Taft is skilled at prosecuting and defending complex cases involving
environmental litigation involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), similar state statutes, class actions and common law claims.
Environmental Law attorneys also serve as regional counsel to a major petroleum company, handling claims and
environmental litigation involving underground storage tanks and other petroleum - related releases.
Lightfoot has represented several textile manufacturers in
environmental litigation involving discharges of treated wastewater.
Not exact matches
She has extensive trial and appellate experience
involving business and contract disputes, fraud and civil RICO, trademarks and copyrights, e-commerce, broker / dealer sales practices,
environmental litigation, defamation and trade libel, restrictive covenants, whistleblower, discrimination and sexual harassment claims.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents
involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened
litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes
involving the tax and
environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Among the services DP&F can provide are assistance with sales and purchases of wineries and vineyards, debt / equity financing, grape sale / purchase agreements, alcohol beverage regulation, land use planning,
environmental regulation, establishment of wine appellations, broker and distribution agreements and terminations, license transfers, labeling matters,
litigation involving wine contamination (including cork taint), and business succession planning.
PIJAC, local fishers and scientists, and aquatic businesses across the nation have since been
involved in an expensive series of engagements — including
litigation,
environmental impact reviews and legislative changes that could decide the future of the fishing industry in Hawaii.
We understand that you have become aware of the regulatory nightmare that will almost certainly ensue from any one of several
litigation strategies
involving the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National
Environmental Policy Act.
Adding foreign companies to the
litigation is a tactical maneuver to keep the dispute out of state court, where the cities have more favorable prospects, and force it into federal court, said Julia Olson, executive director and chief legal counsel for the
environmental law group Our Children's Trust, which isn't
involved in the case.
The group, which also includes professionals in the firm's Washington, Chicago and Phoenix offices, has handled
litigation in more than 30 states in cases ranging from putative nationwide class actions and mass actions for personal injury and property damage to complex
environmental investigation and / or remediation issues and matters
involving multiple defendants and hundreds of products.
In recent years, Lightfoot has been
involved in mass tort
environmental litigation across the Southeast
involving underground contamination in the petroleum industry, the wood - treating industry, the equipment - manufacturing industry, and the fertilizer industry.
Gary has litigated cases
involving claims arising from business sales and acquisitions, securities claims, employment disputes, shareholder disputes,
environmental matters and other business
litigation.
Our attorneys possess the comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
environmental laws and regulations, as well as decades of experience, to handle all types of
environmental litigation issues, including cases
involving the following matters:
In his criminal
litigation practice, he has successfully represented clients
involved in high - profile matters such as the U.S. Secret Service prostitution scandal, a federal fraud investigation
involving environmental law violations, campaign finance irregularities in the 2010 District of Columbia elections, a CEO
involved in a federal public corruption investigation in Michigan, and a company accused of mortgage and credit card fraud.
«Jeff and his colleagues have an impressive record of success in high - stakes disputes and are exceptionally well positioned to represent clients in a broad array of matters, including claims
involving the Private Attorneys General Act, Prop 65, food and beverage
litigation, the California
Environmental Quality Act, and many other issues.»
During his 21 - year legal career, Mr. Goldberg has litigated hundreds of cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States
involving claims of retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, as well as commercial contract disputes, civil RICO, ERISA, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, corporate governance disputes, minority shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, Madoff counseling and defense, advancement and indemnification proceedings, whistleblower actions (SOX and CEPA), executive compensation counseling,
litigation, and arbitration, international
litigation and arbitration, antitrust
litigation and arbitration, products liability
litigation,
environmental and toxic tort
litigation, and securities fraud.
Ms. Sutak's work also
involves handling property and casualty,
environmental / toxic tort, transportation, and insurance coverage
litigation.
Jack has over twenty years of experience in numerous types of commercial
litigation matters, with substantial representations of clients in many matters
involving environmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release
environmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition
litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law
litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release and copying.
Consistent with his experience in litigating real property matters, Mr. Peloso represents clients in
environmental litigation matters, most notably Superfund cases and related proceedings
involving state and federal regulatory agencies.
The
environmental attorneys at Bick Law have decades of experience defending companies
involved in complex toxic tort and mass tort
litigation.
John Klamann has been lead Class Counsel in a certified class action cases
involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), federal and State securities anti-fraud laws and regulations,
environmental contamination and toxic exposures, real estate, proprietary school
litigation, and other collective action cases.
We provide astute representation in
litigation and regulatory matters
involving hazardous substances and wastes, air and water quality, land use, CEQA, toxic torts and other
environmental matters.
He defends numerous corporate and commercial clients in state and federal courts
involving commercial
litigation and casualty defense
litigation, including catastrophic trucking accidents, construction accidents, products liability,
environmental matters and premises liability.
In the
environmental sector, Chris has led
litigation under CEQA, NEPA and a wide array of actions
involving soil and groundwater contamination.
His practice
involves litigation of complex business cases, including those
involving intellectual property, oil and gas,
environmental issues, business disputes, insurance law, and other cases
involving technical and scientific issues.
Represented the Home Insurance Company as national coordinating counsel for
environmental coverage
litigation involving over 100 pollution sites in eight states.
