September 2011
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Speculative One-In-A-Million Risk Deemed Insufficient For Medical Monitoring Claim
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently rejected plaintiffs’ efforts to obtain medical monitoring arising out of train derailment that allegedly released dioxin into the environment. In Hirsch et al. v. CSX Transportation, the district court had granted summary judgment in favor of CSX Transportation, finding that plaintiffs had not met their… Continue reading
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Announcing Great Lakes Sustainability Summit
On October 25 and 26 Jenner & Block, in conjunction with the National Brownfields Association, will host the “2011 Great Lakes Sustainability Summit.” The Summit will focus on some of the key issues facing Great Lakes communities including water, waste and natural resource management, and planning for sustainable growth. Karen Weigert, Chief Sustainability Officer, City… Continue reading
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New Ceres Environmental Disclosure Report Discussed
A recent publication by Ceres, Disclosing Climate Risks and Opportunities in SEC Filings: A Guide for Corporate Executives, Attorneys and Directors, was part of the materials provided in the September 7, 2011 Changing Standards for Environmental Disclosures webinar co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute and Jenner & Block. Continue reading
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President Obama Withdraws Support of New Ozone Air Quality Standards
The Obama administration told EPA today that the President does not support finalizing the July 11, 2011 draft final rule, “Reconsideration of the 2008 Ozone Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards” and that the rule was being returned to the EPA for reconsideration. Continue reading