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What Every Buyer Needs to Know About Environmental Due Diligence Before Closing a Real Estate Deal

Thu May 29th, On Environmental Law, by

Environmental due diligence is a key aspect of evaluating any potential commercial real estate acquisition. Yet, it frequently goes overlooked. When buyers fail to identify environmental liability risks before closing, they can find themselves facing significant unexpected costs—and, at this stage, it may be too late to hold the seller accountable. Learn more from an experienced California environmental attorney at Bick Law LLP: 3 Key Environmental Due Diligence Considerations for […]

EPA Administrator Zeldin Unveils Sweeping Measures to Address PFAS Contamination

Tue May 27th, On Compliance Counseling, Environmental Law, by

On April 28, 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled sweeping measures to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination in the United States. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS have faced scrutiny (and been the subject of litigation) for several years, and EPA’s new measures are designed to both “stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems,” and, “establish a clear liability framework that ensures […]

Phase I vs. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each?

Thu May 22nd, On Environmental Law, by

Conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an essential part of environmental due diligence when considering a potential commercial real estate acquisition. In some cases, a Phase II ESA will be necessary as well. What’s the difference? Learn more from an experienced California environmental attorney at Bick Law LLP: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) What is a Phase I ESA? Conducting a Phase I ESA […]

SCOTUS in Loper Bright Sends Us Back 40 Years

Tue Jul 2nd, On Environmental Law, by

Last Friday, June 30th, 2024, in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo et al., case number 22-451, and Relentless Inc. et al. v. Department of Commerce et al., case number 22-1219, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated a powerful and longstanding precedent that has controlled administrative law for 40 years. The high court’s 6-3 decision overruled Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, pursuant to which federal judges have deferred […]

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