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James J. Periconi, Esq. | February 1, 2010
The District Court for the District of Maine relied on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States, No. 07-1601, –U.S.– (U.S. May 4, 2009) (“BNSF”), in denying a motion to
James J. Periconi, Esq. | January 13, 2010
In a recent decision in In Re Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (“MTBE”) Products Liability Litigation (“In re MTBE”), No. 00 MDL 1898, and related case City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, No. 04 Civ. 3417 (S.D.N.Y. July 14, 2009), the District Court for the Southern District of New York relied
James J. Periconi, Esq. | November 13, 2009
Following our recent posts on the Supreme Court’s decision in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States, No. 07-1601, –U.S.– (U.S. May 4, 2009) (“BNSF“), this post will discuss the implications of
James J. Periconi, Esq. | August 31, 2009
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States: The Supreme Court Clarifies the Requirements for “Arranger” Liability and Allocation of Liability in CERCLA Cases – Part II. As discussed in our prior posting, the Supreme Court recently clarified the requirements for “arranger” liability and allocation of liability in CERCLA cases in Burlington Northern [...]
James J. Periconi, Esq. | July 9, 2009
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. United States: The Supreme Court Clarifies the Requirements for “Arranger” Liability and Allocation of Liability in CERCLA Cases – Part I. The Supreme Court recently clarified the requirements for “arranger” liability and allocation of liability in CERCLA cases in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. [...]
James J. Periconi, Esq. | May 26, 2009
The Western District of Washington also recently followed the holding from the Aviall case. See Port of Tacoma v. Todd Shipyards Corp., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5884 (W.D.Wa., January 14, 2009). The Port of Tacoma sued Todd Shipyards in a contribution action under CERCLA § 113(f) for
James J. Periconi, Esq. | May 19, 2009
In a recent Second Circuit decision, W.R. Grace & Co. v. Zotos International, No.: 05-cv-2798 (March 4, 2009), the Court followed two recent Supreme Court decisions on the oft-contested issue of when and under what sections of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) (the “Superfund” statute) a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) can [...]
James J. Periconi, Esq. | March 10, 2008
Environmental Requirements: Traditionally the term used is “Environmental Law,” but “Requirements” is more accurate as the definition goes beyond statutes and regulations.
James J. Periconi, Esq. | March 5, 2008
A major problem with definitions of environmental terms in commercial and real estate transaction documents is that they become overly inclusive, confusing, and unworkable. A definition of “hazardous materials” which includes virtually every substance known to man in any amount at any concentration, will be impossible to satisfy
James J. Periconi, Esq. | November 14, 2007
Cost-Cap insurance policies pay for costs that exceed the estimated cost of a remedial plan. These policies typically have large “co-insurance” and deductible provisions, so that the insured must still pay a significant portion of the cost overruns. Policies are also available to cover contractors and consultants for environmental liabilities.
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