Digging for Insurance Coverage Pre 1986 Environmental Contamination Environmental cleanup liability can be costly, and in many cases, it stems from contamination that occurred decades ago, often before the current property owner ever acquired the site. Current and former owners of contaminated properties can face liability in both civil litigation […]
For prospective buyers of commercial and industrial real estate, conducting environmental due diligence is a critical step in the transaction. It is not only a best practice to ensure informed decision-making, but also a key tool for mitigating liability, particularly when guided by a California environmental attorney. Under the Comprehensive […]
July 28, 2025 CEQA Reform … A Primer On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law that have substantially modified the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to, in large part, increase housing development in a state with a “serious housing shortage” that has resulted in […]
By: Richard P. Green and Christopher A. Perrigan You recently bought a vacant property on the beach and you plan to build your dream beach house. The property, being located adjacent to the sensitive beach and dune system, requires a coastal construction control line (“CCCL”) permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection […]
DOJ Moves for Voluntary Dismissal of Its Appeal of Decision Finding that Section 230 Offers Immunity to Online Retailers May 13, 2025 On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an unopposed motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for voluntary dismissal […]