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EPA’s Renewed Emphasis on Self-Disclosed Violation Policies
EPA recently announced its renewed emphasis on encouraging regulated entities to voluntarily discover, promptly disclose, expeditiously correct, and take steps to prevent recurrence of environmental violations. Specifically, EPA is taking steps to enhance and promote the eDisclosure program and to encourage new owners to take advantage of opportunities to increase compliance through reliance on existing … Continue reading "EPA’s Renewed Emphasis on Self-Disclosed Violation Policies"...
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Grayson Speaks on NAFTA Environmental Matters
E. Lynn Grayson will speak this week at the Comprehensive Trade Agreement and the Modernized NAFTA program hosted by the Chicago Bar Association and the Bar of Montreal. The conference will address the new international regimes which our domestic and global economies will have to navigate and will cover questions concerning investments, trade remedies and … Continue reading "Grayson Speaks on NAFTA Environmental Matters"...
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U.S. Business and Whistleblower Protection Programs
Whistleblower complaints and fraud claims are on the rise across industry sectors and within differing subject matter areas. While we traditionally think about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in connection with workplace safety, OSHA also is the one stop shop for whistleblower programs. Since the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act … Continue reading "U.S. Business and Whistleblower Protection Programs"...
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Nijman Franzetti LLP Receives Top Chambers USA Recognition
Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2018 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 once again be recognized as one of the top environmental practices in Illinois with a Band 1 ranking. In … Continue reading "Nijman Franzetti LLP Receives Top Chambers USA Recognition"...
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Judge Rules Coffee Requires Prop 65 Cancer Warning
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle recently ruled that coffee requires Prop 65 cancer warnings due to the likely presence of acrylamide. Judge Berle ruled that the coffee companies failed to satisfy their burden of proving that the consumption of coffee confers a benefit to human health. If the ruling stands, defendants face significant penalties. At … Continue reading "Judge Rules Coffee Requires Prop 65 Cancer Warning"...