Environmental

Elite Legal Team Bolsters Defense in High-Profile Environmental Litigations, Tackles Landmark Cases from Oil Spills to Train Derailments

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Washington, D.C. — Facing an increasing nexus of environmental litigation, businesses and individuals now often find themselves navigating through a complex legal landscape marked by both civil and criminal challenges. This shift is driven by heightened governmental and public scrutiny over environmental practices. A specialized litigation team, seasoned in environmental law, is revolutionary in its approach, wielding significant expertise drawn from previous governmental roles including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice, as well as decades of private practice. The legal team has been pivotal in representing clients in high-stakes environmental … Read more

Miami Environmental Champion and Esteemed Lawyer Joe Fleming Passes Away at 83

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Miami, FL — Renowned Miami lawyer Joe Fleming, who dedicated much of his career to environmental preservation, passed away at the age of 83. Throughout his lifetime, Fleming was a fervent advocate for the environment, leveraging his legal expertise to safeguard Florida’s natural landscapes and resources. Fleming’s commitment to environmental issues was deeply rooted in his personal and professional life. After graduating with a law degree from Harvard University, he could have pursued a lucrative career in almost any field of law. Instead, he chose to focus on environmental law and urban planning, areas where … Read more

Iowa Sues Firm for Illegally Dumping Wind Turbine Blades, Seeks Justice for Environmental Violations

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa has filed a lawsuit against Global Fiberglass Solutions, based in Washington state, and its top executives for the alleged improper disposal of numerous decommissioned wind-turbine blades. According to the state, the company broke Iowa’s solid-waste laws by dumping the large blades at various unauthorized sites across the state. The legal action, initiated in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, targets not only Global Fiberglass Solutions but also its CEO Donald Lilly and Ronald Albrecht, one of the company’s corporate officers. Efforts to reach the defendants for … Read more

Legal Luminary Patti Santelle to Illuminate Key Trends at FETTI’s 30th Anniversary Conference on Environmental and Toxic Tort Law

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Chicago, IL — A beacon in the realm of environmental and toxic tort law, Union League Club of Chicago is set to host a pivotal discussion featuring Patti Santelle, a distinguished attorney with a rich career spanning nearly 35 years in the industry. Santelle, Chair Emeritus and former Managing Partner, will address legal experts and professionals at the annual conference marking the 30th anniversary of the National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) on September 26th. Santelle’s session, titled “Coverage Update 2024,” is scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. and will run for … Read more