News & Developments »

EPA Enforcement Action Challenged in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case that will determine whether the recipient of a federal agency’s compliance order can challenge that order in court.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Contamination Testimony Ruling

The court affirmed a ruling that trial judges have broad discretion to allow testimony about contamination and remediation costs in property-condemnation proceedings.

Wisconsin Court Holds Non-Responsible Party May Be Held Liable

A non-responsible party may be held liable under CERCLA in a section 107 action even if the party with whom it contracted is still in existence and financially capable.

Articles »

Social-Welfare Implications of Liability Rules in Major Damages Cases

By Dr. Debra J. Aron and Dr. Francis X. Pampush

Economic insights and social-welfare implications can guide where we draw the boundaries for liability in major environmental damages cases.

For Young Lawyers: "Preservation" in the Constant Litigation Environment

By Meaghan G. Boyd

In essence, the duty to preserve evidence turns on case-specific, fact-intensive inquiries of "when" and "what."

Mediating Environmental Property Matters

By Doug Simpson

Environmental matters often are exceedingly complex scientifically or technically—challenging parties, attorneys, and mediators.

Announcements »

Joint CLE Seminar

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Environmental Litigation, Mass Torts & Products Liability Committees’ Joint CLE Seminar, which will be January 19–21, 2012.

Ask a Mentor

The latest installment of Ask a Mentor is now available on our Young Lawyers page.

Calling all Women Environmental Attorneys!

Consider joining the Subcommittee of Women Environmental Lawyers (SWEL) during our next bimonthly conference call.