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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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California recently held that California’s addition of dietary acrylamide to the Proposition 65 warning list was unconstitutional. The decision came in the case of California Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta, which the Chamber of Commerce initially filed in 2019. While the decision is specific to dietary acrylamide, the court’s analysis provides some valuable insights for evaluating future challenges to listings under Proposition […]

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In California, real estate owners owe various legal duties to inform prospective buyers and tenants of environmental hazards on their properties. Noncompliance with these legal duties can expose owners to substantial liability, so it is essential to work closely with an experienced California environmental attorney to ensure compliance. Of course, in addition to disclosing environmental hazards, owners of commercial and residential properties may also be required to make various other […]

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Most commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies exclude coverage for pollution-related liability. This has been the case for nearly 40 years, since the insurance industry took steps to protect itself in the wake of the enactment of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). But, for prospective buyers who want to protect themselves, there are still options available. Learn more from the California contamination lawyers at Bick Law […]

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