Environmental

July 31, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

The Department of Energy (DOE) adopted a new policy which extends the standard term for authorizations to export natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. lower-48 states to countries without a free trade agreement with the U.S. to December 31, 2050.  The standard term had been 20 years.  The new standard term...… Continue Reading

July 29, 2020, Covington Alert

Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the possible adoption of a new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”). This consultation is yet another of the initiatives that the Commission is taking to roll out its ambitious European Green Deal (for a recent overview webinar see here). Manufacturers in virtually all industrial ...

July 28, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the possible adoption of a new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”).  This consultation is yet another of the initiatives that the Commission is taking to roll out its ambitious European Green Deal (for a recent overview webinar see here).  Manufacturers in virtually all ...

July 27, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

In a move that further bolsters the state of New York’s status as a trailblazer in America’s energy transformation, on July 21, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the largest combined renewable energy solicitations in U.S. history.  New York is seeking up to 4,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind and onshore renewable energy capacity to...… Continue Reading

July 23, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

The FERC recently issued a final rule (Order No. 872) revising its regulations implementing the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA), which encourages the development of certain renewable and cogeneration facilities.  PURPA, and FERC’s rules implementing it, establish benefits to those facilities by obligating electric utilities to purchase ...

July 20, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

On July 17, 2020, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published a Final Rule updating regulations to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Final Rule closely tracks the Proposed Rule released in January 2020. The final rule makes a number of notable changes to existing NEPA regulations. I.                   Setting Presumptive Time and Page ...

July 15, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

Since July 4, 2020 the manufacture, marketing and use of perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), its salts and PFOA-related compounds (collectively, “PFOAs”), and products containing them, is significantly restricted in the European Economic Area (“EU/EEA”).  The restrictions were introduced by a Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex I to the EU POPs ...

July 13, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

Critiques of OSHA’s current flexible approach to COVID-19 in the workplace provide insight into how a Democratic administration might regulate differently at the federal level.  Moreover, some states have moved forward with establishing binding rules to address COVID-19 in the workplace, which may provide models for future federal efforts. As the COVID-19 ...

July 1, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

The California Air Resources Board unanimously adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which is designed to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission medium and heavy duty vehicles (“ZEV”).  By 2045, 100% of new trucks sold in the state will be ZEVs, consistent with the state’s broader goal of becoming carbon neutral by that year. The rule’s...… Continue Reading

July 1, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

As businesses and commercial buildings reopen following shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality used their June 26 meeting to highlight recommendations on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system operation. Particular interest in these systems has increased due to the potential ability ...

July 1, 2020, Inside Energy & Environment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently signaled that it is exploring ways to improve the cybersecurity of the U.S. electricity grid.  On June 18, 2020, FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) regarding whether some of its reliability standards regarding cybersecurity must be enhanced and whether the focus of its standards must change due...… ...

June 27, 2020

WASHINGTON—Covington represented Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL) in the sale of a 20% stake in Piramal Pharma Limited (Piramal Pharma), a wholly owned subsidiary of PEL that will contain its pharmaceutical businesses, to CA Clover Intermediate II Investments, an affiliated entity of CAP V Mauritius Limited, an investment fund managed and advised by affiliated ...

Spring 2020, Covington Guide

As businesses across Europe prepare to reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown, Covington is providing practical resources and guidance on the broad array of issues companies face as employees return to the workplace, including employment, privacy, competition, policy, environmental and regulatory considerations at the EU level, with a focus on Germany and the ...

May 13, 2020, Roll Call

David Martin spoke with Roll Call about the success of companies that consider environmental, social, and governance issues in their business models through the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Martin says, “The pandemic is causing companies to ask and answer questions which ESG, in some areas at least, has already been asking. What is your ability to cope with a broader ...

May 1, 2020, ACOEL

April 23, 2020, Bloomberg Law

Thomas Brugato spoke with Bloomberg Law about the EPA’s warning to e-commerce platforms that they were being used to sell disinfectants that fraudulently claim to fight the coronavirus. Mr. Brugato says, “It’s been the case for some time that online sellers of pesticides are responsible for insuring compliance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and ...

