Tue Feb 20th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
A recent ruling by the California Court of Appeal may have some hazardous substance manufacturers concerned that they could more frequently be the target of cost recovery actions by California agencies who have remediated redevelopment sites. In City of Modesto et al., v. The Dow Chemical Company et al., 19 Cal.App.5th 130 (2018) (“City of Modesto”), the court expanded on an earlier holding that the Polanco Redevelopment Act (Cal. Health […]
Wed Feb 14th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
Valentine’s Day has become synonymous with flowers, candy, balloons, and cards but one thing that often accompanies many of these gifts is not actually so cheery. Scientists and environmental experts are calling on the public to eliminate one Valentine’s staple from their celebrations today and throughout the year: glitter. Environmental experts argue that glitter is a direct environmental threat to aquatic environments worldwide. Most glitter is made of plastic and, […]
Wed Feb 7th, On Firm News, by Bick Law LLP
Kim Bick will be a panelist for an ABA “Cost Recovery Under California’s HSAA: New Cases Clarify the Right to Sue and Causation” webinar on March 6th at 1:00pm. Register here to attend!
Thu Jan 18th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), commonly known as Superfund, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to periodically update its National Priorities List (“NPL”). The NPL is the list of sites of national priority among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States. The NPL guides EPA in determining which sites warrant further investigation. EPA has announced that, on […]