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How to Protect Yourself from Environmental Liability: Key Legal Defenses for Landowners and Developers

Mon Jun 30th, On Environmental Law, by

Environmental liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) poses significant financial risks to landowners and developers. Landowners’ and developers’ liability under CERCLA has the potential to be substantial, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) vigorously pursues enforcement actions under CERCLA when warranted. When facing EPA scrutiny, it is crucial to collaborate closely with an experienced California environmental litigation attorney to develop an informed defense strategy. While […]

Brownfields and Beyond: What the 2002 Amendments Mean for Today’s Real Estate Investors

Mon Jun 23rd, On Environmental Law, by

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Program provides opportunities for real estate investors to revitalize properties that have been disused due to environmental contamination. At the same time, however, the liability provisions of the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) can pose substantial risks for those who invest in contaminated properties. Amendments to CERCLA that were enacted in 2002, which remain relatively unknown and underutilized, provide key […]

Don’t Get Stuck With the Bill: Understanding CERCLA Liability in Property Transactions

Mon Jun 16th, On Compliance Counseling, Environmental Law, by

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) is a federal statute that establishes requirements for cleaning up vacant and improved properties that have been contaminated with hazardous substances. Enacted in 1980 in response to concerns about widespread contamination within the chemical and petroleum industries, CERCLA continues to play a central role in environmental liability and cleanup responsibility today. With this in mind, investors seeking to acquire properties that […]

Bick Law LLP Welcomes Former DOJ Environmental Trial Attorney Tyler Alexander

Mon Jun 2nd, On Firm News, by

Bick Law LLP is proud to announce that Tyler Alexander has joined the firm as an attorney, bringing with him a distinguished record of service and expertise in federal environmental and natural resources law. Tyler joins Bick Law after serving for seven years as a Trial Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) in Washington, D.C. During his tenure at the DOJ, Tyler defended […]

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