by Mark Resch | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
One of the staples of environmental consulting continues to be the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). Like other environmental standards, Acts, and regulations, the Phase I ESA has changed over the years. The first Phase I ESA standard was issued in 1993...
by Mark Resch | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog
Note: This is the second in a two-part series on environmental due diligence (i.e., Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment or ESA). See Environmental Liability Protection Basics: Environmental Due Diligence (aka Phase I Environmental Site Assessment). ...
by Mark Resch | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
You are looking at purchasing a commercial property. Maybe it’s for the burgeoning cannabis market or you’re relocating your manufacturing company. Whatever the reason, your legal counsel, your bank, or other advisor has suggested, or is requiring, that you conduct...
by Mark Resch | May 2, 2019 | Blog
The rules and regulations for the cannabis business are still in flux in Michigan, including environmental regulation of the cannabis business. One State agency, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE, formerly the MDEQ) is moving...
by Mark Resch | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
In late August, we sent an environmental regulatory alert to our clients. Based on feedback from our clients and trade groups in Michigan, it was becoming evident that the State was stepping up environmental enforcement efforts, including more frequent, unannounced...