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PFAS: Prop 65 and Other New Developments
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the subject of significant federal and state regulatory attention and two PFAS, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), have been added to the Prop 65 database of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Under the California Safe Drinking…
Nijman Franzetti LLP Receives 2019 Top Chambers USA Recognition
Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2019 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…
7th Circuit Holds that Contamination Does Not Automatically Mean Irreparable Harm
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that a company did not have to conduct any additional cleanup at its site based on a RCRA citizen suit when the company was already conducting a remediation with state oversight. Lajim, LLC v. General Electric Company, Nos. 18-1522…
What Have You Done To Help Another Women Today?
Nijman Franzetti is a proud sponsor of the Chicago Bar Association's celebration of Women's History Month. We were happy to support and join in the 2019 Women's History Month Luncheon "Celebrating the Progress of Women Lawyers" as well as the Working Women's Legal Summit on March…
Court Holds That CERCLA Does Not Apply To Disposal Of A “Naturally Occurring” Hazardous Substance
In a summary judgment opinion in Hobart Corporation, et al. v. The Dayton Power & Light Company, et al., 3:13-cv-115, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio held that untreated wood and wood ash from burning untreated wood is not a…
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