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Is Illinois Re-Thinking Causation in Toxic Tort Cases?
Proving causation is a core element of any tort case. An individual cannot be sued for another’s injury if he played no role in the injury occurring. But this concept becomes much more complex in the context of a toxic-tort case. The medical conditions allegedly caused by exposure to toxic substances can take decades to … Continue reading "Is Illinois Re-Thinking Causation in Toxic Tort Cases?"...
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Prop 65: March 11 Short-Form Warning Public Hearing
OEHHA has scheduled a public hearing on March 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. PT as a result of a request from The Gorilla Glue Company. The hearing will be conducted remotely. Information concerning how to participate in the hearing will be posted on OEHHA’s website prior to next week’s meeting. More information about the public … Continue reading "Prop 65: March 11 Short-Form Warning Public Hearing"...
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Molly Snittjer Speaks at Notre Dame’s Real Estate Law Society Program
Molly Snittjer, a Notre Dame Law School alum and Nijman Franzetti associate, spoke today on an Alumni Panel hosted by the Notre Dame Real Estate Law Society. She joined fellow ND alums Tomas Castellanos, a real estate associate at Holland & Knight, and Ryan McCaffrey, general counsel to Post Brothers, to discuss real estate law … Continue reading "Molly Snittjer Speaks at Notre Dame’s Real Estate Law Society Program"...
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Prop 65 Update: OEHHA Takes Aim at Short-Form Warnings
Proposed amendments seek sweeping changes to the popular short-form Prop 65 warning. Any company using this warning must revise their labeling. Companies will no longer be allowed to use the “just label everything” strategy as the short-form warning now will require identification of at least one product-specific Prop 65 chemical. Regulatory Background: California’s Environmental Protection Agency, … Continue reading "Prop 65 Update: OEHHA Takes Aim at Short-Form Warnings"...
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DOJ’s Evolving SEP Policy
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"...