Environmental Law and Toxic Tort Litigation: Trends, Developments, and Best Practices You Should Know

Overview:

The number of lawsuits filed under environmental law and toxic tort litigation continues to proliferate. Primary claims include chemical contamination, airborne deposition of heavy metals, and exposures to hazardous materials. More significantly, enforcement actions brought by stringent regulatory programs, in addition to the shifting landscape, continue to clamp down businesses.

Because of these, companies that are faced with environmental and toxic tort liabilities must keep themselves abreast of all emerging developments in this field of law. The litigation process may become risky and complex, thus, counsel to companies should come up with litigation strategies to ensure a win against this type of lawsuit.

In a LIVE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished practitioners brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide a comprehensive discussion of the recent trends and developments in environmental law and toxic tort litigation. Speakers will also present notable case decisions and share practical litigation techniques to avoid red flags in this evolving legal climate.

Key issues include:

• Environmental Law and Toxic Tort Litigation: Trends and Statistics
• Notable Cases
• Quantifying and Proving Damage Claims
• Mitigating Red Flags
• Effective Litigation Procedures and Case Strategies
• What Lies Ahead

Who Should Attend:

• Product Liability Attorneys
• Environmental Lawyers
• Healthcare Attorneys
• Manufacturers and Processors
• Importers and Handlers
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Assessment Managers