In this webinar we are pleased to have as a special guest speaker Charles M. Denton, Esq., partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and immediate past chair of the firm’s national Environmental Law Department. Charles Denton provides an overview of the emerging legal and regulatory considerations for PFAS contamination and key topics for the regulatory community, including businesses and local governments. He is joined by Chad Northington, Southeast District Technical Manager at REGENESIS, who discusses low-cost, in situ remediation of PFAS using colloidal activated carbon.
Key topics addressed in this free webinar:
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What are the likely sources of PFAS compounds?
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What are the PFAS exposure pathways of concern?
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How are PFAS compounds regulated, and what’s next?
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Should PFAS compounds be included in environmental diligence for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures?
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What are the potential legal liabilities arising from PFAS contamination?
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About the Presenter:
Charles M. Denton, Esq.
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Charles M. Denton is a partner in the Atlanta and Michigan offices of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and immediate past chair of the firm’s national Environmental Law Department. He focuses his practice on environmental agency enforcement defense, toxic torts and class action litigation, “Brownfields” redevelopment, compliance counseling, insurance coverage, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He serves on the Board for the Georgia Chapter of Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), is a member of the Georgia Brownfield Association, and the Environmental Law Section of the Georgia Bar; he is also active with the American Bar Association including as past chair of the ABA Environmental Litigation Committee and service on the ABA Section of Litigation’s Council. Mr. Denton is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as in Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin state courts. Mr. Denton received his A.B. summa cum laude in 1978 from Ohio University, and his J.D. in 1981 from the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Denton can be reached at (616) 742-3974 or cdenton@btlaw.com.
Chad Northington
Southeast District Technical Manager, REGENESIS
Chad Northington is a professional engineer with over sixteen years of experience in the environmental field in the areas of site investigation, remediation system engineering and construction, project management and technical assistance. He currently serves as the Southeast District Technical Manager with REGENESIS. In this capacity, he provides technical sales support for a suite of soil and groundwater remediation technologies, vapor intrusion mitigation technologies and the remediation services division. Mr. Northington works directly with environmental consulting, construction and engineering firms to develop successful remedial approaches for their clients by offering design, application and performance review services for in situ-applied groundwater and soil remedial strategies across a broad spectrum of technology classes. Mr. Northington also founded and directs a 501(c)(3) non-profit specializing in community development and outreach.