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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

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

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

Companies With Formaldehyde Risks Should Consider Insurance Issues Sooner, Not Later

by Gilbert LLP on 7/11/2012

In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report identifying formaldehyde as a “known carcinogen” with possible ties to leukemia. Commentators have speculated that this development may...more

Justices Weigh Arguments on Stacking in Toxic Tort Cases

by Barger & Wolen on 6/6/2012

California Supreme Court justices heard arguments recently in a novel case that could significantly impact the amount insurers must pay to clean up toxic waste....more

Food Insurance And Risk Management Newsletter - December 2011

by Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 12/19/2011

In This Issue: - THE SPREADING WEB OF FOOD RECALL LIABILITY Suits against Jensen Farms arising from its sale of listeria-tainted cantaloupes are expected to seek more than $100,000,000. These damages are estimated...more

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