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Renewed Enforcement Focus On Platers and Metal Finishers

By Joseph G. Maternowski Shareholder, Hessian & McKasy, P.A. Regulators have paid very close attention to the compliance status of Minnesota’s metal finishing and plating companies. Regulators have long focused on compliance with hazardous...

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Consultations With In-House Counsel

In-house counsel often face unique and unusual situations where specialized environmental expertise is needed.  Environmental attorney Joseph Maternowski regularly provides service and assistance to corporate or in-house counsel in situations...

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT IN MINNESOTA: MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES

Any person or company that manages waste may be subject to regulation under Minnesota law. Violations of regulations or emissions in excess of permitted levels may subject a violator to an enforcement action. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency...

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PROPOSITION 65 COMPLIANCE DEADLINE APPROACHING

We are quickly approaching the August 30, 2018 effective date for the new regulations under California's Proposition 65. These new regulations include specific warnings for certain types of products and industries as well as new warning...

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Steering Clear of Environmental Liability: Contract Drafting is Key

Indemnification clauses, a common element in almost every commercial contract, shift potential costs and liabilities from one contracting party to another. For example, assume that John, who is a musician, enters a contract with 20th Century Fox...

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