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Conference & Special Events: May 6-9, 2024

Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV

Litigation Risks for Landfills: Torts, Enforcement and Citizen Suits—Trends and Defenses

  • Monday, May 06, 2024:11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Room: W217-218

Description

Landfills are a critical foundation of America’s infrastructure but are also coming under more scrutiny from regulators, activists and opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers. Litigation risks include allegations regarding odors and air emissions, citizen suits regarding water discharges, state and federal enforcement, permit challenges and PFAS. Concerns over methane emissions and organics diversion are also receiving significant government and public attention. In this session, three lawyers with decades of solid waste and landfill experience will survey these issues and provide the latest developments and trends. The panel will also discuss proactive measures to reduce and manage litigation risks. 


Moderator
Jimmy Slaughter
Principal
Bevridge & Diamond P.C.
Speaker
Robert Longo
Vice President and Managing General Counsel
WM
Speaker
Shelley Sayward
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.