Corporate social responsibility (CSR) goes beyond being compliant and ethical in today's business world. While more and more companies may just be realizing the value of CSR, The Timberland Company has been involved in this area for some time. This article describes their commitment to CSR.
Whether the expense of an environmental consultant is a defense cost which, like other defense expenses, is recoverable as incurred, or an indemnity cost, recoverable only at the end of coverage litigation, is one of the most significant issues in environmental insurance coverage litigation today. By carefully planning, tracking, and describing such expenditures, policyholders can help maximize the chance that they will be recoverable as defense costs and thus get the most from insurance coverage.
This article identifies measures that you can take to confirm compliance and to minimize liability for your company in the event of a hazardous materials transportation release.
New reporting requirements mandated by the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 were effective Jan. 1, 2010. Companies subject to the MMSEA must understand the new requirements or learn the hard way — a potential civil penalty of $1,000 for each day of noncompliance for each claimant. An absolute must-read, this detailed report includes MMSEA background information, and compliance guidelines and instructions.
During the acquisition of a smaller company, the due diligence process reveals possible environmental compliance violations. With a criminal indictment looming on the horizon, you must now make a decision: voluntary disclosure or internal investigations. Be prepared to act quickly and decisively, or your company could wind up down the drain.
Although a HazMat suit may not be part of your daily attire, your company may unknowingly ship hazardous materials on a regular basis. And with increased enforcement efforts by the agencies responsible for monitoring such shipments, your company may find itself in violation of the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs). Learn which materials are considered “hazardous” and how to remain compliant.
What can in-house counsel do to help mitigate liability in the wake of a crisis and to help maintain the company's public reputation? James Nortz addresses this question in this must-read article.
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
Policies that promote social and environmental justice should be integrated with the traditional production and consumption economy. Financial institutions play an important role in that economic model. Learn how credit-granting policies can work alongside the Brazilian government to achieve social and environmental sustainability.
Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.