SCB attorneys Paul Dayton and Leslie Clark spoke on the use of summary adjudication techniques to resolve CERCLA liability issues, drawing from their experience litigating Pakootas v. Teck Metals, Ltd., No. 04-256-LRS, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

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SCB attorney Athan Tramountanas spoke on the topic "Construction Law 101" with emphasis on residential projects, including contract clauses and practical advice to guide practitioners through issues on constructions projects.

The program was sponsored by the Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services with the support of the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.  All proceeds used to support the Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services.

SCB attorneys Andrew Maron and Leslie Clark were part of the panel of attorneys who provided an update on three important current legal issues: (1) implementation of the state's new marijuana law; (2) new statute regarding payment for fire hydrants; and (3) pending litigation regarding imposition of a city utility tax on special districts.

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SCB's Environmental Law Practice Group co-sponsored the November 7, 2012, luncheon meeting of the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC). The program covered current environmental and fiscal issues facing Washington's ports, presented by Eric Johnson of the Washington Public Ports Association. SCB serves as counsel to several ports throughout the State, providing environmental and land use law support.

For more information about SCB's Environmental Law practice, please contact Tom Kilbane (206.682.3333 or tkilbane@scblaw.com)

Scott Missall spoke on the topic "Ethics"

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Andrew Maron spoke on the topic "Do Cities Have the Right to Impose Utility Taxes on Districts?"

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Tatyana A. Gidirimski presented on the topic "Step-by-Step Guide Through the Civil Complaint Process"

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Scott Missall spoke on the topic "Complex Easement Access Cases"

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John Sullivan spoke on the topic "Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Involved in Lease Negotiations" on Friday, December 2

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Scott Missall presented on the topic "The Legal Basis of Planning in Washington State"

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Richard Du Bey chaired the teleconference and presented on the topic " Origin of the EPA Indian Policy and how it has influenced EPA decision-making to date"

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Richard Du Bey and Jennifer Sanscrainte presented on the topic "Tribal Sovereignty and Superfund: The Power of Tribal ARARs and the Role of the EPA National Remedy Review Board"

Jennifer Sanscrainte presented on the topic "The Development and Implementation of Tribal Environmental Law to Cleanup and Restore Reservation Lands and Resources.

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Paul Dayton presented on the topic "Enforcement of U.S. Environmental Law in Cases of Cross-Boundary Pollution: A Case Study"

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Scott Missall spoke at a conference session on the topic of nonconforming land uses

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Scott Missall presented on the topic "Recent Trends and Cases in Municipal Government Perspectives"

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