Environmental Claims

Defense Cost Analysis in Complex Environmental Fee Claims

by David J. McMahon | Barger & Wolen on 5/21/2013

Introduction - Many of our litigation management audits involve complex environmental cleanup cases. In these cases, it is important to first evaluate the underlying matter, including the fact patterns of the various...more

DynCorp's 'Strategic' Defense In Drug Crop Spraying Suit [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 5/14/2013

May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Eric Lasker, partner at Hollingsworth LLP, talks with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck about successfully defending DynCorp International Inc. in U.S. federal court litigation with several thousand...more

Senate Bill 814 Proposes Sweeping and Retroactive Changes to Environmental Claims Handling in Oregon

by Molly Eckman | Cozen O'Connor on 5/8/2013

On March 13, 2013, the Oregon legislature introduced Senate Bill 814 to create sweeping reforms on environmental claims handling regulations and available remedies for insureds facing liability for cleanup of contaminated...more

EU Environment Report - April 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan, David Strelzyk-Herzog | White & Case LLP on 5/3/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals: - Commission adds eight substances to REACH authorisation list *Climate Change: - European Parliament opposes “backloading” proposal for ETS allowances - Council...more

Insurance Recovery Law -- May 01, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/2/2013

Insurers Had Duty to Defend Regardless of Whether Allegations in Underlying Cases Are True or False, Says Illinois Court - On April 12, 2013, an Illinois trial court ordered that Travelers Casualty & Surety Company,...more

Missouri To Pilot Reforms To Corrective Action Clean-Up Program

by Adam Troutwine | Polsinelli on 4/29/2013

Businesses involved in clean-up of environmentally contaminated sites often face a time-consuming and expensive process. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency will pilot reforms...more

Earth Matters - April 2013: Update on Federal Trade Commission Guides for Green Marketing

by Susan Marriott | Phillips Lytle LLP on 4/25/2013

In the August 2010 issue of the Earth Matters newsletter, we provided recommendations for incorporating transparency into “green” marketing efforts based on the “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (the...more

Advertising Law -- Dec 14, 2012

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 12/14/2012

In This Issue: Hotel Web Sites Receive Warning Letters From the FTC; Not So Lucky? Jeans Brand to Pay $10M to Settle Text Message Suit; NAD: Environmental Claims for Cookware Products Are Overstated; Another “Natural”...more

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Defense Cost Analysis in Complex Environmental Fee Claims

DynCorp's 'Strategic' Defense In Drug Crop Spraying Suit [Video]

Senate Bill 814 Proposes Sweeping and Retroactive Changes to Environmental Claims Handling in Oregon

EU Environment Report - April 2013

Insurance Recovery Law -- May 01, 2013

Missouri To Pilot Reforms To Corrective Action Clean-Up Program

Earth Matters - April 2013: Update on Federal Trade Commission Guides for Green Marketing

Advertising Law -- Dec 14, 2012

DynCorp's 'Strategic' Defense In Drug Crop Spraying Suit [Video]

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