Environmental Law

Spencer Fane attorney Jim Price recently published an article featured in The Missouri Municipal Review covering updated regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning contaminants in drinking water.

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently wrote an article featured in the Health Care Compliance Association blog covering the new rules enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the health care industry.

Spencer Fane John Watson recently published an article featured in Law360 covering Colorado Ozone Regulations and a recent noncompliance claim.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Carlota (Coty) Hopinks-Baul has joined the Environmental Practice Group as an of counsel attorney in the firm’s Austin office.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that Jason Flower and Carlota (Coty) Hopinks-Baul have joined the firm’s Environmental group. Flower joins as a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office and Hopinks-Baul joins as an of counsel attorney in the firm’s Austin office.

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.

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently published an article featured in Law360, highlighting the proposed extension of Proposition 65 over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in California.

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.

Spencer Fane attorneys Mike Hockley and Jim Price were recently named to the inaugural edition of The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers.

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.

Spencer Fane A.J. Ferate was recently featured on The Federalist Society’s teleforum covering environmental law and property rights.

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently authored an article for Industry Today covering the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent update to its audit policy.

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.

Spencer Fane attorneys Jon Farnsworth and Karen Olson recently wrote an article for Medical Plastics News magazine on a new law that amends the California Integrated Waste Management Act with new regulations going into effect as of January 1, 2021.

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.

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently outlined trends in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations resulting from COVID-related investigations for online publication TLNT.

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley was recently elected as President-Elect of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), a prestigious organization of distinguished environmental attorneys. Previously serving for three years as Treasurer, Mike’s commitment to the ACOEL’s mission will continue in his new role.

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.

Spencer Fane attorney Jane Fedder published an article featured in Law360 discussing the recent court ruling in Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobil Corp.

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

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently published an article in Risk Management Monitor discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidance on COVID-19- related issues.

Spencer Fane attorney Jessica Merrigan was recently elected as one of the 2020 class of Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL). She is one of only 28 attorneys nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition this year.

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson will present at the upcoming Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Monthly Meeting on environmental compliance during COVID-19.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce Jane Fedder has joined the firm’s St. Louis office in the Environmental and Energy Practice Group.

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.

Spencer Fane attorney John Watson recently published an article in ColoradoBiz on the new scope of federally regulated water (Waters of the United States).

Spencer Fane attorney A.J. Ferate recently conducted a teleforum call for The Federalist Society on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Herrera v. Wyoming.

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.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two partners to the firm’s Kansas City office. Brent Erwood joins the Banking and Financial Services practice group, while Jessica Merrigan joins the Environmental and Energy practice group.

Spencer Fane attorney John Watson recently discussed issues regarding regulatory requirements and sampling procedures for methane monitoring at oil and gas sites at the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) Member Spotlight Luncheon.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 59 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Spencer Fane attorneys Ryan Pulkrabek and Shelby Wood recently presented at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law about the importance of environmental due diligence in real estate transactions.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce the addition of associate Eric Combs to its Environmental and Energy practice in the firm’s Oklahoma City office.

At the recent annual meeting of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, Spencer Fane Partner Mike Hockley was elected Treasurer, and will be one of four Officers leading the College for the upcoming year.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Jacob Reeves has joined the firm’s Environmental and Energy practice groups as Of Counsel in Oklahoma City.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that it will once again be joined by Carrie Vaughn, who rejoins the firm as an associate in its Environmental and Energy practice.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 58 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law.

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.