April 1, 2020, Bloomberg Law

Thomas Brugato is quoted in Bloomberg Law regarding the EPA’s increased enforcement measures against products making unproven antiviral or disinfectant claims in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Brugato says, “This is the tip of the iceberg. I think we’ll definitely see more cases like this.” He adds that given the clear public health implication of the ...

March 23, 2020, Agenda

David Martin is quoted in Agenda regarding the increased importance for companies to take up environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Mr. Martin says that in his experience, larger companies are more likely to have greater exposure to ESG risks and reputations hinging on oversight of ESG issues, so the issues are more likely to pop up in ...

August 2020

Recapture of Excess COVID-19 Payroll Tax Credits Addressed in New Regs Recapture of Excess COVID-19 Payroll Tax Credits Addressed in New Regs As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are ...

September 18, 2019

  📄 Download PDF of Client Alert  The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing is the main global mechanism to regulate the access and utilization of biological resources. The agreement entered into force nearly five years ago, on October 12, 2014, as a supplement to the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity Today, 118 countries are a contracting party ...

September 3, 2019, Covington Alert

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) has created a rapidly-expanding market for hemp-derived products by legalizing the cultivation of hemp, which can be processed to make a variety of goods, including cannabidiol (“CBD”) products.

March 14, 2019, Covington Alert

Acting at the direction of President Trump, the EPA on March 12 proposed major revisions to regulations governing one of the premiere environmental commodities markets: the trading of fuel credits known as Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program.

February 21, 2019, Law360

Gary Guzy is quoted in Law360 regarding the Administration’s negotiations with California regarding a proposal to roll back greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles. According to Mr. Guzy, if the EPA finalizes an emissions rule along the lines of what it proposed, legal challenges will likely target the agency’s basis for departing from the previous ...

February 20, 2019, Washington Post

Gary Guzy spoke with the Washington Post about California’s negotiations with the Administration over vehicle fuel-efficiency standards. Mr. Guzy says, “It is tempting to see this feud as just another in a series of squabbles between the administration and California. However, the state’s independent regulatory authority to set more stringent fuel-efficiency ...

January 9, 2019, Covington Alert

The ongoing partial government shutdown has halted most operations of the agencies regulating product safety, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). With these agencies left without funding, businesses and consumers face significant ...

January 8, 2019, Law360

Kevin Poloncarz is quoted in Law360 regarding new California governor, Gavin Newsom’s aggressive long-term plans to tackle climate change in the U.S. and California. Former Gov. Jerry Brown laid down several ambitious climate change markers for Newsom before leaving office.   Mr. Poloncarz says, "Jerry Brown made climate change and clean energy a legacy issue. ...

January 8, 2019, Covington Alert

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), waste deemed “hazardous waste” is subject to onerous regulatory requirements, including: a 90-day storage limitation, shipment to a RCRA-permitted facility for disposal, and tracking from generation to disposal via a manifest system.

December 13, 2018, Covington Alert

Despite its deregulatory efforts in other areas, the Trump administration continues to enforce pesticide laws rigorously as part of its stated goal of returning EPA to its “core mission.” EPA is acting pursuant to its authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“FIFRA”), 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq., under which EPA regulates the ...

December 6, 2018, Covington Alert

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced efforts to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks and engines.

November 16, 2018, Covington Alert

As more companies recognize the value of enhanced sustainability reporting and publicize the positive environmental features of their products and services, they should also be attentive to greater public scrutiny of “green” claims.

November 2018, Pratt's Energy Law Report

November 2018, Pratt's Energy Law Report

August 16, 2018, Covington Alert

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed to eliminate some of the more burdensome requirements of its electronic records rule, which details how employers must report work-related injuries to the agency.

August 2, 2018, The Recorder

Kevin Poloncarz spoke with The Recorder regarding his move to Covington. Mr. Poloncarz says, “Covington [is] renown for regulatory expertise in D.C. on federal matters, and that was very much a draw for me. I do environmental and energy work, and it is regulatory in nature, and so I really felt that was a great fit between my practice and the firm.” Mr. ...

August 1, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO— Kevin Poloncarz has joined Covington as a partner in its Energy Industry Group in San Francisco. Mr. Poloncarz represents electric power, petroleum, and chemicals companies, financial institutions, and project developers on federal and state air quality regulation and carbon markets matters. He has been deeply involved in legal and regulatory ...

