Vapor Intrusion and the Audit Process ( Part III )
Given EPA’s approval of the ASTM E1527-13 standard for conducting Phase I audits, it is clear that there will be an increased focus upon assessing vapor intrusion as a pathway for contaminants. The conditions for [...]
The Tronox Tale: Shell Corporations and Environmental Liabilities
The creation of an under-capitalized corporation is an oft used strategy for minimizing environmental risks. However, as many economists have said, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”, and any business worth its salt [...]
Potential Spillage in the Straits?
The Straits of Mackinac, the narrow waterway that connects Lake Huron to Lake Michigan is home to unparalleled iconic Michigan beauty: vistas of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the Mackinac Bridge and treasured vacation getaways. [...]
Lake Erie and Phosphorous: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Ohio lawmakers tried to legislate away the dangerous algae blooms in June of this year, but it appears it was too late. News this week of Toledo’s drinking water woes highlighted what has become an [...]
Transitioning Away from LIBOR: What’s Next?
The transition away from LIBOR, the abbreviation for the London Interbank Offered Rate, has left many asking, what is next? LIBOR is set to be phased out at the end of 2021. As of June [...]
Year End Estate Tax Planning in 2020
IDEAS FOR THESE TRANSITIONAL TIMES As tax lawyers and estate planners, we see that there is a lot of uncertainty and speculation in the marketplace about what the estate and gift tax system will look [...]
