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Communications Between DOJ Attorneys Representing Separate Agencies Ordered Disclosed
Posted on 31 Jan 2012 by Steven M. Siros

By Steven M. Siros, Partner, Jenner & Block DOJ attorneys representing the United States Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps") and the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") found themselves unable to rely on... Read More

Tags: Menasha Corporation v United States Department of Justice , deliberative process privilege , Steven Siros , Jenner Block , Eastern District of Wisconsin , attorney work product , attorney client privilege , Freedom of Information , Army Corp of Engineers , CERCLA , EPA

Ongoing Cleanup Precludes Plaintiff From Establishing RCRA Imminent and Substantial Endangerment
Posted on 27 Jan 2012 by Steven M. Siros

By Steven M. Siros, Partner, Jenner & Block A recent decision from the Eastern District of Wisconsin rejected plaintiff's efforts to demonstrate RCRA imminent and substantial endangerment, notwithstanding the presence of benzene in indoor... Read More

Tags: Steven Siros , Jenner Block , Resource Conservation and Recovery Act , remedial activities , Eastern District of Wisconsin , Tilot Oil v BP Products , substantial endangerment , contamination , CERCLA , benzene , RCRA

Communications Between DOJ Attorneys Representing Separate Agencies Ordered Disclosed
Posted on 31 Jan 2012 by Steven M. Siros

By Steven M. Siros, Partner, Jenner & Block DOJ attorneys representing the United States Army Corps of Engineers (the "Corps") and the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") found themselves unable to rely... Read More

Tags: Menasha Corporation v United States Department of Justice , deliberative process privilege , Steven Siros , Jenner Block , Eastern District of Wisconsin , attorney work product , attorney client privilege , Freedom of Information , Army Corp of Engineers , CERCLA , EPA

Ongoing Cleanup Precludes Plaintiff From Establishing RCRA Imminent and Substantial Endangerment
Posted on 27 Jan 2012 by Steven M. Siros

By Steven M. Siros, Partner, Jenner & Block A recent decision from the Eastern District of Wisconsin rejected plaintiff's efforts to demonstrate RCRA imminent and substantial endangerment, notwithstanding the presence of benzene in indoor... Read More

Tags: Steven Siros , Jenner Block , Resource Conservation and Recovery Act , remedial activities , Eastern District of Wisconsin , Tilot Oil v BP Products , substantial endangerment , contamination , CERCLA , benzene , RCRA