January 2016
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Steven Siros Presenting at a Webinar on Chemical Fingerprinting
On Wednesday, February 10, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Central), Partner Steven Siros will be presenting at a DRI webinar titled “Relying on Chemical Fingerprinting as a Line of Evidence in Allocation Proceedings”. Continue reading
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Allison Torrence Discusses Mobile-Source Emissions in Jenner & Block “Insights” Video
Partner Allison Torrence discusses mobile-source emissions and the Clean Air Act in a new video in Jenner & Block’s “Insights” series. Continue reading
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Lynn Grayson Profiled in Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine
Partner E. Lynn Grayson, chair of the firm’s Environmental and Workplace Health & Safety Law Practice, is prominently featured on the cover of the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in a lengthy profile in the publication. Continue reading
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President Obama Appoints Water Czar to Address Flint Water Issues
Yesterday evening, the Department of Health and Human Services designated Dr. Nicole Lurie, an agency assistant secretary, to lead the federal government’s response to the elevated lead levels allegedly found in the drinking water being provided by the City of Flint, Michigan, to its residents. Continue reading
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Climate Change, Energy Addressed in State of the Union
While the President covered a wide range of topics, he spent time to discuss the often politicized and controversial topics of climate change and alternative energy. Continue reading
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It’s Official! No More Microbeads!
President Obama recently signed The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, phasing out the use of microbeads in health and beauty products. Continue reading
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Are Stricter U.S. EPA Pesticide Registration Reviews on the Table for 2016?
In 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit vacated U.S. EPA’s registration of the insecticide sulfoxaflor, finding that U.S. EPA lacked adequate data to ensure that its registration would not harm non-target species, and more specifically, bees. Continue reading
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U.S. Sues Volkswagen Over Clean Air Act Defeat Devices
By Allison A. Torrence On Monday, January 4, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, filed a civil lawsuit in federal district court against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche (collectively referred to as Volkswagen). The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by installing defeat… Continue reading