Many business owners have found it frustrating trying to ensure that their businesses comply with an ever-increasing set of environmental laws that have come in over the years. Many have also faced expensive penalties for breaches of those regulations. If you were one...
Environmental Contamination & General Liability In New York
New York has some of the strictest environmental regulations
When looking at environmental regulations across the United States, New York places a greater emphasis on this area than many other states. This is evident when ranking states based on their environmental policies and the effects of those policies. For instance, some...
New York has banned single-use plastic toiletry bottles
Tackling plastic waste has been a priority for New York authorities for many years. In January this year, a law banning single-use toiletry bottles in hotels with more than 50 rooms was introduced. This means that small soaps, shampoos and other disposable toiletries...
How to choose a commercial waste disposal service
As a business owner, it's crucial to work with a commercial waste disposal company to manage the waste your business generates. The company you work with matters. If you choose an unreliable one, you may not be protecting the environment as you believe. And this can...
Are you viewing environmental regulations wrong?
Many business owners resent the restrictions that environmental regulations place on them. They complain that these regulations make running a business more complicated and eat into their profits. Even if you are not convinced about the health benefits and long-term...
What should NY gas stations know about underground tank corrosion
Running a gas station in New York comes with a host of responsibilities, including the upkeep of underground storage tanks. Properly maintaining these tanks isn't just good practice. It's also a legal requirement. Failures in this area could lead to serious legal...
What is the Oil Spill Fund?
The environmental damage that can be caused by an oil spill can be devastating, depending on the amount of oil involved and the time taken to clean it up. If it enters the water supply or contaminates soil this can cause serious health risks for residents of New...
Second Circuit: Late Notice To Insurer Bars Coverage For Environmental Claims
How important is it that timely notice of an environmental claim be given to your insurance carrier? And just what is "timely"?A federal appeals court in New York recently answered, "it's very important," and "timely" means as soon as practicable (but more than...
In Oil Spill Case, Common Law Negligence Claim Against Insurer Not Time-Barred Despite Policy
Sometimes simple common law principles are the best way to litigate against insurance companies. Specifically, if the insurance policy calls for a two-year limitations period to sue, make sure your attorney alleges common law negligence against the insurance carrier...
City Council Members Seek to Redefine “Reside” in Local Lead Paint Law
New York City's lead-based paint law (Local Law 1 [1982]) requires landlords to remove lead-based paint in any apartment unit in which a child under 6 years of age resides. The issue in Yaniveth R. v. LTD Realty Co. was whether a child "resides" in an apartment...
