CD of teleconference with Q&A session
Part One – Developing Trends in the Law and Litigation
Part One conducted on November 14, 2006. Now available on CD.
Part Two – Strategies for Reducing Risk and Limiting Liability
Part Two conducted on November 28, 2006. Now available on CD.
State and local legislatures and regulators are forcing corporate America to come to grips with global warming issues. Despite the federal government's reluctance to join international efforts to address the causes of climate change, state and local governments are moving forward.
Several states have introduced or passed legislation, issued regulations and even filed lawsuits to hold companies accountable for their emissions that contribute to climate change.
The Supreme Court is currently considering Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 05-1120, in which more than a dozen state attorneys general, cities and environmental groups are asking the Court to force the EPA to classify carbon dioxide as a pollutant that must be regulated.
Listen as our panel (Part 1) reviews the current state of climate-change laws and regulations and the developing trends in the law and litigation and (Part 2) discusses strategies for businesses to implement to reduce risks and liabilities related to climate-change issues.
Michael B. Gerrard, Partner, Arnold & Porter, New York, heads the office's environmental practice. He has practiced environmental law in New York for almost 30 years. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Anne Kelly, Director of Governance Programs, Ceres, Boston, oversees the firm's program for corporate directors as well as its GRI-related work and other senior-level projects. Anne previously served as a principal with a consulting firm specializing in mediation of environmental and land use disputes. She has over 15 years experience as an environmental attorney and certified mediator. She has lectured on environmental law at Boston College Law School.
Bradford C. Mank, Professor of Law, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, teaches environmental, administrative and property law. He was previously in private practice, focusing on environmental law and became an Assistant Attorney General for Connecticut before joining the College of Law. He has authored many articles and book chapters on environmental justice, regulatory reform, and statutory interpretation.
Jonathan Martel, Partner, Arnold & Porter, Washington, D.C., concentrates his practice on Clean Air Act matters, environmental litigation and counseling. He previously served at the Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on implementation of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Jeffrey A. Smith, Partner, Cravath Swaine & Moore, New York, is in charge of the firm's environmental practice group His practice encompasses environmental matters relating to financings, underwritings and mergers and acquisitions, nationally and internationally in all industries. He also provides day-to-day counseling on environmental regulatory and compliance issues and advice on environmental litigation. He serves as Chairman of the ABA's Special Committee on Environmental Disclosure.
The panelists will review these and other key questions:
- How should counsel advise businesses being affected by state and local regulatory actions aimed at climate change?
- What is the current state of litigation on climate-change issues – both by and against private interests and government agencies?
- What are the potential legal exposures for companies whose operations involve potentially harmful emissions?
- How can companies develop an effective response plan for dealing with climate-change risks and liabilities?
Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A session following the speaker presentations.
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