Frank Hammond
What To Do When DEQ Knocks At Your Door?
If you operate and industrial or commercial site, you are always at risk of offending the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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Frank Hammond
Understanding CERCLA: A Guide to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as the Superfund, is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1980.
Frank Hammond
Trial Court Procedure
When I started law school I was required to buy a lot of books. Two of them were books titled Civil Procedure and something like West’s Court Rules.
Frank Hammond
Oregon’s Adoption of the CARB Act: A New Chapter in Solid Waste Hauling Industry
Oregon’s decision to implement the Clean Air Regulatory Bill (CARB Act) has been a notable development in the ongoing effort to address environmental concerns and enhance air quality within the state.
Jason Hammond
Microplastics: The Next PFAS?
Regulations and lawsuits surrounding PFAS – “the forever chemical” – are only increasing. Companies like 3M and DuPont have settled PFAS lawsuits for billions of dollars
Frank Hammond
Starting The Story: The Answer
This is the third part in a 3 part series looking at the importance of telling stories in the field of litigation.
Jason Hammond
Opinions About Psychedelics Are Dramatically Changing
In 1970, President Nixon signed the Control Substances Act. This act placed substances like LSD and psilocybin in the “Schedule One” category, reserved for drugs considered highly dangerous and addictive without any recognized medical use.
Frank Hammond
Navigating the Legal Maze: Securing Permits for a New Landfill in Rural Oregon
Many environmental and legal challenges are associated with the establishment of a new landfill facility in rural Oregon.
Frank Hammond
The NEPA Process
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a key piece of federal legislation that governs the environmental review process in the United States.
Frank Hammond
PFAS in Landfill Leachate
Modern society has brought many conveniences, from non-stick cookware to water-repellent clothing. But as with many innovations, there are often unintended consequences.