Doing Business in the Golden State – Endangered Species Act

Morgan Lewis is pleased to continue our series of monthly webinars specifically designed for businesses that operate in the State of California.

Each webinar will take place on the first Wednesday of  the month, 9:00–10:00 am PT/12:00–1:00 pm ET.

Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) is one of the most comprehensive and stringent environmental statutes. It is also one of the most litigated and the consequences of such litigation often have significant impacts on a myriad of businesses. With more than 300 listed species, California is home to more federally protected animals than any other state and is also the chosen venue for a significant portion of ESA litigation. Understanding the complexities of this ever-evolving area of law is critical to major sectors of California’s economy. In this presentation, Ella Foley Gannon will provide an overview of recent ESA litigation, identify key trends in this litigation, and discuss the impacts that these trends can have on California businesses.

Topics will include:

• Summary of ESA litigation in 2016-2017: Who, where, and what outcome
• Major developments and themes
• Looking ahead

Upcoming Topics

December: California Law – The Year in Review

Questions?

Contact Kim Mize at +1.415.442.1869 or kimberly.mize@morganlewis.com.