PRE-ORDER Written by experienced Illinois practitioners, this handbook provides actionable guidance on due diligence, liability, lender exposure, litigation, brownfield redevelopment, insurance, bankruptcy, site remediation, CERCLA defenses, and environmental disclosures. It also provides guidance on Illinois environmental forums, brownfield development, CERCLA defenses, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
PRE-ORDER
This handbook is a practical, solutions-focused resource attorneys can turn to when evaluating environmental risk, structuring deals, advising clients, or handling disputes. This practical handbook equips attorneys to identify and manage environmental risks in corporate and real estate transactions, from due diligence and liability to lender exposure, remediation, litigation, insurance, bankruptcy, and regulatory disclosures. It also provides guidance on Illinois environmental forums, brownfield development, CERCLA defenses, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. With clear analysis of the issues that arise throughout a matter, this handbook helps counsel spot problems early, make informed decisions, and protect clients’ interests.
Chapter 1 — Environmental Due Diligence in Commercial Transactions
William J. Anaya and David A. Meyer, UB Greensfelder LLP, Chicago
Chapter 2 — State and Federal Environmental Liability
John P. Arranz, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 3 — Environmental Considerations in Corporate and Real Estate Transactions
E. Lynn Grayson and Drew T. Nishioka, Nijman Franzetti LLP, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Lender Liability Under Environmental Laws for Real Estate and Corporate Transactions
Drew T. Nishioka, Nijman Franzetti LLP, Chicago
Chapter 5 — Illinois Environmental Forums
Steven M. Siros, Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Environmental Litigation: From Pollution to Takings, the Endangered Species Act, and Environmental Justice
Karen Kavanagh Mack, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 7 — Brownfield Development: Government Money for Private Development
Lawrence W. Falbe and Rachael S. Bruketta, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., Chicago
Chapter 8 — Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims
Robert Marc Chemers, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, and David N. Larson, Lindsay, Pickett & Postel, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Treatment of Environmental Obligations in Bankruptcy
Mark F. Hebbeln and Susan L. Poll-Klaessy, Foley & Lardner LLP, Chicago
Chapter 10 — Site Remediation Program
Kevin G. Desharnais, Dickinson Wright PLLC, Chicago
Chapter 11 — Consultant Privileges and Proving CERCLA Defenses
Jennifer T. Nijman, Kristen Laughridge Gale, and Craig S. Thedwall, Nijman Franzetti LLP, Chicago
Chapter 12 — Environmental Disclosure Requirements: Accounting, SEC, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act Considerations Associated with Environmental Liability and the Environmental Component of ESG
Ryley J. Thomas, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Chicago
