Category: News

Jan 27, 2020

Rule of Capture Applies to Hydraulic Fracturing in PA, but Door is Still Open to Trespass and Conversion Claims – Update from Manko Gold

January 27, 2020 Stephen D. Daly MGKF Litigation Blog In a split 3-2 decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the rule of capture applies to gas wells completed using hydraulic fracturing, though the Court’s holding was limited by the undeveloped factual record in the case. See Briggs v. Southwestern Energy […]

Jan 27, 2020

Biobased Products News and Policy Report – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Biobased and Renewable Products Update January 23, 2020 Federal USDA Requests Input On HBIIP On January 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) to assist with the creation of its new program called Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). A […]

Jan 27, 2020

Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Forecast For U.S. Federal And International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2020: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to offer you our Forecast 2020. In this detailed and comprehensive document, the legal, scientific, and regulatory professionals of B&C and Acta distill key trends […]

Jan 21, 2020

EDPA Dismisses Medical Monitoring Claims for PFOS/PFOA – Update from Manko Gold

EDPA Dismisses Medical Monitoring Claims for PFOS/PFOA January 21, 2020 Garrett D. Trego MGKF Litigation Blog On January 15, 2020, Judge Gerald J. Pappert of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed two groups of private plaintiffs’ claims against the United States Navy regarding perfluorocarbon contamination, PFOS and PFOA, in drinking […]

Jan 21, 2020

Law 360 Named ELN Firm, Manko Gold, LLP Environmental Group of the Year

Environmental Group of the Year: Manko Gold, Katcher Fox, LLP Law360 (January 17, 2020, 1:37 PM EST) — Manko Gold LLP continued its record of success in environmental matters in 2019, defending clients in toxic tort suits, helping shepherd a high-profile Sunoco pipeline project through various challenges in Pennsylvania and […]