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American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - May 29th - 30th, New York, NY

The PFAS regulatory landscape is evolving fast, and with a new administration on the horizon, major changes in compliance, enforcement, and litigation risks could be imminent. If your business fails to stay ahead, you can...more

Jones Day

Environmental Agencies, Superfund Cleanups, and Managing Enforcement Actions

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Partner Jane Borthwick Story talks about EPA Superfund sites, sorting out a company’s responsibilities related to a cleanup, how previous transactions can relate to liability, and the value of a long-term relationship with...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Illegal Spilling of Sewage Water into Sea Leads to Significant Fine

The Tel Aviv Magistrates’ Court has set a fine totaling ILS 340,000 on Kishle House (which operates the Setai Hotel in Jaffa) and on two company officers after the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection filed an...more

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The Current and Future Landscapes of EPA Criminal and Civil Enforcement

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In this episode of Green Earth White Collar, Wiley Associates Grace Mahan and Holly Wilson discuss the trends they’ve seen in EPA criminal and civil enforcement over the last year and share their predictions for EPA...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Navigating Environmental Enforcement in the Biden Administration - March 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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While the texts of environmental laws do not change without an act of Congress, executive branch agencies that enforce those laws have a great deal of discretion in what kinds of violations to prioritize for investigation and...more

BCLP

Enforcement Undertakings: The Shifting Landscape of Environmental Criminal Liability

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In recent years, there has been a fundamental change in the way that breaches of environmental law in England and Wales are dealt with – the number of prosecutions is decreasing, the quantum of fines is increasing and the use...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

U.S. EPA Issues COVID-19 Enforcement Policy

Below is a link to the temporary policy issued March 26, 2020 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which explicitly provides a vehicle for companies and facilities to avoid penalties for non-compliance...more

BCLP

Why Should You Care About PFAS?

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Both Congress and United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) are working to address what some call a “PFAS contamination crisis.” Enforcement actions and lawsuits have so far focused on the companies that have...more

Troutman Pepper

Expect Increased Environmental Regulatory Scrutiny in the Wake of the Flint Water Crisis

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The regulated community should plan for an increased level of agency oversight, inspection and enforcement and increased public involvement. Although there has been much finger pointing as to which party or parties may...more

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Recent Developments Regarding Disposal of Pharmaceutical Products

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Recent environmental developments may impact the health care industry and should continue to be monitored. Several environmental developments related to the discarding of pharmaceutical products (including veterinary...more

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Every Picture Tells a Story... Convincing Regulators and Courts of Your Client’s Position

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When facing the potential of spending large sums of money on remediation, administrative enforcement, or litigation due to a chemical release to the environment, you must be able to take the collected information and data and...more

King & Spalding

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: International Arbitration: Chevron Tribunal Declares Ecuador in Breach of Interim Awards

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On February 7, 2013, an investment arbitration tribunal issued its third interim measures award in the Chevron vs. Ecuador case. The tribunal found Ecuador in breach of its previous award ordering Ecuador to take all measures...more

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