May 24, 2018, Chemical and Engineering News

Cándido García Molyneux is quoted in a Chemical and Engineering News article regarding the May 31 REACH regulation deadline. Many other companies won’t be done dealing with REACH on June 1 either, says García Molyneux. He anticipates ongoing disputes between REACH registrants over sharing the cost of developing chemical safety data.

May 1, 2018

WASHINGTON—Covington advised Elbit Systems Ltd. in its $120 million acquisition of the assets and operations of the privately owned U.S. company, Universal Avionics Systems. Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security, and commercial programs throughout the world. Universal Avionics is a ...

April 20, 2018

LONDON—Covington advised BenevolentAI on an £80 million equity investment by new and existing investors, including Woodford Investment Management, at a pre-money valuation of £1.4 billion. The firm also recently advised BenevolentAI on its acquisition of Proximagen Limited, a Cambridge, UK-based drug discovery and development company, for an undisclosed ...

April 19, 2018

WASHINGTON—The BTI Consulting Group has named Covington lawyers Andrew Smith, Jonathan Sperling, and Allan Topol to its 2018 “Client Service All-Stars” list, which recognizes “the leaders in superior client service.” Mr. Smith, based in Washington, advises clients on retail financial services, credit reporting, privacy, technology, and e-commerce issues. He ...

March 2, 2018

NEW YORK—Covington advised Mavis Tire Holdings LLC, and its family owners, and other owners, including investment funds managed by ONCAP, in its agreement to merge with Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, a Golden Gate Capital portfolio company, creating one of the largest independent automotive service platforms in the United States. Mavis Discount Tire, based ...

February 21, 2018

NEW YORK—David Luttinger has joined Covington as a partner in the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice in New York. Mr. Luttinger has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in the insurance coverage field, including extensive trial work in judicial and arbitral forums across the country. His experience in the coverage area includes disputes over ...

February 21, 2018, Law360

January 22, 2018

WASHINGTON—Covington advised Bacardi Limited in its definitive agreement to acquire Patrón Spirits International AG and its PATRÓN® brand, the world’s top-selling ultra-premium tequila, from John Paul DeJoria, a founder of Patrón. The transaction reflects an enterprise value for Patrón of $5.1 billion. The transaction follows the successful relationship the ...

2018, The Clean Water Act Handbook, ABA (4th Ed.)

January 2018, The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law

October 27, 2017

NEW YORK—Covington represented SK Holdings Co., Ltd. in its acquisition of a significant minority interest in Eureka Midstream Holdings, LLC, a midstream energy company that owns and operates approximately 340 miles of gas gathering pipelines in Ohio and West Virginia. The transaction closed in early October 2017. SK Group is a top three conglomerate in South ...

September/October 2017, Trends

The American Bar Association published a tribute to Theodore Garrett highlighting his many contributions to Trends, published by the Section of the Environment, Energy, and Resources. Garrett served as Contributing Editor of the "In Brief" column for over 25 years.

August 10, 2017

NEW YORK—Covington is representing IFM Therapeutics in its sale to Bristol Myers Squibb for $300 million in cash and the right to receive contingent payments upon achievement of specified milestones that could total in excess of $1 billion for each of its two oncology programs. Prior to closing, IFM will spin off its inflammation program to a newly-formed ...

June 27, 2017, Risk Policy Report

Donald Elliott is quoted in a Risk Policy Report article regarding the release of the EPA's framework rules to implement the new Toxic Substances Control Act. According the Elliott, the law is "quite durable," adding that "[w]e haven't seen any indicators from the Trump administration that they're targeting it." However, Elliott also notes that there will be ...

June 16, 2017

WASHINGTON—The National Law Journal has named Covington’s Gary Guzy as one of its “Energy & Environmental Trailblazers.” The list profiles 50 lawyers who “continue to make their mark in various aspects of legal work in the areas of energy and environmental law” and have “shown a deep passion and perseverance in pursuit of their mission.” Mr. Guzy has over three ...

June 2017, The National Law Journal

Gary Guzy was profiled by The National Law Journal as a part of the publication's "Energy & Environmental Trailblazer" feature honoring 50 lawyers who “continue to make their mark in various aspects of legal work in the areas of energy and environmental law” and have “shown a deep passion and perseverance in pursuit of their mission.”

