The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued an April 23rd news release stating that a federal judge in Oregon sentenced two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H. Baxter wood treatment facility in...more
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut issued a March 4th press release stating that National Water Main Cleaning Company (“NWMCC”) was sentenced by the United States District Court for the...more
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a news release announcing the arrest and arraignment of Rajinder Singh Minhas alleging:
…multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly mismanaging and neglecting...more
The organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (“PEER”) issued a report addressing criminal prosecution of United States environmental laws.
The report was issued pursuant to a July 13th news release...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a February 9th news release stating that a federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, issued an indictment charging Joshua M. Franklin with violating the Clean Water...more
The United States Attorneys Office (Western District of Washington) issued a January 27th news release stating that John Sanft pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Seattle to: Mr. Sanft is described as a former plant...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a May 21st news release stating that Roger Osterhoudt pleaded guilty to negligently releases asbestos which violated the Clean Air Act.
Mr. Osterhoudt is stated to...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an Environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
4/26/2021
/ Clean Air Act ,
Clean Water Act ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Crimes ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Hazardous Waste ,
Plea Agreements ,
Sentencing ,
Water Control Board
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a January 16th news release stating that a Washington, D.C. individual had been sentenced in the United States District Court for allegedly violating the Toxic Substances...more
1/24/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Workers ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Violations ,
False Statements ,
General Contractors ,
Guilty Pleas ,
Improper Disposal ,
Lead Paint ,
OSHA ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Workplace Safety
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Issued on November 6th a press release announcing the sentencing of Electro- Plating Services Inc (“EPS”) and its owner Gary Sayers for alleged violations of the Resources...more
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) issued a September 10th news release stating that an Orleans Parish individual was arrested for allegedly violating environmental laws and criminal...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California issued a July 11th news release stating American Biodiesel, Inc. (“ABI”) had been sentenced by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller for...more
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut issued a May 23rd news release stating that Aleks Rakaj plead guilty to one count of illegal asbestos removal in violation of the Clean Air Act.
The...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a June 20th news release announcing an individual pleaded guilty to violating the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”).
Mohammad Sikder is alleged to have been...more
The Western District of Washington United States Attorney’s Office (“U.S. Attorney) issued an April 23rd news release announcing two individuals had been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 28 months in prison for...more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office (Southern District of New York) issued a May 1st news release stating that a lawsuit had been filed in the United States District Court against Chestnut Petroleum Distributor, Inc., and various...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced in an April 23rd news release that two individuals were found guilty of:
One count of conspiracy to make false statements to the United States Environmental...more
4/26/2019
/ Biodiesel ,
Criminal Conspiracy ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Statements ,
Fuel Tax ,
IRS ,
Renewable Energy Incentives ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Fraud
Stuart Spencer of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) undertook a presentation at the March meeting of the Arkansas Bar Association Environmental Law Section titled:
Volkswagen Settlement –...more
4/2/2019
/ Automotive Industry ,
Chrysler ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Clean Air Act ,
Consent Decrees ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Environmental Quality ,
Diesel Fuel ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Violations ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Mitigation ,
Settlement ,
Transportation Industry ,
Volkswagen
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a February 14th news release stating that Gary Alfred Sayers and his company, Electro-Plating Services Inc. (“EPSI”) pleaded guilty to a felony charge of illegal storage...more
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a February 8th news release stating that Fuel Bio One, LLC (“FBO”) had been sentenced for an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act.
The Elizabeth, New Jersey,...more
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) issued a January 23rd news release stating that Bryant Joseph Ballard pleaded guilty on January 18th in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court for illegal disposal of...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Court”) addressed an individual’s appeal of his conviction for allegedly violating United States Forest Service (“Forest Service”) regulations that:
. . . prohibit...more