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Bick Law LLP Explains FDA’s Oversight of the Food and Agriculture Sector During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed Apr 8th, On Compliance Counseling, by

As defined by the federal government, the food supply, including all food facilities and the agriculture industry, makes up critical infrastructure from farm to table and includes assets, systems, networks, and functions that provide vital services to the nation. It is essential that the food supply and associated supply chains are protected, and remain operational, including a workforce that is vital to production of the food supply. Promoting the ability […]

COVID-19 Halts The Supreme Court – Pending Environmental Case to be Heard in the Fall

Mon Apr 6th, On Environmental Law, by

The U.S. Supreme Court postponed its April 20th argument session, the last session of the year, as a result of COVID-19. The last time the Supreme Court closed its doors to the public due to an epidemic was during the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918, when the court postponed oral arguments by a few weeks. This time, the Court found a way to continue functioning as best it can, like […]

COVID-19 Follow Up – Investigations, Citizens’ Suits, and Criminal Enforcement

Fri Apr 3rd, On Compliance Counseling, by

After our post about COVID-19 and the EPA’s Enforcement Discretion Guidance Memo, we received follow up questions. Although this blog does not provide legal advice, we thought this was a critical question to consider. How do environmental consultants abide by “stay-at-home” orders and environmental agency regulatory requirements simultaneously? Although the analysis varies state by state, generally speaking, environmental investigation and remediation necessary to protect against imminent harm to public health […]

Bick Law LLP’s Environmental Compliance Lawyers Help Companies Navigate Compliance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed Apr 1st, On Compliance Counseling, by

On March 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued “COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program,” explaining how EPA plans to exercise enforcement discretion in response to certain forms of noncompliance, or delays in compliance, that are caused by COVID-19. The policy is retroactive to March 13, 2020, and EPA will provide seven days’ advance notice prior to terminating the temporary policy. COVID-19 Compliance Policy The purpose […]

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