March 28, 2017, Covington Alert

On March 16, 2017, following a lengthy legislative process, the European Parliament approved a final regulation implementing a new due diligence and reporting regime for “conflict minerals” (i.e., tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold) imported in the EU. The regulation will enter into force 20 days after formal approval by the Council of Ministers ...

March 27, 2017, Webinar

February 24, 2017, Law360

Gary Guzy is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the states’ ability to use the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program to expedite surface transportation improvement projects while waiting for President Trump’s infrastructure plan. “That’s very innovative and could be effective in avoiding duplication, facilitating more rapid permitting,” says Guzy. ...

February 12, 2017, The Wall Street Journal

Gary Guzy is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article regarding President Trump’s infrastructure plans. Commenting on attempts by Presidents Obama and Bush to accelerate projects with Executive Order, Guzy says the Obama Administration was concerned prolonged reviews could hold back stimulus spending under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

February 7, 2017, Covington Alert

Barely two weeks after taking the oath of office, President Trump is already moving quickly to implement his campaign agenda. This alert addresses the actions Donald Trump has already taken with respect to environmental policy, and what can be expected going forward.

January 16, 2017, Medtech Insight

Cándido García Molyneux is quoted in a Medtech Insight article regarding an expected amendment to the Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2). According to García Molyneux, if proposed, non-RoHS compliance electronic medical devices, IVDs and control instruments may be further supplied in the distribution chain or resold after July 22, 2019 ...

January 16, 2017, International Devices & Diagnostics Monitor

Cándido García Molyneux is quoted in an International Devices & Diagnostics Monitor article regarding the European Commission’s plan to allow certain second-hand and refurbished devices that contain hazardous substances to continue to be marketed in the EU beyond July 22, 2019. According to García Molyneux, the ban would greatly restrict the availability of ...

November 28, 2016, Politico

Cándido García Molyneux and Bart Van Vooren are quoted in a Politico article regarding the recent European Court of Justice rulings which interpreted elements of a global chemical safety protocol. According to García Molyneux, “The EU Court’s rulings of this week are not that surprising in light of the [safety protocol] Aarhus Convention and the EU’s ...

November 28, 2016, Covington Alert

Last week the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) upheld a broad interpretation of the concept of “information that relates to emissions into the environment” that EU and Member State authorities (e.g., ECHA, EFSA, Commission, national environmental agencies) must disclose to the public.

November 23, 2016, Politico

Peter Bogaert is quoted in a Politico article regarding the broader impact of a decision by the European Court of Justice in favor of disclosing confidential safety tests by pesticide companies. According to Bogaert, “There is a very serious concern about the dangerous broadening of the definition of what constitutes an emission into the environment.”

September 15, 2016, Argus Media

Donald Elliott participated in a conference hosted by Indiana University and is quoted in an Argus Media article regarding the effect of inexpensive natural gas on increased investment in the U.S. According to Elliott, almost no Pennsylvania localities have chosen to use their power to ban hydraulic fracturing, a drilling method which allows for cheaper gas. 

July 11, 2016, The Washington Post

Gary Guzy is quoted in a Washington Post article regarding an awaited report about the economic and technological feasibility of meeting or exceeding fuel-efficiency targets set by the Obama Administration. According to Guzy, “There’s been a demonstrated record of success and innovation that has shown that these standards can be achieved in a cost-effective ...

June 22, 2016, Covington Alert

Imagine that you could get the federal government to determine that your substance is safe when used as directed, and that determination could assist in fending off state regulation, reduce product and environmental liability risk, and produce a potential competitive advantage.

June 9, 2016, Covington Alert

The Supreme Court last week unanimously ruled that property owners seeking to discharge material onto land potentially subject to federal Clean Water Act restrictions may bring direct court challenges to "approved jurisdictional determinations" issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps"). The Court rejected the Corps' position that property owners must ...

May 19, 2016, Natural Gas Intel

Mark Perlis spoke at the EnergyRisk Summit 2016 USA and is quoted in this Natural Gas Intel article regarding the decreasing number of companies voluntarily providing information for price indexes in the turbulent natural gas market. According to Perlis, “If you're going to voluntarily report, you have to report accurately and in totality. That's the essence of ...

