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Why Are Domestic Heating Oil Spills Dangerous?

by | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Millions of people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the rest of the United States rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm during the winter. However, there is a downside to this form of heating, as there is always the risk of heating oil spills, which can both cause environmental harm and can be potentially hazardous to any people nearby. But what causes domestic heating oil spills, and what should you do if one happens in or near your home?

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Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates Leads to Reduced Lung Function in Children, Study Finds

by | Nov 15, 2022 | Environmental Law, Personal Injury Law

A study recently released by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, and published in Environmental Pollution, has found that prenatal exposure to phthalates can lead to reduced lung function in children. This study found that these chemicals, which are in many consumer goods (including some given to children), can severely impact a child’s development, leading to long-term health problems. While heavily restricted, the phthalate use remains legal in the United States for some purposes.

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Christopher Markos Partnered with the Women’s Rights Committee to Present Historic Resolutions to the Association’s Board of Governors

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Firm News

As co-chair of the Civil Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Williams Cedar partner Christopher Markos presented, in conjunction with the Women’s Rights Committee, two historic resolutions to the Association’s Board of Governors on the subjects of firearm safety and reproductive rights. After months of collaboration between Chris and other leaders of the Bar Association, the Board of Governors adopted both resolutions on Friday, September 29. The Association has not addressed firearm safety for several years, and this is the first time it has taken a position specifically supporting reproductive rights. “Working with others to enhance individual rights and liberties comes naturally since that is also how I approach my practice,” Markos said.

To read the article, please go to the Philadelphia Bar Association website: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=82362

EPA Proposes Regulation of PFOA and PFOS “Forever Chemicals”

by | Sep 29, 2022 | Environmental Law

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward new proposed regulations that, if adopted, would designate two common chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous. The chemicals, known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), are used in the manufacture of a number of household and industrial products, but have been tied to cancer and other serious health conditions. These regulations represent the first serious attempt by the agency to regulate these so-called “forever chemicals,” which have become pervasive in the environment.

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