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King & Spalding Fortifies Mass Torts Team with Key Hire from Mayer Brown’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ Division

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New York – King & Spalding LLP announced the expansion of its mass torts practice by hiring a product liability and environmental law expert from Mayer Brown LLP. The move is part of the firm’s strategy to enhance its capabilities in addressing complex litigation surrounding “forever chemicals,” which have recently garnered increased attention due to their potential health hazards. The new partner specializes in navigating the legal challenges associated with chemical exposure and product liability cases. His expertise will strengthen King & Spalding’s position in an area of growing concern for many industries, including manufacturing … Read more

Environmental Groups Uncover Major Noncompliance: 30 Million Pounds of Chemicals Injected Without Disclosure in Colorado Fracking Operations

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DENVER — A recent report from environmental advocacy organizations has raised alarms about oil and gas companies allegedly failing to comply with a Colorado law mandating the disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and drilling. This analysis suggests that nearly 30 million pounds of undisclosed chemicals have likely been injected into the ground across Colorado over the past 21 months. The report, released on May 20 by Physicians for Social Responsibility, Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado, the FracTracker Alliance, and the Colorado Sierra Club, highlights significant noncompliance among operators, with Chevron and its subsidiaries … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Legal Muscle with New ‘Forever Chemicals’ Specialist in NYC Expansion

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New York — In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, King & Spalding LLP has announced the addition of a key partner to its mass torts team in its New York office. The new member, a seasoned product liability expert with a focus on “forever chemicals,” joins from Mayer Brown LLP. The expansion is part of King & Spalding’s broader strategy to enhance its litigation capabilities amid a growing demand for legal expertise in complex environmental and health-related cases. “Forever chemicals,” officially known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic chemicals found … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Legal Team with New High-Profile ‘Forever Chemicals’ Specialist

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New York — Expanding its expertise in handling complex legal matters, King & Spalding LLP has announced the addition of a high-profile product liability and environmental law expert to its mass torts team. The new hire, formerly a leading specialist at Mayer Brown LLP, joins as a partner in the firm’s New York office, bolstering its capabilities in litigations involving “forever chemicals,” a term commonly used for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known for their persistence in the environment. The recent recruitment underscores King & Spalding’s strategic initiative to enhance its litigation prowess amid growing environmental … Read more