March 28, 2016, InsideEPA

Gary Guzy’s remarks from a panel session at the GlobalChem conference are quoted in this InsideEPA article discussing the EPA’s ability to implement the pending Toxic Substance Control Act reform bill. Guzy pointed to the EPA's development of greenhouse gas standards for existing power plants as an example of the EPA's "incredible machine for making rules."

March 14, 2016, Law360

March 10, 2016

NEW YORK — Covington represented MidFirst Bank in its acquisition of 1st Century Bancshares, Inc. 1st Century is a publicly traded bank-holding company of 1st Century Bank of Los Angeles. Simultaneously with the closing of the acquisition, 1st Century Bank will be merged into MidFirst Bank.  Following these transactions, the business of 1st Century Bank will ...

January 6, 2016, Inside EPA

Donald Elliott’s remarks from a roundtable discussion at an SRA meeting are quoted in this Inside EPA article discussing the expansion of computational and other toxicology approaches by EPA's regulatory offices. Elliott, who believes the pending congressional reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is another push toward greater use of alternative ...

December 28, 2015, Covington Alert

December 18, 2015, Energy Post

Gary Guzy is quoted in an Energy Post article discussing the enforceability of the Paris climate deal. According to Guzy, the deal is “extraordinary,” and is the first time that “all [countries] recognise that each has to contribute.”

November 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, November 16, 2015 - Covington advised Graham Holdings Company, a diversified education and media company, in its acquisition of Group Dekko, a manufacturer of electrical solutions for workspace, architectural lighting, and electrical components. The financial terms of the deal were not announced. According to Timothy O’Shaughnessy, president and ...

November 16, 2015, Phoenix Business Journal

Former Senator Jon Kyl spoke at the opening dinner of the Arizona Town Hall and is extensively quoted in this Phoenix Business Journal piece focused on the Arizona water situation. According to Sen. Kyl, the state is not facing a water crisis currently, but steps need to be taken now. "Conservation is not enough," says Kyl.

October 2, 2015, The Washington Post

Senior of counsel Gary Guzy is quoted in this Washington Post article discussing new climate action plans released by 51 countries. “What is ground breaking is that, for the first time, all of the major emitting nations of the world are committing to a truly international approach to addressing climate change,” said Guzy. “While perhaps not perfect, the scale of ...

September 8, 2015, Law360

Senior of counsel Gary Guzy shares his optimism regarding bipartisan support for upcoming environmental policymaking in a Law360 article. Guzy remarks, “I think people generally underestimate the possibility of some real bipartisan legislative accomplishments, and there are a number of areas that seem incredibly well-primed for that to happen.”

September 3, 2015, Covington Alert

September 2015, Rule-Makers or Rule Takers? Exploring the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

September 2015, Who's Who Legal

July 28, 2015, Centre for European Policy Studies

May 2015, The Yale Law Journal

April 28, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2015  — Who’s Who Legal honored Covington's Theodore Garrett with its first Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the legal sector. “Ted Garrett garnered more votes than any other lawyer for 10 consecutive years, and his peers were unanimous in their appreciation of his market-leading ...

April 17, 2015, 2015 Annual Conference on European Environmental Law, ERA Academy of European Law

April 15, 2015, InsideEnergy&Environment Blog

March 27, 2015, InsideEnergy&Environment Blog

November 10, 2014, InsideEnergy&Environment Blog

April 9, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC, April 9, 2014 — For the tenth consecutive year, Who’s Who Legal named Theodore Garrett the “International Lawyer of the Year 2014 - Environmental Law.” In announcing the award, Who’s Who Legal Editor Tom Barnes notes that Mr. Garrett “received more votes from clients and peers in the course of our research than any other individual worldwide, and ...

April 1, 2014, Covington E-Alert

March 2014, Environmental Law Reporter's News & Analysis

February 24, 2014, Covington E-Alert

February 24, 2014, Law360

February 17, 2014, The Wall Street Journal

12/09/2013

WASHINGTON, DC, December 09, 2013 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that Gary Guzy, most recently deputy director and general counsel of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and a former general counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency, is joining the firm’s environmental, clean energy, public policy, and government affairs ...

12/4/2013

WASHINGTON, DC, December 4, 2013 — Covington & Burling advised Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund in its $860 million acquisition of General Chemical Holding Company. The acquisition will expand Chemtrade’s North American water treatment chemicals and sulfuric acid businesses into new geographic areas and broaden the company’s specialty chemicals product portfolio. ...

