The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | November 11, 2021
CERCLA Section 113(f) authorizes contribution claims among parties jointly and severally liable for the same response actions or costs. Section 113(f)(1) goes on to provide that "in resolving contribution claims, the court may allocate response costs among liable parties using such equitable factors as the court determines are appropriate."
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jessica Hunt and Michael Dillon | November 4, 2021
This article provides a brief overview of the progress that the EPA has made to date in complying with Biden's executive orders and provides an update to the regulated community about recent and impending rule changes.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joe Yeager | November 4, 2021
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Senate passed President Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684 or Infrastructure Bill) by a vote of 69-30. The $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill received bipartisan support with a proposed $550 billion in new infrastructure spending over the next five years that would be offset by a combination of tax and nontax provisions.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | October 14, 2021
Storm water claims may be an emerging small-scale form of litigation driven by climate change. In Pennsylvania, like many parts of the country, a changing climate has increased the frequency of heavy rains and the intensity of rainfall events
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lisa M. Bruderly | October 7, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced, on Sept. 3, that they would no longer implement the then-current definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) effective immediately.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kenneth J. Warren | October 7, 2021
On Oct. 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft strategic plan (plan) for fiscal years 2022-2026. The plan sets forth the EPA's priorities for protecting human health and the environment through various principles, goals and strategies. Public comment on the plan may be submitted to the EPA on or before Nov. 12.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | September 16, 2021
The decision to apply Section 113 or Section 107 action-by-action or settlement-by-settlement does not improve CERCLA's concinnity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Zachary Koslap and Matthew Sullivan | September 9, 2021
With major environmental justice reforms and lawmaking viewed by some as a partisan issue, reforms at the federal level are expected to occur mostly within the executive branch, while state legislatures have taken the lead in advancing environmental justice legislation.
By Jessie Yount | August 31, 2021
Morgan Lewis hires again as the firm sees an inflection moment in environmental, social and governance matters.
By ALM Staff | August 27, 2021
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