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Spencer Fane Team Presents at Midwest Construction Safety Conference

Spencer Fane attorneys Andrew Brought and Paul Jacobson presented at the Midwest Construction Safety Conference (MCSC) on March 9 in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Andrew Brought Talks New OSHA Priorities in Business Insurance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently spoke with Business Insurance reporter Louise Esola about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s shift in priorities now that the administration has “declared the pandemic [is] over.”

Andrew Brought Discusses Environmental Risks for Water Utilities on Water Foresight Podcast

Spencer Fane Attorney Andrew Brought was a guest on the Water Foresight Podcast, hosted by Dr. Matthew Klein of the Aqualaurus Group, on December 7. He addressed a recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, California River Watch vs. City of Vacaville, 39 F.4th 624 (9th Cir. 2022).

Andrew Brought Authors Business Insurance Article on Increased OSHA Enforcement

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently discussed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s increased penalties for workplace safety citations in an article published by Business Insurance.

Andrew Brought Discusses OSHA’s Increased Safety Violations in EHS Today Article

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently outlined in an article published by EHS Today why manufacturers and industrial employers need to be aware of a resurgence in federal criminal prosecutions for workplace safety violations.

Spencer Fane Hosts SEER Reception in Nashville

Spencer Fane was honored to host a client reception on September 21 ahead of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ (ABA SEER) 30th Fall Conference at The Bridge in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

Andrew Brought Talks OSHA Compliance with New CDC COVID Guidelines with Business Insurance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently discussed with Business Insurance the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) lack of updates to its COVID-19 guidance in the wake of the CDC’s updated guidelines concerning quarantine and isolation.

Andrew Brought Discusses Workplace Considerations Following Latest CDC Quarantine Guidance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought spoke with American City Business Journals on the CDC’s new guidance, which includes the relaxing of quarantine, testing, and social-distancing measures, among other changes, and how the CDC guidance may impact employers’ workplace safety and OSHA compliance obligations.

Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 201 Spencer Fane Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 201 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in America in 70 practice areas.

Andrew Brought Discusses OSHA Employer Injury, Illness Proposed Rule

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought outlined a potential Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would make employers’ injury and illness data public in a recent article published by TLNT, an online talent management and human resources publication.

Spencer Fane Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2022 Chambers USA

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce 15 of the firm’s attorneys and two practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, including rankings at the state and national level.

Andrew Brought Discusses OSHA Heat Hazards Program in Business Insurance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently featured in a Business Insurance article about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Emphasis Program to conduct more heat-related workplace inspections and its ability to do so.

Andrew Brought Featured in Inside EPA and Inside OSHA Articles

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently featured in two December 2021 articles for Inside Washington Publishers covering the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), and the authority for administrative agencies to enact regulations.

Andrew Brought Discusses OSHA and COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently quoted in an article for Business Insurance discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Andrew Brought Provides Insight into RCRA Organic Air Emission Standards and Compliance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently authored an article for Industry Today covering the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Organic Air Emission Standards and recent examples of non-compliance.

‘Best Lawyers in America’ Recognizes 132 Spencer Fane Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 132 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Spencer Fane Attorneys and Practices Earn Recognition in 2021 Chambers USA

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that eleven of the firm’s attorneys and two practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Attorneys throughout the firm have been recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas including Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, Environmental, Labor and Employment, General Commercial Litigation, Mediators Litigation, White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigations, and Real Estate.

Andrew Brought Provides Insight on OSHA’s COVID-19 Safety Efforts

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently featured in a Business Insurance article about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s COVID-19 workplace safety efforts.

Andrew Brought and Paul Jacobson Provide OSHA COVID-19 Update for Every-Day Risk Podcast

Spencer Fane attorneys Andrew Brought and Paul Jacobson recently joined the Every-Day Risk podcast as featured guests to discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s recently updated guidance on worker safety and changes proposed by the Biden Administration.

Andrew Brought Discusses Masks and COVID-19 Safety Measures with Business Insurance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently featured in a Business Insurance article covering concerns over the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) updated mask guidelines and the potential for PPE shortages regarding N95 respirators for the healthcare community.

Andrew Brought Provides Insight into Court Affirmation of OSHA’s Interpretation of Process Safety Management Standard

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently authored an article featured in Engineered Systems on a federal appellate court ruling related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) interpretation of its process safety management (PSM) standard.

Andrew Brought Discusses Environmental Cleanup with EcoRadio KC

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently interviewed by EcoRadio KC 90.1 KKFI Kansas City Community Radio on environmental cleanup, specifically in the greater Kansas City area, highlighting redevelopment and cleanup projects on former contaminated sites.

Andrew Brought Provides Insight on Mitigating Risk Amid Mask and N95 Shortages

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently featured in an article for Business Insurance on the impact of mask and N95 shortages on employers.

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 79 Spencer Fane Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 79 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Andrew Brought Presents at REGFORM Compliance and Enforcement Seminar

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought presented at the Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri (REGFORM) 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Seminar on the factors in environmental prosecution.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Provide Insight on Revisions to NWP 12

Spencer Fane attorneys Jessica Merrigan, Kathleen Whitby, and Andrew Brought recently published an article featured in POWER.

Spencer Fane Attorneys and Practices Earn Recognition in 2020 Chambers USA

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s attorneys and six practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA. Attorneys throughout the firm have been recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas including Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Environmental, Labor & Employment, General Commercial Litigation, Mediators Litigation, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigations and Real Estate.

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 70 Spencer Fane Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 70 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Four Spencer Fane Attorneys to Present at MECC Conference

Spencer Fane attorneys Andrew Brought, Jessica Merrigan, Jim Price, and Baerbel Schiller will be presenting at the Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) in Kansas City.

Andrew Brought and Mark Thornhill Provide Insights on DOJ Worker Endangerment Initiative

Andrew Brought and Mark Thornhill spoke to health and safety leaders at Kansas City companies about federal civil and criminal enforcement of worker endangerment laws. The presentation was part of the Midwestern Construction Safety Conference sponsored by The Builder’s Association of Kansas City.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Participate in SIOR Development Day

Attorneys from Spencer Fane’s Real Estate and Environmental teams exhibited Thursday 9/24 at SIOR Development Day, hosted by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Andrew Brought Presents on Accidental Release and Chemical Accident Prevention Programs at Missouri Environment and Energy Conference

Spencer Fane Partner Andrew Brought was selected to present at this year’s Missouri Chamber of Commerce Environment and Energy Conference.

Andrew Brought Shares His Insights on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Spencer Fane Partner Andrew Brought was recently featured as a guest columnist in SIOR Professional Report, a quarterly publication of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Andrew Brought Shares His Insights on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in Property Transactions

Spencer Fane Partner Andrew Brought was recently featured as a guest columnist on Midwest Real Estate News sharing his vast knowledge and insight on environmental site assessments. The article, titled “Top 10 things you need to know about Phase I Environmental Site Assessments,” outlines the role and common misconceptions of environmental site assessments in a property transaction.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2014 Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska Super Lawyers®

Spencer Fane congratulates 44 of our attorneys selected for inclusion in 2014 Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska Super Lawyers®. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Attorneys are selected for inclusion by their peers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.