Environmental aspects of real estate transactions : from Brownfields to green buildings

Gives lawyers and other professionals an overview of the main issues found at the intersection of environmental and real estate law. Explains basic issues of environmental liability, then focuses on environmental due diligence, with discussions of the audit process, the role of consultants, and the science underlying consultants' reports. Deals with environmental matters in the transactional and business context, and addresses common environmental problems affecting developed properties. Highlights environmental problems that arise in the development process, such as endangered species, and looks at policy trends. For this second edition, material is updated to incorporate new cases and regulations, and new chapters on brownfields and institutional controls have been added. The editor is a lawyer focusing on environmental issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Previous Edition, 1st, Published In. Ch. 1. Federal Environmental Liability / Laurence S. Kirsch And Geraldine E. Edens -- Ch. 2. Common-law Causes Of Action For Environmental Claims / James B. Witkin -- Ch. 3. Transaction-triggered Environmental Laws / David B. Farer -- Ch. 4. Lender Liability Issues / Abbi L. Cohen, Ivan S. Devoren, And Pamela M. Bush -- Ch. 5. Environmental Risk For Fiduciaries Under Cercla / Pamela M. Bush, Ivan S. Devoren, And Abbi L. Cohen -- Ch. 6. Environmental Release Reporting Obligations / David J. Freeman -- Ch. 7. Criminal Liability For Environmental Matters / Judson W. Starr, Judith A. Armold, And Andrew R. Herrup -- Ch. 8. Environmental Audit Privilege And Immunity / Jaqueline M. Vidmar And Cynthia A. Faur -- Ch. 9. The Due Diligence Dilemma : How Much Is Enough? / Carol R. Boman -- Ch. 10. Environmental Consultants / Eva M. Fromm -- Ch. 11. Understanding Environmental Reports And Risk-based Cleanups : Science Issues For Transactional Lawyers / James P. O'brien --^ Ch. 12. Structuring The Transaction To Allocate Environmental Liability / Gerard A. Caron -- Ch. 13. Brownfields Redevelopment : Creative Solutions To Historical Environmental Liabilities / Todd S. Davis And Kevin D. Margolis -- Ch. 14. Institutional Controls / Amy L. Edwards -- Ch. 15. Toxic Tort Damages From Environmentally Impaired Properties / Gail L. Wurtzler -- Ch. 16. Environmental Impairment Insurance : Practical Considerations / Robert J. Gilbert -- Ch. 17. Tax Aspects Of Environmental Matters / Stefan F. Tucker And Kathleen M. Courtis -- Ch. 18. Environmental Disclosure Requirements Under Securities Laws / Jeffrey A. Smith -- Ch. 19. Treatment Of Environmental Liabilities In Bankruptcy / Milissa A. Murray -- Ch. 20. Environmental Issues In The Landlord-tenant Context / Donald I. Berger -- Ch. 21. Underground Storage Tanks / Walter G. Wright, Jr. -- Asbestos / Johnnie J. Brown, Sheila H. Deely, And Ann Parisi Messer -- Ch. 23. Lead-based Paint / Catherine A. Potthast --^ Ch. 24. Radon's Radioactive Ramifications / Anne Rickard Jackowitz, H. Hamilton Hackney Iii, And Richard T. Califano -- Ch. 25. Polychlorinated Biphenyls / Brigid E. Kenney -- Ch. 26. Indoor Air Quality / Laurence S. Kirsch And Geraldine E. Edens -- Ch. 27. Electric And Magnetic Fields / I. Leo Motiuk -- Ch. 28. Takings : What Does It Take To Make A Take? / John J. Delaney -- Ch. 29. Wetlands : Avoiding The Swamp Monster / Margaret N. Strand -- Ch. 30. The Endangered Species Act / J.b. Ruhl -- Ch. 31. Storm Water Regulation Of Construction Activities / Richard S. Davis, Michelle A. Wenzel, And Geoffrey T. Cullen -- Ch. 32. From Brownfields To Green Buildings : Policy Trends Shaping Real Estate And Environmental Practice In The Twenty-first Century / Roger Platt. James B. Witkin, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.