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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer 2024 Meeting Summary
The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer 2024 National Meeting which was held in Chicago, Illinois. We have prepared a summary of the open sessions conducted over the course of the meeting…
Adopting Generative AI? Key Contract Considerations for Healthy Due Diligence
August 26, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
As generative AI continues to be a hot topic in board rooms and an unavoidable reality on the front lines of business, leaders must make informed decisions when choosing AI vendors. The integration of AI into your operations can offer substantial benefits, but it also introduces unique risks and…
United States District Court Blocks FTC's Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
*Associates Alia Reddell and A. Mills Bryant contributed to this article. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the “Final Non-Compete Clause Rule” banning most post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and employees. The final rule was set to take effect on…
Understanding the Farm Bill's Conservation Program Contracts and Regulations
For most, the Farm Bill is understood to provide a safety net for the nation’s agricultural producers and a nutrition-assistance program for the nation’s most vulnerable. This understanding is generally correct; the Farm Bill’s Commodity Programs and especially its Nutrition Programs push out the…
Critical Infrastructure Protection/EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water/Wastewater Systems: GAO Issued Report
August 16, 2024
Critical Infrastructure Protection/EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water/Wastewater Systems: GAO Issued Report The United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released on August 1st a Report titled: Critical Infrastructure Protection: EPA Urgently…
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Warehouses/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Approves California Indirect Source Rule
September 13, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a final rule in the September 11th Federal Register that approved a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) portion of the California State implementation Plan (“SIP”). See 89 Fed. Reg. 73568. The…
Arkansas Environmental Service Firms: Terracon Acquires Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas
September 13, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
Terracon has acquired Flat Earth Archeology of Arkansas (“Flat Earth”). Flat Earth is stated to provide archaeology and cultural resources management and compliance services to clients in Arkansas and the surrounding region. Flat Earth is a Firm describing itself as offering: …professional…
Safe Drinking Water Act/Environment: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Director's Order and Assessment
September 13, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a September 5th Proposed Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to the City of Dayton, Tennessee addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. See Director’s Order No. DWS24-0059. The…
Nitrogen/Wastewater Treatment Plant: U.S. EPA Environmental Appeals Board Petition Filed Challenging Washington NPDES Permit
September 12, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Northwest Environmental Advocates (“NWEA”) filed a September 7th Petition for Review (“Petition”) before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Environmental Appeals Board challenging a Clean Water Act National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit issued…
9th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit: Conway, Arkansas - November 8th
September 12, 2024
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The 9th Annual Arkansas Environmental Summit (“Summit”) will be held in Conway, Arkansas on November 8th. The event will be held in Worsham Hall at Hendrix College. The Summit is described as a one-day event designed: …to bring together activists, regulators, elected officials, students…