When a person thinks of the dry cleaning industry, they may not initially think the profession is dangerous. However, solvents used in dry cleaning can be very toxic and could cause air pollution. Air pollution in the dry cleaning industry The primary source of air...
Blog
California Business, Insurance And Environmental Law Blog
What is an ‘event’ in an insurance policy?
For those injured by an environmental event, like a pollutant release or toxic exposure, the kind of insurance policy present is essential to how a claim is made. Depending on the type of insurance policy, a business or property owner may be at greater financial risk....
Know what goes into an Environmental Impact Report
As a business, you need to do everything you can to protect your interests. While this includes hiring top talent, engaging in effective marketing, and negotiating favorable contracts, it also means addressing environmental issues. In California, the environmental...
The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution in business disputes
Business owners who find themselves amidst a dispute often wonder how the matter is going to play out. They often envision tense negotiations and high confrontational litigation that leads to a jury verdict. While these situations can and do occur on a regular basis,...
What constitutes an environmental violation?
Operating a business or corporation in California can be a difficult undertaking from many different angles. From hiring the right people to ensuring the right facilities for operations, it can be difficult to make sure everything is right to maximize the prospective...
State considers land swap involving ecological preserve
The State of California has long attempted to preserve valuable and sensitive ecological land by designating such tracts as state ecological reserves. These reserves are administered by the state Wildlife Conservation Board. For the most part, the task of...
PG&E files for bankruptcy due to wildfires
Every year, our area of the country deals with wildfires. However, increasing year-after-year, these fires have grown in intensity, frequency and acreage burned. And, this year has broken nearly all records, leading to billions of dollars in damages, which lead one...
The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution
Many business owners fear the prospect of litigation. It can be expensive and time-consuming. As a result, alternative methods of dispute resolution have become increasingly popular. However, alternative dispute resolution may not be the right choice for everyone....
Joshua tree dispute shows complexity of environmental law
Environmental lawsuits are not known for being speedy. Litigation takes careful research and planning, and courts must be slow and thorough when reviewing disputes. These things are true in all areas of the law, but in environmental disputes, the plaintiffs' goal is...
Help for homeowners who fear fire insurance loss
While it may not be comfortable to talk about right now, our state is literally on fire. This year, California is facing yet another record breaking wildfire year, and even for those who have fire insurance, the fear of losing it is very real. Luckily, our state’s...