Events

PFAS Webinar Series

About the Series

After widespread use in countless consumer and industrial products, the EPA and state attorneys general have launched a national effort to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, limit their release into the environment and undertake remediation and cleanup efforts of contaminated sites. While these efforts originally targeted the more well-known perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) chemicals, we are seeing an increased focus on many other PFAS, such as GenX, PFHxS, PFHxA, PFNA and PFBA, as well as efforts broadly aimed at all PFAS as a group. Affecting companies across a wide range of industries, deciding exactly how these “forever chemicals” are best dealt with will require knowledge and planning. Our PFAS Webinar Series will cover topics pertinent to companies seeking to eliminate or minimize usage of these chemicals as regulation ramps up.

Webinar Replays

Upcoming Session

January 14, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Previous Sessions

October 15, 2024 | Risk Mitigation and the Rise of Class Action Lawsuits

About the Program

The group of chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, has been widely in use for decades. With the EPA enforcing regulations on production, containment and remediation under current environmental law and states advancing similar laws, companies must direct their concerns to compliance and minimizing risk. This new legislative landscape has created a heightened likelihood of a single violation snowballing into a full-fledged class action lawsuit. Join us as we explore the rising trend of class actions tied to PFAS, offering insights on how to safeguard your business from potential legal challenges and mitigate the risks of devastating lawsuits.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Gerald L. Maatman Jr., Partner and Chair, Class Action Defense Group, Duane Morris LLP

Jennifer A. Riley, Partner and Vice Chair, Class Action Defense Group, Duane Morris LLP

July 15, 2024 | Federal and State Regulatory Update

About the Program

Beyond federal enforcement, many states have their own PFAS-related regulations that must be heeded. Join us to discuss recent updates on both of these fronts and how to best ensure compliance by your organization.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and Co-Chair, PFAS Working Group, Duane Morris LLP

Lindsay Ann Brown, Partner and Co-Chair, PFAS Working Group, Duane Morris LLP

Peter Downham, Vice President and Principal Scientist, Roux Associates

Haley Kmetz, Senior Hydrogeologist, Roux Associates

April 30, 2024 | Introduction to PFAS and Its Regulation

About the Program

The group of chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been widely in use for decades. With the EPA enforcing regulations on production, containment and remediation under current environmental law and states advancing similar laws, companies must direct their concerns to compliance and minimizing risk. The first step is to understand the issue and what’s at stake. Join us for the first session of this webinar series, where we will discuss what PFAS are, how they have been utilized in the past and what the government’s expectation are going forward.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner PFAS Working Group Co-Chair, Duane Morris LLP

Lindsay Ann Brown, Partner and PFAS Working Group Co-Chair, Duane Morris LLP

Colleen Costello, Senior Vice President, Sanborn

Thomas Geiger, Project Director, Sanborn Head

Larry Gottlieb, President and Chief Technical Officer, ResinTech

About Duane Morris

Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.

To assist with the multifaceted legal challenges that all types of PFAS present, Duane Morris has created a dedicated PFAS team of attorneys with significant environmental, regulatory, toxic tort and class action experience. Our team understands the complex science, shifting regulatory landscape, environmental and compliance issues and multiple litigation threats of PFAS.