Jones Day's John A. Rego to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Climate Change Update Live Webcast
New York, NY, December 03, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John A. Rego, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: "Legal Series for 2011: Environmental Regulations Update." This event is scheduled for March 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.
Event Synopsis:
With the current administration focusing on climate change and green energy, we are certain to see much regulatory and enforcement activity in this area. This Knowledge Group webcast is specifically designed for attorneys and in-house counsel and it aims to provide an overview of environmental regulations and offer practical guidance to help ensure compliance and the developments of best practices in this ever changing area.
A panel of environmental experts and thought leaders will share their opinions in this 2-hour live webcast. They will tackle the most significant issues and other developments in the area of climate change in the mix including:
- Clean Air Act
- Mandatory and Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting
- EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Legislative Outlook
- Climate Change in the Courts
- State and Regional Climate Change Initiatives
- Sustainability/GHG Report Assurance and Verification
- International Outlook
About John A. Rego
With over 20 years of experience as an environmental advocate for clients and training as a chemical engineer, John Rego resolves environmental disputes by blending sound scientific positions with practical legal guidance. John has used this pragmatic, fact-driven approach to negotiate and, when necessary, litigate on behalf of companies in the electronics, petroleum, metals, and manufacturing sectors in matters ranging from litigation of natural resource damage claims to settlement of substantial bankruptcy claims to negotiation of federal air emission standards.
John's environmental litigation experience encompasses defense of Superfund and Clean Water Act claims, common law "toxic tort" claims, and hazardous waste citizen suits, as well as successful challenges to actions by state and federal agencies. For example, on behalf of Eramet Marietta, John challenged the federal manganese emission standards for ferroalloys production, leading to a settlement in which the U.S. EPA withdrew its standards and adopted those proposed by their client. John also recently obtained summary judgment against the Ohio EPA, overturning the agency's effort to prevent Gould Electronics from completing a precedent-setting cleanup under Ohio's Voluntary Action Program. However, John believes that with creativity, diligence, and a sound technical approach, most environmental disputes can be avoided or resolved without costly litigation.
John oversees the environmental team in the Cleveland Office. He is the executive editor of Jones Day's quarterly electronic climate change advisory, The Climate Report, and has been recognized as a leading Ohio and U.S. environmental counselor by Chambers, The Best Lawyers in America, and Ohio Super Lawyers.
About Jones Day
Since 1893, Jones Day has stayed in step with rapidly changing business and legal environments both in the U.S. and around the world. Our dedication to delivering the best of the Firm in every client engagement has not gone unnoticed, and it has earned Jones Day industry awards and recognition year after year. Today, we are one of the largest international law firms, with more than 2,300 lawyers in 30 offices around the world. Jones Day acts as principal outside counsel to, or provides significant legal representation for, a majority of the Fortune Global 500, more than half of the Fortune 500, and a wide variety of other business entities and individuals. Our clients benefit from the strength of our multidiscipline teams and the seamless transfer of resources across multiple jurisdictions and borders. Jones Day is One Firm worldwide.
For more information about John A. Rego and Jones Day, please visit: http://www.jonesday.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
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Event Synopsis:
With the current administration focusing on climate change and green energy, we are certain to see much regulatory and enforcement activity in this area. This Knowledge Group webcast is specifically designed for attorneys and in-house counsel and it aims to provide an overview of environmental regulations and offer practical guidance to help ensure compliance and the developments of best practices in this ever changing area.
A panel of environmental experts and thought leaders will share their opinions in this 2-hour live webcast. They will tackle the most significant issues and other developments in the area of climate change in the mix including:
- Clean Air Act
- Mandatory and Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting
- EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Legislative Outlook
- Climate Change in the Courts
- State and Regional Climate Change Initiatives
- Sustainability/GHG Report Assurance and Verification
- International Outlook
About John A. Rego
With over 20 years of experience as an environmental advocate for clients and training as a chemical engineer, John Rego resolves environmental disputes by blending sound scientific positions with practical legal guidance. John has used this pragmatic, fact-driven approach to negotiate and, when necessary, litigate on behalf of companies in the electronics, petroleum, metals, and manufacturing sectors in matters ranging from litigation of natural resource damage claims to settlement of substantial bankruptcy claims to negotiation of federal air emission standards.
John's environmental litigation experience encompasses defense of Superfund and Clean Water Act claims, common law "toxic tort" claims, and hazardous waste citizen suits, as well as successful challenges to actions by state and federal agencies. For example, on behalf of Eramet Marietta, John challenged the federal manganese emission standards for ferroalloys production, leading to a settlement in which the U.S. EPA withdrew its standards and adopted those proposed by their client. John also recently obtained summary judgment against the Ohio EPA, overturning the agency's effort to prevent Gould Electronics from completing a precedent-setting cleanup under Ohio's Voluntary Action Program. However, John believes that with creativity, diligence, and a sound technical approach, most environmental disputes can be avoided or resolved without costly litigation.
John oversees the environmental team in the Cleveland Office. He is the executive editor of Jones Day's quarterly electronic climate change advisory, The Climate Report, and has been recognized as a leading Ohio and U.S. environmental counselor by Chambers, The Best Lawyers in America, and Ohio Super Lawyers.
About Jones Day
Since 1893, Jones Day has stayed in step with rapidly changing business and legal environments both in the U.S. and around the world. Our dedication to delivering the best of the Firm in every client engagement has not gone unnoticed, and it has earned Jones Day industry awards and recognition year after year. Today, we are one of the largest international law firms, with more than 2,300 lawyers in 30 offices around the world. Jones Day acts as principal outside counsel to, or provides significant legal representation for, a majority of the Fortune Global 500, more than half of the Fortune 500, and a wide variety of other business entities and individuals. Our clients benefit from the strength of our multidiscipline teams and the seamless transfer of resources across multiple jurisdictions and borders. Jones Day is One Firm worldwide.
For more information about John A. Rego and Jones Day, please visit: http://www.jonesday.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
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