Prevention and compensation of marine pollution damage; recent developments in Europe, China and the US.
9041123385 Prevention and compensation of marine pollution damage; recent developments in Europe, China and the US. Ed. by Michael G. Faure and James Hu. Kluwer Law International 2006 358 pages $115.00 Hardcover Comparative...

GMA vows to protect environment through strong mining safeguards.
Byline: GENALYN D. KABILING and ELLALYN B. DE VERA President Arroyo yesterday vowed a more rigid enforcement of environmental safeguards while promoting sustainable mining development as the countryas way out of poverty. The President issued the pledge a day after the government reportedly conceded to...

Attorney's Guide to Environmental Liability in Transactions.
The Attorney's Guide to Environmental Liability in Transactions approaches environmental islation, liability and related issues from a legal practitioner's point of view. The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education published this guide primarily to aid practicing attorneys, but it contains information that legislators or individuals interested in environmental issues...

Fighting fungus: awareness can help hoteliers combat toxic mold.
National Report -- Though it's more of a problem in apartments and homes, hoteliers in all climates should be aware of, know how to prevent and get rid of toxic mold. Burt Fried, president of New York-based LVI Services, an environmental remediation company, said the reasons for...

No Business is Safe from Environmental Disaster; Protect Your Assets and Future with Pollution Liability Insurance.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Fears the environment will suffer under the Republican administration are misplaced, say the world's leading pollution liability experts. Thanks to privatization and the shift to state enforcement, pollution is being rapidly uncovered. Good news for Mother Nature. Devastating news for those...

Insurance Industry Reduces Premiums for Users of Environmental Compliance Software Provided by Environ.com.
TEMPE, Ariz. and ANAHEIM, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends Environmental Insurance Services LLC (Legends) and Environmental Support Solutions (Environ.com) announced today a first of its kind agreement in the environmental compliance software industry. Environmental Support Solutions software users are now eligible for a reduction in their...

Branching out: the expanded use of environmental insurance covers mergers and acquisitions risks, stimulates property redevelopment and helps corporations offset environmental liabilities.
Many risk managers would be surprised at the multiple uses for environmental insurance these days. Beyond the textbook definition of the coverage and the obvious protection it provides, environmental coverage is an essential component in financial transactions, real estate deals, property redevelopment, and in securing commercial loans. A principal...

The blooming of a better brownfield: with creative use of environmental law and insurance, companies cure environmental liabilities, win awards, polish their image and pull off a cutting-edge rationale for redevelopment.
The story goes something like this: The sun was setting on a fall day in 1997, its rays illuminating the pollution in the sky in shades of purple and red. Michael G. O'Neill, CEO and founder of Preferred Real Estate Investments Inc., was cruising down the Delaware River on...

Environmental cover takes center stage. (Environmental).
Events over the last year--as well as speculation about a possible chemical terrorist attack--have highlighted the importance of environmental insurance as a core element of any risk management program. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, together with the recent turbulence surrounding financial disclosure have had significant...

Solution for Pollution.
Construction projects are often not adequately insured for environmental exposures. Carriers are now responding to the need for better coverage by expanding capacity and offering integrated coverages and multiyear deals. From excavation to demolition, contractors face a whole host of environmental exposures. In fact, environmental liabilities often...