Last Wednesday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced extensive plans to dramatically reduce the state's reliance upon fossil fuels to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2045. CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan outlines what is arguably the most ambitious agenda...
Lisa M. Stevenson
Will a Recent Discovery Lead to More PFAS Lawsuits?
Recently, scientists have linked per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to an increase in liver disease. While scientists linked exposure to PFAS chemicals with a host of other health problems of concern, this report means that even more illnesses can potentially...
Will the Huntington Beach Oil Spill Lead to New Regulations?
The oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach has restarted many conversations around the oil and gas industry. Some are calling for an even greater emphasis on pumping restrictions and punishing oil companies as a response to this tragic event. How Bad Is the...
Four Things Consumers Do that Affect Liability for Defective Products
Product liability is a legal area people often oversimplify. Some individuals believe that any time they get hurt using a product, they can take legal action and collect compensation for damages. This is not true, because the nuances of product liability law can...
Protecting Your Delivery Business after an Accident
Owners of delivery firms hope their drivers complete their runs on time. Yet, in fulfilling this duty, one of your employees may have collided with an automobile. An accident could cause your company to face a large insurance claim to pay for the driver’s damages....