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Michael Metz-Topodas, Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, along with Rob Miller, Vice President of Safety at Keeley Construction, will be discussing Building a Culture of Safety Excellence: Best Practices, Metrics, and the Intangibles on July 25 at the University of Kansas 2024 Construction Safety Conference...
On Friday, April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act...
Throughout 2023, OSHA has implemented multiple policy changes meant to enhance its enforcement mechanisms, including increased funding and inspector hirings, revisions to the "instance-by-instance" violation policy, modifications to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and the new electronic...
“Oops, [it] did it again.” Analogous to Ms. Spears’s lyric, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) once again causes a reset across multiple industries with its third iteration of an electronic data reporting rule. Beginning January 1, 2024 , for employers in specific high-hazard...
Contractors could start seeing six-figure fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the next few months thanks to sweeping policy changes implemented earlier this year. In a press release and two internal memoranda issued January 26, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL)...
A Strong Link in a Complex Chain The food and beverage industry sits at the epicenter of a complex supply chain impacted by shifts in the regulatory environment, consumer preferences and geopolitical issues. Current challenges include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising costs of raw...
Pamela Goodwin represents clients in the energy, oil and gas, solid waste, agriculture and many other industries in matters involving environmental permitting, counseling and litigation. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Pamela assists with acquisition, development and siting of pipeline...
John Stoviak handles high-stakes litigation, complex trials and appeals for business, energy and environmental clients in courts throughout the United States, and he represents colleges, universities, and independent schools in delicate governance matters and issues. He has achieved two $100 million...
John P. Englert has almost 40 years of diverse environmental experience. Since 1994 John has practiced environmental law and before that he was an environmental consultant. In both capacities, he has served national and international companies in the energy, environmental and manufacturing sectors...
Counsel From Inception to Close-Out Saul Ewing’s Construction Practice provides experienced counsel throughout the life cycle of projects – from planning and contracting through project performance and dispute resolution – to clients across the country and around the globe. While some of our work is...
The Inflation Reduction Act is driving unprecedented investment in renewable energy development in the United States, while the Energy Information Administration forecasts that natural gas development in the United States will continue to grow through 2050. Concerns about climate change are driving...
Government is growing every day. Regardless of which political party is in power, the scope of government regulation at the state, county and local levels, and the impact of government on all types of business has regularly increased. Regardless of your type of business – manufacturing or finance...
Alexander Reich is a trusted litigator and advisor who focuses on employment law across a variety of sectors. Restaurant operators and franchisees, higher education institutions, health care facilities, manufacturers, and many other types of employers look to Alex for counsel on matters involving...
Michael Metz-Topodas represents clients in construction-related litigation and disputes and counsels them on construction law matters. His practice also focuses on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulatory compliance and citation defense for construction and industrial clients...
Carl Everett has more than 42 years of experience helping manufacturers, oil and gas companies and many other types of businesses resolve disputes with the government and other parties over environmental remediation of polluted sites. He is deeply involved in cases involving the Superfund, including...
Gary Eidelman represents employers in labor and employment law and business matters, with a particular emphasis on non-compete, restrictive covenant and trade secret counseling and litigation. A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Gary is recognized by clients for his proactive...
Helping Clients Realize the Potential of Brownfields Opportunities State and federal governments are actively encouraging the cleanup and re-use of environmentally impaired sites, known as "brownfields." Saul Ewing attorneys help owners and prospective owners realize the potential of these abandoned...
When it comes to air quality issues facing regulated industries, Saul Ewing understands that the best defense is a good offense. Attorneys in our Clean Air Act practice help clients navigate the complex environmental regulatory landscape, both on the state and national levels. We understand the...
Addressing the environmental impacts of operating businesses and organizations in the United States is a critical responsibility. Whether building a new power plant, operating a chemical manufacturing facility, developing greenfield property, assessing previously developed real property for...
Removing Roadblocks: Administrative Appeals When a government agency denies environmental regulatory relief or seeks administrative enforcement action, Saul Ewing attorneys help clients through the administrative process. Providing Representation for Appeals: A Variety of Agencies Our experience...