December 2013, American College of Environmental Lawyers

October 25, 2013, Covington E-Alert

September 27, 2013, Covington E-Alert

August 30, 2013, Covington E-Alert

August 2013, Who’s Who Legal 100

July 8, 2013, Covington E-Alert

June 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2013 — For the ninth consecutive year, Who’s Who Legal, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, named Theodore Garrett the “International Lawyer of the Year 2013 - Environmental Law.” In announcing the award, Who’s Who Legal notes, “Theodore Garrett has a fantastic reputation in litigation and has served as counsel in over 50 ...

May 23, 2013, Law360

April 3, 2013, American College of Environmental Lawyers Blog

February 2013, 43 Environmental Law Reporter 10095

January 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2013 — E. Donald Elliott, a leading environmental and administrative lawyer and scholar, has joined Covington & Burling, strengthening the firm’s top-ranked environmental and product liability practices. Mr. Elliott has more than 30 years of experience in environmental law, administrative law and product liability and toxic torts. He ...

11/7/2012

WASHINGTON, DC, November 7, 2012 — Covington & Burling received 97 first-tier practice rankings in the 2013 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News-Best Lawyers, placing Covington among the top 10 firms nationwide. Covington was also named “Law Firm of the Year” in both FDA Law and Corporate Compliance Law. The honor is presented to one law firm in each of the ...

August 27, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 196 individual mentions in 57 areas of law in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top U.S. lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as ...

June 26, 2012, REACH: Legal Implications & Supply Chain Strategies 2012

June 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2012 — For the eighth consecutive year, Who’s Who Legal, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, named Theodore Garrett the “International Lawyer of the Year 2012 - Environmental Law.” Mr. Garrett has received this award every year since its inception in 2005. In announcing the award, Who’s Who Legal Editor-in-Chief Callum ...

May 2, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2012 — D.C. Super Lawyers selected 64 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Washington based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Deborah Garza and Robert Long have been named among the “Top 100” for ...

March 22, 2012, The Atlantic

March 1, 2012, ACOEL

January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, January 24, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP represented ChemGen Corp. in its definitive merger agreement with Eli Lilly and Company. Upon closing of the transaction, ChemGen will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and an operating unit of Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly. ChemGen, headquartered in Gaithersburg, ...

November 30, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, November 30, 2011 — Washingtonian magazine has named 34 Covington & Burling attorneys as “Best Lawyers” in its December issue. The biennial list, compiled by the magazine’s editorial staff, identifies leading lawyers in the Washington area. Of the approximately 800 “Best Lawyers” identified in the issue, Washingtonian included profiles of 31 ...

November 1, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, November 1, 2011 — For the second consecutive year, U.S. News-Best Lawyers awarded Covington & Burling the most first-tier practice rankings for Washington, DC in the “Best Law Firms” survey. The 2011-12 survey also awarded the firm 82 first-tier practice rankings, placing Covington among the top 20 firms nationwide. Additionally, U.S. ...

September 7, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 184 individual mentions in 56 areas of law in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: ...

August 15, 2011, EuroWatch

August 1, 2011, Covington E-Alert

June 23, 2011, Covington E-Alert

June 20, 2011, ACOEL

June 10, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

2011, The Encyclopedia of Sustainability: The Law and Politics of Sustainability

November 17, 2010, Covington E-Alert

October 12, 2010

NEW YORK, October 12, 2010 — King Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer announced today that they have entered into an agreement for Pfizer to acquire all of the outstanding stock and stock equivalents of King for $14.25 in cash per share, or aggregate consideration of $3.6 billion. Covington & Burling LLP advised King on the transaction. King is a vertically integrated ...

September 17, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, September 17, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 33 first-tier practice rankings in the 2010 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. Covington’s first-tier national rankings place it among the top 10 firms nationwide and at the top of the first-tier rankings for Washington, DC. The inaugural rankings presented in ...

August 6, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 138 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

June 16, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

January 6, 2010, American College of Environmental Lawyers

2010/2011, PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook

9/24/2009

NEW YORK, September 24, 2009 — Boehringer Ingelheim, and its US animal health business Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., has entered into an agreement with Pfizer to acquire certain assets of Wyeth’s Fort Dodge Animal Health business upon the closing of the global Pfizer-Wyeth merger. Covington & Burling LLP represented Boehringer Ingelheim on the ...

