Environmental Concerns In Health Care Facility Transactions
Stephen C. Smith of Law Offices of Harry F. Klodowski
The recent focus on the anticipated regulatory reform of health care has stimulated an unprecedented level of .
RCRA Citizenship Provision Preempts State Law
Robert W. Thomson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
In the case of Boyes v. Shell Oil Products Company, 2000 W.L. 3724 (January4, 2000), the United States Court of Ap.
Water Boards Taking New Approach to Underground Fuel Tank Cleanups
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
February 1996 The California State Water Resources Control Board recently issued new guidance to the Regional Wate.
Selection And Effective Use Of Environmental Consultants- Part I
Lee A. Chilcote of Arter & Hadden LLP
This article is the first article in a series of three that discusses the basic considerations in preparing (or issuing) a request for qualifications and/or a request for proposal to an environmental consultant.
Environmental Client Alert
Pepper Hamilton LLP
This alert summarizes an EPA recommendation that telecommunications companies must improve their environmental compliance efforts.
Justice Department and EPA Step Up Chemical Security Enforcement
Chris Locke,Deborah J. Schmall,Jon L. Benjamin and Ladd Cahoon of Farella Braun + Martel LLP
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced plans this month for stepped up inspections focusing on companies that fail to protect against possible terrorist attacks on pipelines, fuel storage tanks, chemical plants and drinking water facilities. Owners and operators can minimize both the vulnerability of their facilities and risk of severe fines and other penalties for non-compliance by conducting internal facility audits to identify deficiencies. The results of the audits can be protected from unwarranted disclosure under the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, and (in some jurisdictions) the self-evaluative privilege.
Underground Storage Tanks
Bodman LLP
As we have noted in past newsletters, by December 22, 1998 underground storage tanks must be brought into complianc.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Underground Storage Tanks, Issues Firm Assurances to Prospective Purchaser of UST Site
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation ("TDEC"), Division of Underground Storage Tan.
New Underground Storage Tank Regulations Looming Large in 1998
Julia L. Huff of Briggs & Morgan
December 22, 1998 is an important date for commercial and industrial property owners, their lenders, lawyers and c.
Underground Storage Tanks: Fixtures of Personalty
Steven Macklin Mills of Steven M. Mills, P.C.
Legal disputes often arise concerning ownership of underground storage tanks, which have been installed .
Real Estate Finance
Peter B. Rotch of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A.
The recent combination of low interest rates and increased fervor with which commercial banks are pursuing real estate-based loans has created an opportunity for many small to medium sized businesses to consider purchasing their property for the first time.
Environmental Law in the Virginia Legislature
Woods Rogers PLC
Petroleum Storage Tank Fund. Provides that any person or state agency seeking reimbursement from the Petroleum Sto.
Recent Court of Appeals Decision Highlights: The Importance of Timely Assertion of Claims in Environmental Litigation
Dean F. Pacific of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
This paper discusses the Shields v. Shell Oil Company decision whereby the Michigan Court of Appeals interpreted the time limit imposed in the statute as being not merely a statute of limitations subject to the discovery rule and other exceptions, but rather as a statute of repose.
Summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Environmental Protection Agency
This publication provides a brief overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
New Land Disposal Restrictions Govern Metal-Bearing Waste, Mineral Processing Waste and Contaminated Soil
Jeffrey L. Woolstrum of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a significant rule under the Resource C.
Environmental Law--Hauling Petroleum Products
Caudle & Spears, P.A.
N.C. law that relates to or regulates public or private carriers who haul petroleum products is substantial and .
Removal of Underground Storage Tanks
Daniel E. Kleinman of Levy & Droney P.C.
The scenario is becoming commonplace. Sellers list their residence for sale. Buyers submit an offer c.
Tanks a Lot? Or Lunch at Louie's
Steven P. Kaiser of Steven P. Kaiser
Stuart wheeled his Riviera into the parking lot of Louie's Restaurant, Waukegan, Illinois, a lunch hour favorite of.
New Golf Course Insurance Program Available
Saul Ewing LLP
With the increase popularity of golf, and the number of lawsuits associated with the sport being filed - fr.
Deadlines Are Extended For The New Spill Prevention, Control, And Countermeasure Regulation
Philip J. Schworer of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued regulations amending the requirements applicable to facility owners and operators who store or handle oil at non-transportation-related facilities. Oil spill prevention, control and countermeasure regulations were initially promulgated by EPA under authority of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations promulgated pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act.
Court puts teeth into service contract language
Matthew E. Mitchell of Keegan Werlin LLP
For years, the first question posed by an oilheat dealer upon receipt of a claim for a leaking tank or oil line was.