Congratulations to our friend and partner Jennifer Nijman on her 2020 election to the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL). Jennifer joins existing ACOEL Fellow Susan Franzetti as a member of this prestigious College and is one of twenty-eight lawyers elected this year. ACOEL President Andrea Field noted that the new Fellows are “…Drawn from … Continue reading "Jennifer T. Nijman Elected to American College of Environmental Lawyers"...

In a major move that brings a fourth partner with a wide-ranging practice to the firm, Nijman·Franzetti LLP proudly announces the arrival of their highly respected peer, Susan E. Brice. Since 1995, Brice has litigated state and federal disputes and has counseled clients on complicated scientific issues arising in environmental law, toxic torts and product … Continue reading "Veteran Environmental Litigator Susan E. Brice Joins Nijman Franzetti LLP"...

Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2020 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 seventh consecutive year as one of the top environmental practices … Continue reading "Nijman Franzetti LLP Receives 2020 Top Chambers USA Recognition"...

New amendments effective April 1st under California’s Proposition 65 “Clear and Reasonable Warning” regulations (Prop 65) clarify how entities in the supply chain can satisfy their warning obligations when the ultimate retailer is uncertain. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) now will require that the manufacturer, producer, packager, importer, supplier, or distributor … Continue reading "Prop 65 Update: New Amendments Clarify Supply Chain Warnings"...

To further assist parties buying, selling and redeveloping impacted properties, the IEPA now provides the option for an expedited review under the Agency’s Site Remediation Program. To obtain an expedited review, a Remediation Applicant must execute an expedited review agreement and pay an expedited review fee of $15,000. The IEPA’s Site Remediation Program (SRP) is … Continue reading "IEPA Finalizes Expedited SRP Review Option"...