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James H. Colopy,
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James H. Colopy
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San Francisco 415.954.4978
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Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases
November 12-13, 2026
Law Seminars International's Natural Resource Damages Conference
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The Long Reach of CERCLA: Ninth Circuit Clarifies that Prohibition on Double Recovery No Bar to CERCLA Liability and Related Future Response Costs
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New Ninth Circuit Decision Precluding CERCLA Liability for Airborne Emissions
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James Colopy Elected a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers

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Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases

Jim Colopy will speak at the "Ethics & Experts: Professional Responsibility in NRD Cases" session during the Law Seminars International Natural Resource Damages conference. Click here to register. 

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Four Farella Lawyers Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers

Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that four lawyers were named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500 guide, highlighting leaders in environmental law. The Farella lawyers recognized...

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