We are proud to announce that Ring Bender Partners Christine “Tina” Hein and Norman “Norm” Dupont have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America® 2024 – Tina for her work in Environmental Law, and Norm for his work in Environmental Law and Litigation – Enviornmental. Tina and Norm were also recognized as among…
Ninth Circuit Interprets Settlement Agreement to Weigh in on Claim Preclusion and CERCLA Cleanup Costs
In the recent CERCLA decision, GP Vincent II v. Est. of Beard, No. 21-16555, 2023 WL 3488113 (9th Cir. May 17, 2023), the Ninth Circuit reversed a motion to dismiss finding that a settlement agreement limited to the cleanup of contamination that had migrated to an adjacent property did not bar claims between parties associated with…
Ring Bender Partner Tina Hein Ranked by Chambers as a Top Lawyer for Environmental Matters in Oregon
We are proud to announce that our managing partner Christine “Tina” Hein has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as a top lawyer for environmental matters in Oregon. Chambers and Partners has long been recognized as an independent organization noted for its meticulous processes for recognizing top attorneys in various practice areas. More about this…
Ring Bender and two of its attorneys, Norm Dupont and Sage Ertman, were recognized in an article published by Inside EPA.com, an online publication and resource which covers EPA and environmental regulations. The May 22, 2023 Inside EPA article entitled “Pending Suit on EPA Aircraft Rule Highlights Lack of Enforceable EJ Orders” explores an article…
EPA Limits GHG Emissions for Climate Change Purposes Except as to Commercial Aircraft, but Why?
In the waning days of the Trump administration, EPA adopted an Aircraft Rule for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) which did not lower emissions at all for commercial aircraft. Instead, EPA simply adopted standards set earlier by a UN affiliate – the International Civil Aviation Organization. In adopting this Aircraft Rule, the EPA opted to preserve…
Ring Bender Partner Jay Tufano recently was a guest on the Brownfield Braintrust Podcastwith Matt Winefield and Jeremy Squire concerning the proposed changes to California Water Code Resolution 92-49. This resolution conveys policies and procedures to the State Water Board and Regional Board officials relating to the investigation and cleanup of discharges into groundwater, surface…
