April 30, 2014

Webinar: EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR): What it Means for Industry and How it Compares to U.S. Regulation, April 30, 2014, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

The European Union Biocidal Products Regulation dramatically changes the way biocidal active substances and products, as well as many products not traditionally considered biocidal products, are regulated under European law. Practical aspects of this new regulatory system are subtly different from those in other jurisdictions, EU neighboring countries, and the US. Companies exporting to the EU as a component of their global business must ensure that their supply chains and product designs are...
April 22, 2014

International Conference on Chemical Policy (ICCP) 2014, April 22 – 24, 2014, Seoul, South Korea

The Korea Chemical Management Association’s annual chemical policy conference was expected to draw record attendance due to the global interest in The Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH) as the January 1, 2015, effective date approaches. Leslie S. MacDougall gave a presentation on the similarities and differences between K-REACH and U.S. chemical assessment and management.. Click here for more information....
April 10, 2014

Chemical Heritage Foundation Joseph Priestly Society Lecture “Chemical Risk Policy – – 2014 and Beyond”, April 10, 2014, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Joseph Priestley Society (JPS) lecture series explores topics in science, technology, and industry through professional networking receptions and lectures by industry leaders. The symposium ran from 10:30 – 2:00 pm, and the presentation portions of the program were also be available as a live webcast beginning at noon on chemheritage.org/live [Chemical Risk Policy: April 10, 2014 Joseph Priestley Society Symposium video]. The event was moderated by Lawrence D. Sloan, president...
March 26, 2014

Quantum Dots Forum, March 26, 2014, San Diego, CA

This half-day event preceding the Phosphor Global Summit 2014 provided a forum that covered market opportunities, developments in technologies, end users opportunities and challenges, innovations in applications and environmental issues all related to Quantum Dots. Lisa R. Burchi was a presenter. Click here for more information....
February 5, 2014

American Law Institute CLE Course in Environmental Law, February 5 – 7, 2014, Washington, D.C., and via live webinar

Now, in its 44th year, this highly-reputed CLE program on environmental law is the go-to course for environmental attorneys across the country who want to stay on the cutting edge. This thorough program has instruction for every level, with optional introductory lectures on the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and CERCLA, RCRA, and TSCA and advanced, in-depth discussions of the key issues in environmental law under the second Obama administration including legislative initiatives, regulatory...
December 12, 2013

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) Webinar – – “Product Marketing,” December 12, 2013, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

The fourth webinar in the series “Entering the Marketplace: Public and Private Product Regulation at Home and Abroad,” examined product marketing laws and policies, including green claims, administered by EPA, FTC, and states under consumer protection laws, such as FIFRA. Lynn L. Bergeson was the planning Chair of the series and moderated the webinar. The webinar was co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute (ELI). Click here for more information. ...