KMCL Announces New Counsel

KMCL is pleased to announce that Helen Barnes and Kate Hopkins have been promoted to Counsel, effective January 1, 2025. This milestone is a reflection of Helenā€™s and Kateā€™s extraordinary work, dedication to clients, and commitment to the exceptional practice of law. KMCL is proud to elevate Helen and Kate, and we look forward to…

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Pitfalls of PFAS

At the recent EMLF Fall Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky, Jennifer Simon discussed the significance of identifying where PFAS is used in energy operations and the legal complexities surrounding PFAS identification and regulation. Like with many industries, PFAS may not immediately come to mind in the context of energy production, but these chemicals nevertheless play unexpected…

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Leland Frost to Moderate Panel at the American Bar Associationā€™s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resourcesā€™ 32nd Fall Conference

On October 25, 2024, Leland Frost will moderate the below panel at the American Bar Associationā€™s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resourcesā€™ 32nd Fall Conference. Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Contaminants Old and New Although PFAS is the elephant in the ā€œnewā€ contaminants room, recent and pending regulatory actions address a wide variety of newer contaminants…

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Client Alert: Requirements for PFAS Analysis in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Written by Chris J. Williams & Leland P. Frost Owners and operators of property contaminated by hazardous substances as defined and designated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) are subject to strict and joint liability, even if they did not cause or contribute to the contamination. That is, unless…

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