Through his work with the
Environmental Litigation Group, Mr. Land also represents public water providers and private well owners in litigation involving chemicals that contaminate water bodies and property, including trichloroethylene (TCE), a nonflammable, colorless and highly toxic solvent, and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), such as GenX, which was touted by its makers as a «safer» alternative to the original PFC, kn
Litigation Group, Mr. Land also represents public water providers and private well owners in
litigation involving chemicals that contaminate water bodies and property, including trichloroethylene (TCE), a nonflammable, colorless and highly toxic solvent, and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), such as GenX, which was touted by its makers as a «safer» alternative to the original PFC, kn
litigation involving chemicals that contaminate water bodies and property, including trichloroethylene (TCE), a nonflammable, colorless and highly toxic solvent, and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), such as GenX, which was touted by its makers as a «safer» alternative to the original PFC, known as C8.
He represents businesses, developers, and individuals
involved in real estate
litigation, including construction, land use,
environmental issues, insurance coverage actions, and collection of condominium fees.
Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Meghan was an associate in the New York firm Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry's insurance coverage group, where she represented insurance company clients in insurance coverage
litigation, and advised insurers on exposure and liability issues in wide array of tort and commercial contexts, including mass tort and class action
litigation involving pharmaceuticals, chemical, transportation, news and entertainment, and oil and gas;
environmental suits; FDA compliance claims; unfair competition and false advertising claims; intellectual property claims; construction defect; personal injury; product liability; and associated breach of contract claims.
Most of the cases
involve litigation filed against
environmental and public advocacy groups.
Mr. Henry's agricultural background and interests offer additional insight into a range of issues, including
environmental and governmental regulation, legislation, and compliance; and
litigation involving agricultural products, services, and contracts.
Krista deBoer has extensive experience in
environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement actions and administrative matters
involving tort claims, cleanup and abatement orders under the California Water Code, CERCLA allocation and cost - recovery, RCRA site closures, citizen suits under the Endangered Species Act, and CEQA
In addition, she handles complex
litigation matters
involving environmental issues.
representing
environmental regulators in bankruptcy and
litigation matters
involving the protection of wetlands; and,
Esther wants to get
involved in
environmental litigation after graduation.
An Associate in the Irvine, California office, Sean dedicates his practice to multiple - party complex
litigation, mainly cases
involving environmental tort and asbestos
litigation.
Howard has experience representing clients
involved in a wide variety of commercial cases, focusing on contract disputes,
environmental litigation and commercial real estate
litigation.
Prior to focusing on insurance, Giovannone concentrated her practice on complex
litigation involving product liability and
environmental law.
His national practice includes complex corporate cases; commercial insurance claims and coverage disputes
involving property and casualty insurance, liability insurance,
environmental insurance, professional liability insurance, and directors and officers insurance; financial institution
litigation; product quality claims; professional liability claims
involving attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, and stock brokers; employment and restrictive covenant claims; computer software disputes; and intellectual property matters.
His substantial experience helps him to handle a variety of
litigation and administrative matters
involving environmental, employment, nuisance, land use, zoning, and municipal finance issues.
Represent ship owners and underwriters in
litigation involving personal injury, collision, hull or cargo damage, marine insurance, towage,
environmental, pleasure boating and U.S. Coast Guard matters.
Mr. Ebert has extensive experience in many phases of civil practice, including appeals, in matters
involving insurance defense, insurance coverage, bad faith, third - party liability, self - insured defense, defense of intentional torts, and construction,
environmental, and commercial
litigation.
We provide legal news on the most recent litigated business and commercial cases including antitrust, banking and financial institutions, construction, complex disputes / class actions
involving multi-parties and multi-jurisdictions, communications, employment law,
environmental actions, government enforcement defense, insurance, intellectual property, mergers and business combinations, products liability, professional liability, real estate and development,
environmental, securities enforcement, white collar criminal actions, and trust and estate
litigation.
Ms. Neeves»
litigation experience
involves federal and state
environmental enforcement actions and lawsuits between private parties.
Whether your case
involves intellectual property, pharmaceutical,
environmental, medical malpractices or securities and commercial
litigation, Planet Depos can help.
Our lawyers handle every type of energy
litigation, including matters
involving tax and royalty disputes,
environmental contamination, state and federal regulatory matters, pipeline rights - of - way and condemnation, tribal sovereignty, quiet title actions, breach of contract and personal injury.
She represents clients in disputes brought under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and handles
litigation involving asbestos contamination and exposure.
Our aggressive, but efficient,
litigation practice
involves representing our clients in all matter of adversary proceedings and contested matters, including all manner of issues, from real estate to complex contract disputes,
environmental issues, tax, securities and antitrust issues.
As a Practice Group Leader, he manages over 20 lawyers in nine offices across the United States while maintaining a broad
environmental practice
involving negotiation of real estate and corporate transactions, administrative and judicial
litigation, regulatory enforcement defense, and development and implementation of corporate sustainability policies.
Outside of the coverage arena, Seth has substantial experience in business
litigation involving commercial transactions, product liability, employment, land - use and
environmental issues.