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The Rules of the Road for Hazardous Material Compliance

By Lee Braem

The business of transporting hazardous materials is extremely regulated in the United States, as well as internationally. Familiarity with the regulations set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) concerning this activity is of great concern to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and compliance attorneys; however, all attorneys, especially those in-house, should have some basic knowledge of the DOT regulatory structure. Here, the author provides a summary of DOT and hazmat rules, the scope of materials covered and key issues for the compliance and enforcement of these rules.

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Knock, Knock! The OSHA Inspection Survival Guide

By Jose M. Chanfrau and Zayra W. Taupier

No matter how well you think your company runs its safety program, sooner or later you will get a frantic phone call: OSHA inspectors are at the door. Senior management gets pretty jittery when OSHA inspectors arrive unannounced. Your best defense is a good offense, including knowing your procedural rights before the inspectors are on the doorstep.

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Is Green the New Black?

By Julienne Bramesco -- general counsel, Colonial Parking

Corporate social responsibility has become more than an afterthought, with companies everywhere "going green." But is it just in style to be eco-friendly? This article explores how important protecting the environment has become in the corporate world, and details how companies like yours are doing their part.

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Canadian Briefings: October 2008

By Andrew A. Taylor, Yusra Siddiquee, Dermot Muir, Simon Finlayson, Carolyn Boyle and Paul M. Feuer

This issue discusses guidelines on environmental claims, misconceptions about foreign nationals, and the largest leveraged buyout approved by the Supreme Court in Canada's history.