Regulatory Shifts: Impact of the New Administration on the Specialty Chemical Industry

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
11:00am ET
Teams Webinar

Get the real story on what’s happening under the new Administration and its impact on your business. In this town hall, we’ll cut through the noise to examine recent Executive Orders and their practical implications for the specialty chemical sector. David Topping from Phelps Dunbar will explore what’s truly on the horizon through the Congressional Review Act – no buzzwords, no speculation, just a straightforward look at the regulatory shifts that matter to you. Join us for a clear picture on navigating the changing landscape ahead.

Speaker

David J. Topping
Partner, Phelps Dunar LLP

David Topping is an environmental lawyer serving clients nationwide in three key practice areas: transactional support, regulatory compliance and litigation. David’s transactional experience includes providing due diligence and drafting opinion memoranda on permitting and environmental issues in support of major client divestitures, acquisitions and financing transactions, including of industrial and marine facilities. He regularly handles environmental real estate due diligence matters related to Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, CERCLA and state liability defenses, and issues regarding the lease and purchase of contaminated properties. David also routinely advises clients on contractual matters, including environmental indemnity issues, representations and warranties, and disclosure requirements.

As part of his regulatory practice, David regularly assists industry clients with permitting issues, including regulatory compliance and reporting, the defense, negotiation and resolution of enforcement actions and remediation of contaminated properties. He has also advised clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including issues related to the CAA, CWA, CERCLA, EPCRA, RCRA, SDWA, CZMA, OPA and their state equivalents.