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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

Governmental Actions That May Assist Insurance Recovery for Superstorm Sandy Claims

by Lynda A. Bennett, Andrew S. Zimmerman | Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 12/21/2012

Following the widespread destruction caused by “Superstorm Sandy,” the governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency and issued numerous emergency executive orders and directives. Some of these orders have...more

Hurricane Sandy and Environmental Compliance

by Pierce Atwood LLP on 10/31/2012

As we all prepare for -- or cope with -- the impacts of this storm, we hope you and your loved ones stay safe. Unfortunately, environmental impacts are inevitable. We are mindful that EPA was criticized after Katrina for...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-19 - Oct 15, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 10/18/2012

In This Legislative Update: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan;...more

Is Your Vehicle a CERCLA Facility?

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 9/13/2012

While we tend to think of a CERCLA “facility” as the real property where environmental contaminants have come to be located, it is important to remember that CERCLA’s definition of “facility” is actually much broader than...more

The Geneva Association Warns Governments To "Wake Up": Have They Too Drunk The Koolaid?

by Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 3/12/2012

Last week, the Geneva Association, which describes itself as “the leading international insurance think tank for strategically important insurance and risk management issues,” issued a report entitled “Extreme events and...more

Green Building Update - December 29, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/29/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Green builders await billions in stimulus dollars *Green Building Focus ..Study: Green building to triple by 2013 *Copenhagen Aftermath *Tool: Monitoring a building's carbon footprint *San...more

Green Building Update - December 31, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/31/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Lower fuel and home prices stall some green homes *The recession is poised to help green homes *Green Building Focus ..Buildings without AC: the latest green building trend *Insurance struggles to...more

Green Building Update - October 8 , 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/8/2008

In this issue: *Real estate firms awarded grants to find energy solutions *Green Building Focus: Report on bringing IT to water management *San Francisco issues solar challenge to 1,500 firms *Breathtaking Natural...more