Essential Environmental With Thierry Montoya

Thierry Montoya speaks with former Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend about his experiences in local government, as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and how it can be used to impede necessary development. They also analyze the potential impact of recent state-level reforms. Zach talks about the challenge of leading a community through major environmental disasters, inc...

Thierry and guest Jay Tufano (of Ring Bender Law ) discuss scenarios that might or might not qualify as privileged or discoverable.   Time stamps: 04:08 — Work product doctrine 06:29 — Examples from California case law 15:16 — Crime-fraud exception 19:10 — Privilege logs 20:04 — Practical takeaways   Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd onli...

Thierry and Orell discuss how environmentally impacted properties are appraised.   Time stamps: 00:07:00 — Define an environmentally impacted property 00:11:37 — Examples of contaminated properties 00:17:23 — How does a site's environmental impact affect its appeal over time? 00:20:56 — Challenges of appraising contaminated properties 00:27:25 — Appraisal methods 00:35:14 — Challenges of appraisin...

Thierry speaks with mediator Gideon Kracov   of ADR Services, Inc. about mediation's role in environmental policy, as well as strategies and approaches to mediation in general. Watch this episode in full: https://vimeo.com/982607532/aa10d33650?share=copy   Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com .

Thierry speaks with Matt Winefield of Winefield & Associates and the  Brownfield Braintrust Podcast  about the uncertain future of brownfield redevelopment in California. Watch this episode in full: https://vimeo.com/924769056/15b4489c7f?share=copy Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at  https://www.frostbrowntodd.com . The content o...

Thierry speaks with attorney and author Barry Ross about his book Are You the King or Queen of Your Castle? Not If You Live in a Homeowner's Association (available for purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Ru3Ra ) and the complex relationships between homeowners and homeowners associations.   Watch this episode in full: https://vimeo.com/894184959   Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at...

Tom Harder joins the show to help Thierry cover the ins-and-outs of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.  Learn more about Tom at https://thomashardercompany.com/ Want to watch this episode? Catch it on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/873704083?share=copy Want to get in touch with the show? Contact Thierry Montoya at  tmontoya@fbtlaw.com

Attorney Tina Wallis joins the show to help Thierry cover the ins-and-outs of the California Environmental Quality Act.  Learn more about Tina at https://twallislaw.com/ Want to get in touch with the show? Contact Thierry Montoya at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com

On September 7, 2022, the California State Water Control Boards issued requirements for testing microplastics in drinking water, becoming the first government in the world to establish health-based guidelines for acceptable levels of microplastics in drinking water. Jon Rohrer is the principal Hydrogeologist at Roux, providing environmental management and consulting. He joins the show to explain t...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has Clean Water Act authority to regulate "waters of the United States." But what exactly do we mean by "waters of the United States"? It's a more complicated question than it might seem. In this episode of  Essential Environmental , attorney Thierry Montoya dives into the question by covering the pending Supreme Court decision in  Sackett v. EPA , which c...

Attorney Thierry Montoya explains what citizen standing means, and how to challenge it in environmental cases. Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com . The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and does not constitute legal advice.  Time stamps: 02:30 - What does leg...

Attorney Thierry Montoya explains Environmental Audits entail, and what business owners who receive a notice of environmental audit should do. Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at https://www.frostbrowntodd.com . The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and does not constitute legal advice.  Ti...

Attorney Thierry Montoya explains what buyers need to be aware of when they purchase properties that might be contaminated (also known as "brownfields"). What due diligence should they conduct, what potential exposure might they incur, and how can they protect themselves from potential liability?  Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online...

Attorney Thierry Montoya explains what Phase 1 & Phase 2 environmental impact assessments are and why they are so important when buyers consider purchasing new property. Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@fbtlaw.com and visit FrostBrownTodd online at  https://www.frostbrowntodd.com .  The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and does not...