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  • September 21, 2015 | ISBA News | Events
    Environmental Law Section to host Professional Development Luncheon

    Please join the ISBA Environmental Law Section Council for a Professional Development Luncheon to discuss the Clean Power Plan - the first-ever national standards addressing carbon pollution from power plants. This program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from noon-1 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark.

    Speaker:

    • Mr. James Gignac, Environmental & Energy Counsel, with the Office of the Attorney General. Mr. Gignac will provide an overview of the historic regualtions as well as provide insight into the rule's political and legal hurdles as well as implementation issues

    Moderator:

    • Patricia Sharkey, Environmental Law Section Council Chair

    Cost: $15 includes lunch.

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/environmentallaw/pdl

    For general inquiries, please contact: Kent Mohr at kent.mohr@illinois.gov

    Deadline to register is Friday, October 16th. No refunds will be given after October 16th.

    No MCLE credit is available for this program.

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  • February 18, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: 13th Annual Environmental Law Conference

    Don’t miss ISBA’s 13th Annual Illinois Environmental Law Conference in Chicago on March 6-7, 2014! Once again, this premier conference features annual updates on agency activities and priorities in Illinois and the Region presented by top representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and other state agencies.

  • January 14, 2013 | CLE
    CLE: Navigating the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides LIVE WEBCAST

    Using environmental claims has become a mainstream marketing technique and, as such, attorneys in many practice areas must advise their clients on whether their marketing claims are in compliance or whether they constitute "Green Washing." Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this live webcast on Wednesday, January 30th and get the information you need to effectively navigate the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides. Consumer protection attorneys, environmental lawyers, and intellectual property practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience will benefit from a comprehensive overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides; an in-depth discussion regarding the October 1, 2012 revisions to the Green Guides (which is the first major revision since 1998); and information about the recent enforcement actions brought by the FTC, as well as possible future enforcement in light of the revised Green Guides.

    The program is presented by the ISBA Antitrust and Unfair Competition and co-sponsored by the ISBA Environmental Law Section. It qualifies for 2.0 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • October 17, 2012 | CLE
    CLE: Wildlife, Renewable Energy and Climate Change: Critical Legal Issues

    Join us in Chicago on October 25th for an update on a number of key environmental and animal law areas, including wind power, lake bed leasing, climate impact modeling, adaptation management tradeoffs, critical legal issues, and much more. Environmental and energy lawyers, animal law practitioners, land use and real estate attorneys, and lawyers advising corporations and local units of government – with all levels of experience – will gain a better understanding of: the good and bad of climate impact modeling; how Lake Michigan offshore wind energy development may impact the future of our wildlife; the ongoing work of the Midwest Habitat Conservation Plan; the potential consequences of policy/regulatory changes made to accommodate accelerated climate change; and the legal issues that may arise when Illinois regulation and strategic planning fully incorporate climate change considerations.

    The seminar is presented by the ISBA Animal Law Section and the ISBA Environmental Law Section, and is co-sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law, Certificate Program in Energy and Environmental Law. It qualifies for 6.5 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • October 11, 2011 | ISBA News | Practice News
    ISBA Environmental Law Section Council to host networking luncheon

    The ISBA Environmental Law Section Council is pleased to invite all Springfield-area attorneys practicing in the area of Environmental Law to a FREE networking lunch for ISBA members and non-members alike.

    When: October 21, 2011; Noon – 1:00 p.m.

    Where: Illinois Attorney General Office, Helen Radigan Hall, 500 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62706

    John Kim, Chief Legal Counsel for the Illinois EPA, will present on the new Section 31 process, including compliance agreement (“CCA”) administrative enforcement.

    Kyle Rominger, Deputy Chief Counsel for the Illinois EPA will be speaking on permit streamlining and clean construction demolition debris (“CCDD”).

    Please join us for these brief informative presentations, a light lunch and the opportunity to visit with fellow practitioners in a relaxed setting.

    Please RSVP with Jane McBride, jmcbride@atg.state.il.us by Oct. 18.

  • August 9, 2011 | Events
    Environmental Law networking opportunity: Come meet fellow practitioners!

    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section Council invites you to a joint networking event held in conjunction with the Chicago Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee and YLS Environmental Committee. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., in the CBA offices, located at 321 S. Plymouth Court.

    There is no cost to attend the event, and will feature appetizers and cash bar. No RSVP necessary. If you have any questions, please call (312) 554-2000. 

    This event is sponsored by the law firms of Much Shelist and Latham & Watkins.