On June 16, Ohio Governor DeWine signed into law H.B. 168, which creates a “bona fide prospective purchaser” (BFPP) affirmative defense to liability for performing investigative or remedial activities that arise out of release or threatened release of hazardous substances. Ohio follows a number of other states that have similarly enacted a BFPP defense or … Continue Reading
On Sunday, Ohio issued a “shelter in place” or “stay at home” order, bringing the total number of states with these orders to ten. The other states are California, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and this number increases by the day. The orders and associated guidance identify which businesses … Continue Reading
Nutrient pollution has become a growing concern in the State of Ohio and elsewhere along the Great Lakes. In the summer of 2014, large algae blooms in Lake Erie generated toxins that contaminated the City of Toledo’s drinking water. In response, the City instructed 400,000 people not to drink or cook with tap water, prompting … Continue Reading
