Environment

Environmental Partner Sedina Banks will be presenting "Buyer Beware: Avoiding CERCLA Liability: Environmental Assessment through Continuing Obligations" at the 2026 Real Property Law Retreat, hosted by The Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, on May 15, 2026.

Session Details:

Landowner Liability Protections (LLPS) afforded under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) are contingent on All Appropriate Inquiry conducted prior to acquisition. However, for contaminated properties, those protections may also be contingent on Continuing Obligations. ASTM International has developed industry standards that guide users and producers through the process. This engaging panel will offer an update on the status of relevant ASTM Standards, case studies on their successful implementation, and cautionary tales when things went sideways.