Companies of all sizes and in all industries need to ensure that they are giving due consideration to environmental compliance. Not only can compliance failures harm the environment, but they can also expose companies to significant liability. As a result, a proactive approach to compliance is essential, and company owners and executives should not hesitate to contact a California environmental attorney if necessary.   Steps Companies Can Take Now to Enhance […]

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California’s new climate disclosure regulations are set to take effect next year. Thereafter, companies that are not in compliance will be at risk of incurring substantial penalties—from $50,000 to $500,000 per year. For covered entities, now is the time to take action. Learn more from the California environmental compliance lawyers at Bick Law LLP: California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) […]

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Commercial property owners (and in some cases, other persons who cause, allow, or discover a release of hazardous substances) may be required to report certain environmental contamination events to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as state and local agencies, under various circumstances. Not only can failure to report environmental contamination lead to steep penalties, but if a deal to sell the property is in the works, it […]

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Permitting is a key aspect of Clean Water Act compliance for companies doing business in California. For many companies, this includes obtaining and maintaining Industrial General Permit (IGP) coverage for businesses with industrial operations coming into contact with stormwater. If your company is required to have IGP coverage, what do you need to know about compliance? Find out from an experienced California water lawyer at Bick Law LLP. Using Industrial […]

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