Like most Georgia business owners, you probably know you could face civil penalties such as fines if you violate environmental laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency. However, did you know you could also face criminal charges?The EPA has...
Environmental Law
What chemicals are you exposed to in the petroleum industry?
Working just about anywhere could put you in contact with chemicals or other potentially hazardous materials, even if they are simply cleaning fluids as a janitor or toner for a printer if you work in an office. Even so, you may be among those here in Georgia and...
Addressing the environmental impact of agriculture
It may seem counterintuitive to think that the agricultural industry would need to comply with environmental laws, but when you consider pesticides, natural gases and other issues, it only makes sense. If you run an agricultural operation here in Georgia, you probably...
Is your community healthy and sustainable?
With all of the attention on global warming and other environmental issues in recent years, it's no surprise that the Environmental Protection Agency would continue to look for ways to make communities healthy and sustainable. Making sure that ecosystems remain...
Managing risk in green rooftop projects
If you are unfamiliar with a green rooftop, they are rooftop gardens installed to slow runoff, and reduce heat radiation in urban areas. Green rooftops are the wave of the future. Cities throughout the country have passed laws, some of which make installation...
What can you do if your employer is breaking environmental laws?
Not everyone cares equally about the environment. However, federal environmental laws require all companies to adhere to certain environmental standards—regardless of an employer’s personal priorities. Nonetheless, oftentimes employers—deliberately...
Eminent domain in Georgia is a daily occurrence
Policy issues involving eminent domain is ongoing. While the state of Georgia takes measures to limit abuse, are property owners satisfied? Georgia property rightsSince the landmark case of Kelo v. City of New London in 2005, various states in the U.S. have tried to...
What is a wetland and why do you need to care?
With more than 7.7 million acres of wetlands in Georgia, landowners and users need to know what a wetland is and what can happen if work is commenced without knowledge of the law.Any time you move earth to alter the drainage pattern of land, wetland regulations and...
The EPA warns of a dicamba drift
Most farmers know that the yields of any growing season are impacted by the vagaries of Mother Nature: too much rain, too little rain, excessive heat, unseasonably cold weather. This past summer, however, those growing soybeans and cotton saw their crops ruined by...