EPR Lawsuits & SALT Surprises: Compliance Season in Oregon, New State Laws, and the Future of Extended Producer Responsibility

In the latest episode of the GeTtin' SALTy & Beyond podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Greenberg Traurig colleague Madeline Orlando for a deeper dive into the evolving world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and their impact on state policy landscape.   The duo recaps major developments since their last discussion (https://www.gtlaw.com/en/insights/2025/5/gettin-salty-episode-53) including newly passed EPR laws in Maryland and Washington, Oregon's first EPR compliance season, and the complexities of multi-state reporting.  They then highlight the recent lawsuit challenging Oregon's EPR program—raising constitutional due process questions, as well as non-delegation issues under the Oregon Constitution and the role of third-party administrators. Their conversation highlights transparency concerns, unpredictable fee structures, and the real-world impact on businesses navigating these new EPR obligations.  Plus, Nikki and Maddie share personal stories from their unusual past jobs, adding a human touch to their tax policy discussion.