Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present complex and evolving risks in addition to legislative and regulatory concerns. This webinar series is designed to equip in-house counsel with a comprehensive understanding of PFAS-related liabilities, from litigation trends and hidden legal threats to insurance coverage strategies and financial exposure. Through our insights and real-world case studies, we will explore proactive approaches to mitigating PFAS risks, ensuring that stakeholders are prepared to navigate the challenges posed by this emerging legal and business landscape.
Upcoming Events in This Series
June 26, 2025 | “PFAS” (Un)Defined: Deconstructing How PFAS Is Defined and the Impact of Broad Definitions on Your Business | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
The acronym PFAS encompasses thousands of different fluorinated substances with various carbon chain lengths, side groups, and functional groups. But not all PFAS are created equal. In fact, relatively few have been studied with any level of scientific rigor. Nevertheless, state and federal lawmakers continue to propose—and often pass—regulations that target all PFAS as a class. Several industries, organizations, and agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have been vocal in their opposition to such broad class-based bans, performing studies and/or issuing reports detailing how widespread bans on all fluorinated substances would significantly impact critical sectors of the U.S. economy. In this session, we will examine how only a few PFAS, primarily PFOA and PFOS, are driving current regulations, explore the differences between polymeric and non-polymeric PFAS, and discuss how broad class-based bans could impact your business.