March 2013
-
DOJ Not Required To Produce Interagency Memorandum in CERCLA Case
A recent Seventh Circuit decision rejected a PRP’s efforts to obtain interagency memorandum and other communications between the Environmental Enforcement and the Environmental Defense Sections within the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”). See Menasha Corp. et al. v. United States, (7th Cir. 2013). This case relates to a lawsuit filed by the United States,… Continue reading
-
EPA Identifies Sequestration Cuts
In a letter dated February 6, 2013, then-Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Lisa Jackson, wrote to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) to explain how the sequestration budget cuts will impact EPA’s ability to protect the nation’s environment and public health. Ms. Jackson identified impacts to the following EPA Programs: Air Programs Enforcement and… Continue reading
-
Minnesota Bans Triclosan For State Government
Minnesota is believed to be one of the first state governments to stop buying products containing triclosan, an antibacterial commonly used in soap and cosmetics. Through its combined buying power, the state purchases about $1 million worth of cleaning products a year. Continue reading
-
Grayson Quoted In Law360 About Recent SEC Action On Climate Change
The SEC recently told PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. that the bank had to consider a shareholder request to assess climate change impacts of its investment portfolio. A March 4th article titled Banks Dragged Into Climate Change Fight With SEC Order discussed the SEC’s recent order and the impact on the financial industry. The article… Continue reading
-
NOW AVAILABLE: Climate Change Law in Review, 2009-2012
Gabrielle Sigel, Co-Chair of Jenner & Block’s Climate and Clean Technology Law Practice, has written a comprehensive review of climate change law during President Obama’s first term: Climate Change Law in Review, 2009-2012: Obama’s First Term Changes the Climate on Climate Change. The article explores the changes and challenges in climate change law that occurred… Continue reading