Environmental

Representing Owners, Investors, Sellers, Buyers and Lenders Involved with Commercial Real Estate in 2021
Cover caveat emptor and essential due diligence principles that may also qualify as “an all-appropriate inquiry.” Topics include: Who cares about an all-appropriate inquiry? Do folks really invest, buy, own commercial real estate or lend money using commercial real estate as security, while expecting their investment to be safe following a win in litigation? What good is Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report? What good is a No Further Remediation (“NFR”) Letter issued by Illinois EPA’s Site Remediation Program pursuant to Title XVII of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. Why skilled lawyers are essential in commercial real estate transactions.

Emerging Contaminants and the Safe Drinking Water Act: The Biden Effect
Throughout his campaign and during the first 100 days of his administration, President Biden has promised to aggressively regulate emerging contaminants and aggressively reinvigorate the Safe Drinking Water Act. Get an update of President Biden’s efforts to regulate emerging contaminants under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Also hear other efforts by the Biden Administration to revitalize the Safe Drinking Water Act, including revisiting the recent revisions made to the Lead and Copper Rule. In addition to generally discussing these ongoing regulatory initiatives at the federal level, also discuss the status of Illinois’ ongoing efforts to address these issues.

Clearing the Air: Illinois Air Quality Regulation
Examine the complex web of air quality regulations in place in Illinois, from National Ambient Air Quality Standards to local issues like asbestos and other hazardous air pollutants. The federal Clean Air Act sets forth the regulatory framework and Illinois law fills in the details. Examine both cutting edge issues as well as practical tips and real-world examples in this in-depth discussion of Illinois air quality regulations.

Illinois EPA Bureau of Land Update
A regulatory update for the programs managed by the IEPA Bureau of Land, including the Illinois RCRA Program, Site Remediation Program, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program. Also discussed are recent changes in federal programs that may impact Illinois.

Environmental Violations and Enforcement
Explore the mechanisms available to the State for enforcing environmental laws. Topics include the various types of environmental violations, proceedings with the Illinois EPA, enforcement by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and potential remedies and penalties. Strategies to assist regulated entities in avoiding enforcement, or with successfully navigating the enforcement process if necessary, will also be examined.

New Biden Priorities for the Clean Water Act: What Does it Mean for Illinois?
The Biden administration has plans to overturn much of the Trump administration’s environmental agenda, and it took swift action on taking office. What does this new agenda mean for Illinois’ waterways? Learn more about this and get other updates concerning the Clean Water Act during this presentation.

Essential title for attorneys practicing land use, municipal, or construction law.

Examine the changing environmental law landscape with Illinois-focused sessions presented by Illinois attorneys. The Environmental Law Institute will address the Biden-Harris Administration’s planned and expected changes to land, water, air, and commercial real estate while also providing a much-needed general overview of the need-to-know in environmental law both nationally and in Illinois.

This guide is a focused discussion of elements and pleadings for real property-related cases in Illinois.

Practical guide for attorneys representing property owners or government entities in eminent domain proceedings.

This handbook, updated by attorneys at the Illinois Farm Bureau, is a practical guide to environmental issues surrounding farming law.

This is a practical reference tool for any Illinois attorney seeking information on environmental issues.