"Under the Wire" CLE Seminar—Emerging Contaminants: Regulations, Litigation, and Insurance Coverage—What You Need to Know

K&L Gates will be hosting an in-person seminar on 10 December during which you can earn three CLE credits. Our presenters will offer varying perspectives on how developments related to chemicals that are unregulated and those that are being alleged to present new risks are creating regulatory challenges and litigation risks for companies.

For additional information, or if you’d like to attend, please contact Jenn Smuts.

Agenda

8:30-9:00 AM - Breakfast and Networking

9:00-10:30 AM - Regulatory Developments and the Effects of Federal and State Elections–1.5 Credits

A conversation regarding state and federal regulations related to PFAS, Ethylene Oxide, and other chemicals and how the 2024 elections may impact what lies ahead. This session will focus on strategies for navigating the maze of ever-changing regulatory requirements from the perspectives of both interacting with regulators and maintaining compliance.

Panelists

• Dawn Lamparello, Partner, Newark
• Cliff Rothenstein, Government Affairs Advisor, Washington, D.C.

10:30AM-12:00PM - Litigation and Insurance Coverage—1.5 Credits

Our presenters will discuss the wide-ranging effects emerging contaminants are having on the litigation environment, ranging from consumer labeling class actions to environmental emission and personal injury claims. The session will also address strategies for maximizing insurance resources in an environment often fraught with complicated policy exclusions.

Panelists: 

• Peter Coneski, Senior Scientific Advisor, Washington, D.C.
• David Fusco, Partner, Pittsburgh
• Ronie Schmelz, Partner, Los Angeles
• Lucas Tanglen, Partner, Pittsburgh
• Laura Veith, Partner, Pittsburgh
• Nathan Townsend, Associate, Pittsburgh