8/24/2009

NEW YORK, NY, August 24, 2009 — Procter & Gamble today announced the sale of its global pharmaceuticals business to Warner Chilcott Ltd. Covington & Burling LLP advised Procter & Gamble on the transaction. Procter & Gamble is a leading global branded products company, with one of the strongest portfolios of quality, leadership brands in consumer health and ...

August 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 131 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

June 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

Spring 2009, Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredients

2009, 157 University of Pennsylvania Law Review PENNumbra 178

January 2009, Covington E-Alert

2008/2009, PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook

December 2008, Covington Advisory

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, September 29, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 124 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

June 16, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 81 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in the newly released 2008 Chambers USA. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington ...

4/3/2008

WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP has announced the promotion of four new of counsels and five new special counsels in the firm’s five offices. The new of counsels are as follows:  Christopher Denig (Washington) focuses on representing clients in complex federal civil litigation (including class actions), internal corporate ...

3/3/2008

NEW YORK, NY, March 3, 2008 — Pfizer Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Serenex Inc., a privately held biotechnology company. Covington & Burling LLP advised Pfizer on the transaction. Pfizer, the world’s largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company, discovers and develops innovative medicines to treat and help ...

2/21/2008

WASHINGTON, DC, February 21, 2008 — Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Pfizer Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Pfizer will make a cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Encysive for $2.35 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $195 million. ...

1/8/2008

WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2008 — Joy Global Inc., a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, reported today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the stock of NES Investment, Co., the parent holding company of Continental Global Inc. Continental designs, manufactures, installs and services highly engineered bulk material ...

1/2/2008

NEW YORK, NY, January 2, 2008 — Coty Inc. has completed its acquisition of DLI Holding Corp., the parent company of Del Laboratories, Inc., one of the leading manufacturers of nail care, cosmetics, personal care, and OTC products. Covington & Burling LLP advised Coty on the transaction.Coty Inc. is the world’s largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in ...

1/2/2008

NEW YORK, NY, January 2, 2008 — Pfizer announced on December 31 that it has completed the cash tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Coley Pharmaceutical Group, Inc., a publicly-held biopharmaceutical company specializing in vaccine adjuvant technology and a new class of immunomodulatory drug candidates designed to fight cancers, allergy and ...

11/30/2007

WASHINGTON, DC, November 30, 2007 — Nineteen Covington & Burling LLP attorneys are recognized as “Top Lawyers” in the December 2007 issue of Washingtonian magazine. The list, compiled by the magazine’s editorial staff based on peer recommendations, identifies leading lawyers in the Greater Washington area. Of the “Top Lawyers,” Washingtonian identified 30 as the ...

11/01/2007

NEW YORK, NY, November 1, 2007 — Mainfreight Limited has completed its acquisition of AMEX-listed Target Logistics, Inc. in an all-cash transaction. Covington & Burling LLP advised Mainfreight on the transaction. Mainfreight is a global supply chain logistics provider with approximately 3,000 team members based in operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and ...

10/30/2007

NEW YORK, NY, October 30, 2007 — Fiber Composites has completed its previously announced acquisition of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation’s (LP’s) WeatherBest decking and railing business and manufacturing and distribution facility in Meridian, Idaho. Covington & Burling LLP advised Fiber Composites on the transaction. Fiber Composites is a leading manufacturer of ...

September 6, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 115 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The recipients are as follows: Administrative: E. Edward Bruce and ...

June 18, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 44 practice mentions and 74 individual mentions in the newly released 2007 Chambers USA guidebook. The 2007 edition of Chambers USA attempts to identify the most skilled legal practitioners throughout the country based on the qualities most valued by clients. Covington attorneys have been ...

April 3, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, April 3, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP has announced the promotion of four new Of Counsel and six new Special Counsel.The four new Of Counsel are Daniel P. Cooper, Christian Neira, Matthew J. O’Connor, and Kevin J. Shortill.Daniel P. Cooper advises on European privacy and data protection matters, as well as on contentious and non-contentious ...

