Errin McCaulley, Jr. spoke at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)’s program “Breaking Down Microplastics: From Contamination to Compliance 2025” on December 15, offering practical insight into how microplastics are being detected, regulated, and addressed across Pennsylvania.
The program, co‑sponsored by PBI’s Environmental & Energy Law Section, examined statewide research findings, emerging legislative and regulatory activity, and a recent microplastics enforcement and cleanup action in Pennsylvania. The discussion highlighted how agencies approach investigations, coordinate responses, and guide corrective actions, giving attendees a grounded understanding of what microplastics oversight looks like today and what’s ahead.
McNees Wallace & Nurick announces that its Energy and Environmental Group has earned a ranking in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide for Environment (Pennsylvania). The recognition highlights the group’s well-established reputation for guiding clients through complex environmental regulatory, compliance, and litigation challenges. Published by Chambers and Partners, the Chambers USA Guide is one of the […]
On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, holding that the Borough’s stormwater charge is a tax — not a valid fee for service — and therefore cannot be collected from a state university immune from taxation. The ruling has immediate […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2025) — McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that five of its attorneys have been elected to membership, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The newly elected members are Ryan Gonder, Errin T. McCaulley Jr., Ashley Nichols Weber, Alison T. Smith, and Benjamin Ward. Membership at McNees signifies full inclusion in the firm’s leadership ranks, […]
by Scott Gould, Terry Bossert, Errin McCaulley, Brigid Khuri In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) took two actions regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), or so-called “forever chemicals,” that could have far-ranging implications. Drinking Water Standards First, USEPA established the first enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals. USEPA established Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCL”) for […]
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