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Tenants Gain Improved Liability Protections Under CERCLA
New Superfund amendments make clear that a tenant at an industrial or manufacturing site can claim the bona fide prospective purchaser (BFPP) defense to liability and escape what would otherwise be strict, joint and several owner/operator liability when leasing a previously contaminated property. Tenants now…
Nijman Franzetti Recognized as Featured Firm in Environmental Law Network
Nijman Franzetti is pleased to announce that it is the Featured Firm in the Environmental Law Network, a network that links environmental law firms and their attorneys nationwide. Additionally, our new partner, E. Lynn Grayson, is highlighted as a “Lawyer Spotlight” on the network. Both recognitions can…
Nijman Franzetti LLP Welcome E. Lynn Grayson and Kristen Gale as Firm Partners
Jennifer Nijman and Susan Franzetti of Nijman Franzetti LLP are pleased to welcome our new equity partner E. Lynn Grayson, immediate past chair of Jenner & Block’s environmental practice group. With the addition of Ms. Grayson, who has over 30 years of experience in environmental…
Happy Earth Day 2018
Today over one billion people around the world will take part in Earth Day celebrations. This year’s theme, Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution, aims to eliminate single use plastics, promote alternatives to fossil fuel-based materials, promote 100% recycling of plastics, and change human behavior…
Nijman Franzetti Ranked as Leading Firm for Environmental Law
Chambers USA 2015, 2016, and 2017 ranked Nijman Franzetti LLP as a Band 1 – Leading Firm for Environmental Law in Illinois, and ranked Susan Franzetti and Jennifer Nijman as Band 1- Leading Individuals. Chambers noted that Nijman Franzetti is known for “Environmental boutique advising…