February 26, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, February 26, 2007 — Private equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Texas Pacific Group (TPG) announced today that they have agreed to acquire Texas power company TXU Corp. for $45 billion.  Covington & Burling LLP advised KKR and TPG on environmental, regulatory, and other governmental and public policy aspects of the transaction, ...

February 1, 2007

NEW YORK, NY, February 1, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP advised Pfizer in the acquisition of BioRexis, a privately held biopharmaceutical company. The transaction is expected to close in the first or second quarter of 2007. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.BioRexis is developing long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists for the potential ...

January 17, 2007

NEW YORK, NY, January 17, 2007 — Evraz Group S.A. announced that it successfully completed its tender offer for Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. (NYSE: OS) common stock for $63.25 per share, with approximately 91.5% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Oregon Steel Mills tendered into the offer. The tender offer was the first step of the previously announced ...

2007, in Practice Under The Federal Sentencing Guidelines (4th ed.)

11/06/2006

NEW YORK, NY, November 6, 2006 — Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) announced the acquisition of Kos Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KOSP) through a cash tender offer of $78.00 per common share, or $3.7 billion. Covington & Burling LLP represented Abbott in the transaction. Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, ...

June 5, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC, June 5, 2006 -  Fifty Covington & Burling lawyers practicing in 27 fields and in each of the firm's US offices were recognized as "leaders in their field" in this year's edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers. The 2006 edition of Chambers USA, which was released June 2, 2006, attempts to identify the most skilled legal ...

March 31, 2006

Theodore Garrett has been named the International Lawyer of the Year 2006 for Environment, in the recently published The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2006.  Mr. Garrett also received this award in 2005.  Who's Who Legal features over 6,000 of the world's leading lawyers from across 25 practice areas, each identified over nine years of independent ...

2006, chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment Law, Global Legal Group

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December 9, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 9, 2005 -  Covington & Burling advised Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, a leading middle-market private equity investment firm, on its acquisition of Zenith Products from Masco Corporation.  Zenith is a leading designer and manufacturer of bathroom storage products and accessories for the retail market.  The transaction was funded ...

September 13, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 13, 2005 -  Forty-six Covington & Burling lawyers practicing in 27 fields were recognized in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The number of Covington lawyers listed increased by over 40% from the last edition.  This biennial compilation of top U.S. lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide ...

May 27, 2005

Washington, D.C., June 28, 2005 - Twenty-nine Covington & Burling lawyers practicing in fourteen fields and in each of the firm's U.S. offices were recognized as "leaders in their field" in this year's edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers. The 2005 edition of Chambers USA, which was released online earlier today, attempts to identify the ...

April 1, 2005

Theodore Garrett has been named the International Lawyer of the Year 2005 for Environment, in the recently published The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2005. Who's Who Legal features over 6,000 of the world's leading lawyers from across 25 practice areas, each identified over nine years of independent research.

August 19, 2004

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2004 - The United States Government and the Government of Panama signed a debt-for-nature swap agreement today that will reduce the sovereign debt of the Government of Panama and help conserve 579,000 hectares (over 2,200 square miles) of tropical rainforest, an area larger than the State of Delaware.  The deal will fund conservation ...

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October 3, 2002

October 3, 2002 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Covington & Burling announced that eight attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective October 1, 2002. New partners in Covington's Litigation Practice include Georgia Kazakis and Edward H. Rippey. Michael S. Labson is a new partner in the firm's Food and Drug and Life Sciences Practices. Erin M. Egan and Jennifer ...

June 26, 2002

June 26, 2002 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Government and the Government of Peru signed a debt-for-nature swap agreement today that will reduce the sovereign debt of the Government of Peru and help conserve over 27.5 million acres of tropical forest, an area larger than the State of Virginia. The deal will fund conservation efforts in protected areas ...

May 8, 2002

May 8, 2002 - WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO - Covington & Burling has promoted seven attorneys to counsel positions effective April 1, 2002. The new counsel are Dennis B. Auerbach, Wendy L. Feng, Marie A. Lavalleye, John B. Maclay, Lucinda Osborne, Lisa Peets and Elaine W. Stone. Mr. Auerbach is Of Counsel in the Washington office. His ...

April 2001, The Conference Board, Europe

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1999, in Environmental Litigation, ABA Section of Litigation

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