Author: Molly Snittjer

• Illinois Environmental Justice Legislation Update

  March 15 / Posted By Molly Snittjer

  Illinois House Bill 4093 Summary  On March 4, 2022, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 4093, which creates new environmental justice (“EJ”) related provisions and amendments in the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, 415 ILCS 5/1 et seq (“Act”). HB 4093 (the “EJ Bill”) was sent to the Illinois Senate for consideration on March … Continue reading "Illinois Environmental Justice Legislation Update"...

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• DOJ’s Evolving SEP Policy

  October 10 / Posted By Molly Snittjer

  For decades prior to the Trump Administration, Supplemental Environmental Projects (“SEPs”), have been incorporated into environmental enforcement settlements by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) as an efficient way to achieve environmental progress following an environmental violation, and mitigate civil penalties. However, starting in June 2017, the legality of SEPs began to be questioned by … Continue reading "DOJ’s Evolving SEP Policy"...

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• Nijman Franzetti Receives 2021 Top Chambers USA Recognition

  June 08 / Posted By Molly Snittjer

  Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal directory, featuring client-led intelligence on America’s leading lawyers for business. Nijman Franzetti was honored to be recognized with a Band 1 ranking for the eighth consecutive year as one of the top three environmental … Continue reading "Nijman Franzetti Receives 2021 Top Chambers USA Recognition"...

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• PFAS Update: What Lawyers Need to Know

  December 03 / Posted By Molly Snittjer

  In a recent article on the Chicago Bar Association’s legal blog @thebar, Nijman Franzetti Partner Lynn Grayson equips lawyers in all practice areas with essential information they should know about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — a category of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940’s in many industrial applications and consumer products, such as carpeting, … Continue reading "PFAS Update: What Lawyers Need to Know"...

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• Nijman Franzetti Partners Recognized in 2021 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America”

  November 26 / Posted By Molly Snittjer

  Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce that partners Susan Brice, Susan Franzetti, E. Lynn Grayson and Jennifer Nijman have each been included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law, with E. Lynn Grayson being selected as the 2021 Environmental Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago. Susan Franzetti and … Continue reading "Nijman Franzetti Partners Recognized in 2021 Edition of “Best Lawyers in America”"...

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