March - 2014

Washington Supreme Court Denies SEPA Challenge to Biomass Project

In PT Air Watchers et al. v. Department of Ecology, the Washington Supreme Court recently held that the construction of a woody debris...

EPA Adopts New “All Appropriate Inquiry” Standard

Note: This post is important for purchasers of contaminated property who want to limit their liability under the federal Superfund, known...

Washington Supreme Court Rules that Investigation Costs Alone may be Recoverable MTCA Costs

Ecology’s Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) is in Crisis

Avoid Pitfalls in Drafting Environmental Representations and Warranties

Consider Using Ecology Model Remedies for Petroleum Cleanups

Northwest Federal District Court Approving CERCLA Consent Decree Settlement Must Evaluate Comparativ

Washington Court of Appeals Weighs in On the Meaning of the Word “Suit” in CGL Policies

Ninth Circuit Court Limits Insurer’s Ability to seek Subrogation for Environmental Cleanup Costs und

Ecology Improves Remedial Action Grant and Loan Program for Local Governments

Local Governments Should Take Advantage of Ecology’s Grant Program

Washington Supreme Court Denies SEPA Challenge to Biomass Project

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