With state and federal environmental regulations constantly evolving, as well as shifting enforcement priorities, it takes innovative approaches to solve what often seem like insurmountable problems.
At Jaffe, we offer cutting-edge expertise and the confidence that comes with decades of experience to help our clients navigate the complex minefield of environmental laws and regulations. We work closely with developers, manufacturers, lenders, buyers, sellers, borrowers, entrepreneurs, and municipalities in all areas of environmental law to reduce their exposure to environmental liabilities and to develop cost-effective compliance strategies. Our extensive knowledge helps our clients avoid obstacles, solve problems, and take maximum advantage of opportunities.
In addition to providing exceptional representation in environmental law matters, our attorneys serve on committees and working groups that are critical in the drafting of important legislation related to environmental liability, incentives for brownfield redevelopment, and solid waste regulations. This means that our deep knowledge and experience with environmental issues extend beyond the here and now to help shape the laws that affect our clients and their businesses and provide them opportunities into the future.
Additionally, our attorneys deal with state and federal superfund liability issues, negotiate with state and federal agencies, and litigate complex legal questions at every level of administrative and judicial proceedings. We are active in all facets of environmental litigation, including cost recovery and contribution lawsuits, citizen suits, contested cases, administrative proceedings, lawsuits under the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, and the defense of governmental enforcement actions.
Environmental Law
Environmental Law
March 1, 2022
Business publications are full of articles regarding corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs. Until recently, ESG wasn’t on the radar of most corporate executives. Now, in response to increasing pressures from consumers, investors, and regulators, ESG is a significant concern for just about every large company, regardless of industry. The Securities and Exchange Commission ...
February 15, 2022
Late last month, Michigan became one of the first few states to take a public stance on PFAS in the food supply. The Michigan Department of Agriculture issued a Consumption Advisory notifying consumers that beef from a farm in Livingston County may contain perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). PFOS is part of the PFAS chemical family and ...
Policies developed by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) could end up impacting federal legislation in 2022, as officials call for research to understand potential health risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their effect on human health. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment ...
November 30, 2021
SOUTHFIELD, MICH., November 30, 2021 – Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. CEO Jeffrey M. Weiss announced that 16 attorneys were recognized as 2022 Top Lawyers by DBusiness. The Top Lawyers list is compiled via a peer review survey, polling nearly 20,000 attorneys in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Each attorney was asked ...
November 5, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its Interim Final Rule regarding vaccination of employees of large employers (100+ employees). The rules apply to employers with a total of, at least, 100 employees within the entire firm or corporation at any time the rule is in effect. The rule does not apply to health ...
October 20, 2022
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 20, 2022 – Michigan Lawyers Weekly recently named Sam Schiffer, attorney and partner at Jaffe Raitt Heuer…
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