Environmental Law Part II: Compliance and Trends

Environmental law is a rapidly evolving field of legal practice influenced by legislative developments, regulatory updates, and case law. This two-part series will examine key federal and state statutes, recent decisions, and emerging trends and discuss how these changes impact compliance and liability. Participants will gain practical strategies to help clients navigate regulatory challenges and mitigate risks in this evolving legal landscape. 

In Part II, attendees will explore the practical implications of recent judicial decisions and regulatory updates. This part goes beyond the basics to discuss emerging trends, offer strategies for compliance navigation, and provide insights into effectively mitigating liability for clients in the dynamic field of environmental law.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Review the significance of the key legislation of environmental law, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Comprehensive Emergency Response and Cleanup Act (CERCLA), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
2. Discuss how recent decisions and regulatory changes impact environmental compliance
3. Identify emerging trends in environmental policy
4. Prepare strategies to advise clients on navigating compliance challenges and mitigating liability