Eikon’s Environmental Takeaways.
PFAS Litigation: Where it’s gone & where it’s going.
[20-minute read]
PFAS are a nationwide hot-button issue.
Our last blog, A PFAS Update: The Forever Chemicals, discussed the history, use, and effects of PFAS in our everyday lives; that narrative ended with a question: Why PFAS are becoming a hot-button, nationwide, environmental issue?
In a word, the reason is litigation.
Namely, litigation relating to PFAS contamination and the ill-effects of PFAS compounds on both humans and the environment has thrust this class of man-made compounds front and center.
A PFAS Update: The Forever Chemicals.
[12-minute read]
In 2020, our firm penned two successive newsletters on an emerging group of contaminants, known by the umbrella name PFAS.
A lot has happened since 2020 on the PFAS front.
Given the increased interest in the topic, we will publish a series of articles summarizing recent developments. The first article is a PFAS Primer.
It delves into how the PFAS trajectory can be best captured in three words: Lawsuits, Standards, and Solutions. Why? There have been numerous PFAS lawsuits, with billions of dollars in play; a patchwork of new Federal and State regulatory standards; and emerging solutions coming into play to successfully and economically break down these chemicals.
Wanted: Environmental Liability Assumption Projects.
[1-minute read]
We have a New Jersey-based client who may be interested in looking to assume the environmental liability of your project. Let us know if you or any of your clients are interested in learning more; no fees or obligation to open discussions.
Removing ‘Dirty Dirt’: Common Pitfalls to Know and Avoid.
[7-minute read]
Our last blog discussed why ‘dirty dirt’ became a red flag to the NJDEP. This article focuses on how to determine if your soil is ‘dirty’, how to protect yourself, and how to properly remove suspect soil from your property.
The Dirt on ‘Dirty Dirt’: A Primer.
[9-minute read]
The NJDEP's latest regulatory hot button is ‘Dirty Dirt’; learn how this issue became front and center from a regulatory perspective.
Wanted: Speakers & Panel Members for Seminars & Webinars.
[2-minute read]
We are looking for professional speakers and panel members to join us in presenting complimentary environmental webinars and seminars.
Environmental Data: It’s Rarely Your Friend.
[13-minute read]
A common misconception when making informed decisions is…the more data the better. But, that maxim doesn't always hold true in the environmental field.
PFAS Update — Now Coming to Your Tap.
Every few years there is a new hot-button topic in the environmental field; in today's regulatory world, it is PFAS; murky contaminents hiding in your water.