020.

PSX 2020, presented by the Product Stewardship Society (PSS), was designed to support  professional growth by providing education relevant to current, emerging, and future issues in product stewardship. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson, President of PSS Board of Directors, gave opening remarks. Karin F. Baron, Senior Regulatory Consultant with B&C and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C, presented “Evaluating New Chemicals and Disconnects in Hazard Communication.” B&C was a proud sponsor.