Thompson Hine Podcasts

Who Pays for the Package? EPR Laws and What Every Business Needs to Know In this episode, Tanya Nesbitt sits down with Mark Heaney and Erin LaCosta, from Geosyntec Consultants to break down how to prepare and manage costs and compliance related to the patchwork of EPR laws now on the books. This episode also explores how companies can build a scalable, national compliance framework to meet this em...

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to dominate legal and scientific headlines across the country, more attention is focused on the diligence process performed before buying, selling or redeveloping contaminated properties. U.S. EPA recently published some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the impact of its designation of two PFAS compounds, PFOA and PFOS, as CERCLA hazardous...

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to dominate legal and scientific headlines across the country, more attention is focused on the diligence process performed before buying, selling or redeveloping contaminated properties. U.S. EPA recently published some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the impact of its designation of two PFAS compounds, PFOA and PFOS, as CERCLA hazardous...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Marna McDermott, Director of Sustainability at Exelon, one of the nation’s largest utility companies. Marna leads Exelon’s sustainability strategy, advancing its mission to power a cleaner and brighter fu...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Kristina Beifus, Director of Compliance and Sustainability at American Greetings. She leads the organizations’ compliance strategy and sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory consistency, mitigati...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Effie Silva, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. With 20 years of experience at global law firms, she has advised corporate leaders on governanc...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Danielle Doza, Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental Services for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group, the first senior-level sustainability role in the NBA. Danielle leads e...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Mindy Kairis, Director of Regulatory Law and Government Affairs at Owens Corning. Mindy develops and implements company policies to maintain compliance with environmental laws and uphold rigorous health a...

Conversations With ESG Gurus In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Farhana Morales, Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado Denver Business School and Senior Manager of Corporate Responsibility and ESG at the Target Corporation. Farha...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Kim Yapchai, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Teichert, Inc. With nearly 30 years of legal and business experience, Kim is a seasoned C-suite leader known for navigating complex legal c...

Conversations With ESG Gurus In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation groups and co-chair of our Corporate Sustainability practice, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Beth Grove, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Public Affairs at Lubrizol Corporation. Beth also serves as President of the Lubrizol Foundation, where she leads the compan...

Regulating Responsibility: The Rise of EPR Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is quickly reshaping how companies approach packaging, waste management, and sustainability. With new state laws emerging across the U.S., established frameworks in Canada, and global models influencing policy, businesses are navigating both complex compliance challenges and new opportunities. In this episode of Envi...

In our latest episode, partner Tanya C. Nesbitt interviews Dr. Jen Wollenberg of Integral Consulting, a leading U.S. science, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, about an emergent contaminant: microplastics. From our tap water and food to consumer products and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles have made their way into nearly every corner of our world—and our bodies. Tanya...

1.27.2025_Environmental L..A.W.S. - PFAS Analysis and the Precautionary Principle by Thompson Hine

Preparing for a Second Trump Administration: Reversals, Rescissions and Rollbacks In our latest episode, partner Tanya Nesbitt interviews Nathan Frey, the former Deputy Branch Chief at the White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the founder and current owner of Regulatory Strategies and Solutions Group, about the upcoming presidential transition...

Conversations With ESG Gurus Environmental L.A.W.S. In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Su Ping Lu, Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel for ESG and International at Honeywell. Su Ping’s responsibilities weave together SEC compl...

Environmental L.A.W.S.In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Tara Helms, Director of Sustainability North America at Electrolux Group. Tara spearheads the organization’s mission to revolutionize taste, care and well-being experiences, fostering innov...

During this session, we met Isabel Fields, ESG Coordinator at Hearst. Passionate about fostering positive transformations in corporate settings, Isabel currently contributes to Hearst's ESG team. Her responsibilities encompass leading various initiatives, including Neurodiversity@Hearst, which aims to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by embracing cognitive diversity in recruitment a...

Supreme Court’s Loper Decision: Immediate and Long-Term Impacts on EPA Regulation In our latest podcast episode, partner Devin Barry and managing associate Aren Olson from Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice group discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on pending U.S. EPA regulations. They delve into the concept of "Chevron deference," e...

What’s With All These AG Letters? Tips for Ensuring Your ESG Program Avoids Antitrust Scrutiny Tanya Nesbitt is a litigator and partner in Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice and co-leader of the firm’s Greenwashing Defense & Litigation group. She helps companies navigate the rules governing the mandatory disclosure of climate-related risks. She also counsels clients on the reputational, litiga...

HFC Phasedown & Regulation: Turning Up the Heat to Turn Down Global Warming Joel Eagle, partner, and Ashley Kirk, associate in Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice group are joined in this episode of Environmental L.A.W.S. by guest Alex Sadvari,an environmental lawyer and partner in the Toronto, Canada office of Gowling WLG. Joel, Ashley, and Alex discuss the international phasedown of hydrofluo...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Jen Huffstetler, Chief Product Sustainability Officer and Vice President/General Manager of Intel Future Platform Strategy and Sustainability. She is responsible for driving the integration and execution of the...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Averil Edwards, Managing Counsel of Environmental and Sustainability at United Airlines. She advises and represents the airline on environmental and sustainability matters, including United’s near-term 2050 deca...

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Kristin Campbell, former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief ESG Officer at Hilton Worldwide. She will provide insights into her experiences at the organization and share how she helped navigate...

What’s New in Air? A discussion of developments in Environmental Justice and U.S. EPA’s PM 2.5 standard. Devin Barry, partner, and Audrey Avila, counsel in Thompson Hine’s Environmental practice group, bring their air expertise to the forefront in this episode. Devin specializes in advising large manufacturing clients on air permitting requirements for the construction of new and existing emission...