Can Lenders Be Liable for Property Contamination? What Banks and Borrowers Should Know Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), various parties can potentially be held liable for cleanup costs (among other costs) associated with property contamination. This is true regardless of whether these parties were the […]
October 21, 2025 SB 707 Brings Major Changes to the California Brown Act Senate Bill 707 (“SB 707” or “the bill”) was signed into law by Governor Newsom earlier this month and will bring significant changes to the Brown Act (Gov. Code, § 54950 et seq.) and how public agencies […]
Written by Gregor I. McGregor, Esq. For the 30th CPTC Annual Conference for Massachusetts citizen and professional planners, held at Holy Cross College in Worcester in spring 2025, firm founder Gregor McGregor prepared a new presentation covering the procedures, principles, and practical tips for projects, lawyers and consultants before local Conservation […]
When Contamination is Discovered Mid-Transaction: Legal Obligations and Smart Next Steps Environmental due diligence is a key aspect of any commercial real estate transaction. In an ideal scenario, the buyer’s environmental due diligence will confirm (with a reasonable degree of certainty) that there are no contamination issues associated with the […]
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision that could have far-reaching implications for various types of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement proceedings. While the case under review did not involve environmental issues—instead, it involved allegations that the defendant sent unsolicited advertisements via fax in violation of […]