Geoffrey G. Why,
Partner and Verrill Diversity Partner

gwhy@verrill-law.com

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June 7, 2024 Press Releases

30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide More

August 28, 2023 Media Mentions

DEI Chief Roles Hard to Fill Amid Wavering Commitments, Lawsuits More Bloomberg Law

August 15, 2023 Media Mentions

Local Law Firm Hires First-Ever ‘Diversity Partner’ More Boston Business Journal

August 10, 2023 Press Releases

Verrill Appoints Firm’s First-Ever Diversity Partner, Geoffrey Why More

June 9, 2023 Press Releases

30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in 2023 Chambers & Partners Guide More Chambers

March 9, 2023 Press Releases

Verrill Partner Geoffrey Why Named One of Boston’s Most Influential Asian American Pacific Islanders 2023 More

June 8, 2022 Press Releases

31 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in 2022 Chambers & Partners Guide More

Firm Highlights

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Loper Bright and Massachusetts Environmental Law: Navigating the Boundaries of Federal and State Authority

While the SCOTUS’s Loper Bright Enterprises et al. (Loper) decision reversing Chevron was a win for those seeking to rein in the administrative state at the federal level, it does not sound the death...

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Massachusetts Provides Extra Protection to Environmental Justice Communities from Air Pollution

In a groundbreaking move, effective July 1, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will tighten the permitting requirement for certain existing and new sources of air pollution located near an environmental justice population...

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Governor Healey Enacts Transformative Clean Energy and Economic Development Laws: Streamlined Permitting, Equity Protections, and Extended Project Approvals

On November 20, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Massachusetts Leads Act, engrossing House Bill 5100 (the “MA Leads Act”), which, among many funding provisions, contains two changes that will significantly benefit project developers...

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Better Communication Among Regulators and the Regulated Can Improve Outcomes for Wastewater Permittees

As our understanding of the environment and anthropogenic impact grows, protection efforts increasingly spawn regulation. Media coverage of perceived harms to health and the environment and well-funded advocacy by conservation organizations usually eclipse the...

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30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide

Verrill has been rated as a Leading Firm in a total of 12 categories and subcategories as evaluated by London-based Chambers & Partners, one of the world's most respected legal research and publishing firms...

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The Plastics Problem In Massachusetts Part II: Plastic Bags

In my October 2023 blog post about “ The Plastics Problem in Massachusetts ,” I noted that environmental and some mainstream groups have been attacking traditional recycling of plastics in an effort to stop...

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Navigating Maine's Renewable Energy Rate Revisions: Key Insights on PUC Docket No. 2024-00137 and 2024-00149

The Maine PUC has recently opened two related dockets that will significantly impact the renewable energy industry. The first, Docket No. 2024-00137, is a follow-on docket to the PUC’s Investigation into the Stranded Cost...

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Massachusetts’ Mandated Multi-Family Zoning Moves Forward, But Some Towns Resist

Town Meetings across Massachusetts are voting on zoning bylaws that would encourage multi-family housing. According to Section 3A of the Zoning Act, passed in 2021, 177 cities and towns near MBTA transit must ensure...

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Administrative Penalties Under Scrutiny: Jarkesy’s Potential Impact on EPA and Massachusetts Enforcement

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) often uses civil penalties to punish environmental violators. The EPA can either pursue a penalty through its internal administrative process or have the Justice Department file suit...

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EPA Issues Final National Drinking Water Standard for Six PFAS Compounds

On April 10, 2024, after receiving nearly 122,000 comments on the proposed rule, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (“NPDWR”) for six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...

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Geoffrey G. Why, Partner and Verrill Diversity Partner

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Firm Highlights

Loper Bright and Massachusetts Environmental Law: Navigating the Boundaries of Federal and State Authority

Massachusetts Provides Extra Protection to Environmental Justice Communities from Air Pollution

Governor Healey Enacts Transformative Clean Energy and Economic Development Laws: Streamlined Permitting, Equity Protections, and Extended Project Approvals

Better Communication Among Regulators and the Regulated Can Improve Outcomes for Wastewater Permittees

30 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2024 Chambers & Partners Guide

The Plastics Problem In Massachusetts Part II: Plastic Bags

Navigating Maine's Renewable Energy Rate Revisions: Key Insights on PUC Docket No. 2024-00137 and 2024-00149

Massachusetts’ Mandated Multi-Family Zoning Moves Forward, But Some Towns Resist

Administrative Penalties Under Scrutiny: Jarkesy’s Potential Impact on EPA and Massachusetts Enforcement

EPA Issues Final National Drinking Water Standard for Six PFAS Compounds

Geoffrey G. Why,
Partner and Verrill Diversity Partner