A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.

Track Record: On Time and Under Budget With less than two weeks before a client needed to conclude a major real estate acquisition, Laura Decker got to work. First she reviewed hundreds of environmental Phase I reports on the property. Of even greater concern was the fact that many of the property’s environmental exposures fell… View Article

Operators of underground storage tanks favor broad pollution liability and tank-only coverage over surety.

Bankruptcies across the coal industry reveal that some self-bonding programs are inadequate to meet environmental obligations.

Worry about Zika’s devastating effects is leading to redoubled remediation efforts, but also potential liability claims.

A look at the latest legal cases impacting the industry.

Farmers and ranchers are using sophisticated technology to increase productivity and reduce injuries.

The resources aligned to remediate acid mine drainage are minimal compared to the cost; up to $72 billion.

Flint businesses are seeing a loss of revenues and continue to face reputational damage.

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Investment in Chile and Paraguay is up sharply, as Brazil sees some investment declines.

Brazil offers risk management and compliance challenges for U.S. companies.

Unforeseen liabilities in M&As may cause headaches for buyers. 

Legionella remains a costly and deadly foe in real estate, hospitality and other sectors of the economy.

The explosion in Tianjin provokes a host of risk management concerns.

New studies warn that some of the world’s largest aquifers may soon run dry, with no hope of ever filling again.

Once we deplete our aquifers, there is nothing helping us get through extended droughts. 

If buyers are able to mitigate environmental hazards, they have enormous redevelopment opportunities. 

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