Navigating Proposition 65 Environmental Regulation: Compliance obligations for businesses, recent developments, and mitigating risks

Matthew Kenefick
Matthew Kenefick | Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries, and the hotel industry, among others.

On-Demand: May 24, 2024

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

Welcome to our CLE on Proposition 65, the secure consuming Water, and poisonous Enforcement Act of 1986. Proposition 65, enacted in California, is a cornerstone environmental regulation geared toward safeguarding public health by regulating publicity to chemicals known to motive most cancers, start defects, or other reproductive harm. This regulation calls for companies to offer warnings to purchasers approximately considerable exposures to listed chemicals and prohibits the release of such chemicals into assets of consuming water. On this consultation, we can discover the intricacies of Proposition 65, inclusive of its regulatory framework, compliance duties, latest developments, and excellent practices for companies working within its jurisdiction. By the end of this CLE, you will benefit from a comprehensive knowledge of Proposition 65 and precious insights into how to effectively navigate its necessities to make certain prison compliance and mitigate potential risks to your customers.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Regulatory Framework of Proposition 65
  • Compliance Obligations for Businesses
  • Recent Developments and Enforcement Trends
  • Best Practices and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Matthew Kenefick_myLawCLEMatthew Kenefick | Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries, and the hotel industry, among others. Mr. Kenefick is the Hiring Partner for JMBM’s San Francisco office.

Matthew is from the San Francisco Bay Area, growing up in Los Gatos. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Matthew worked his way through college in heavy equipment. Matthew is a proud father and in his spare time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, travel, outdoors and wildlife photography. Matthew’s guilty pleasures include: science fiction, single malt, baking with his daughter, and 18 holes. Prior to joining JMBM, Matthew performed volunteer legal work at Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, East San Jose Community Law Center, and the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office.

Matthew Practices: Litigation ADA Compliance and Defense, Creditors’ Rights, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, Labor & Employment, Prevailing Wage, Trust & Estate Litigation, Commercial Lease Litigation, Cannabis Practice Group.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Included in the 2022 “Top Verdicts” list in the Los Angeles Daily Journal
Recognized as a “Northern California Super Lawyer” in Super Lawyers Magazine, San Francisco Magazine and Sacramento Magazine – 2014-2022
Recognized as a “Northern California Rising Star” in San Francisco Magazine – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Contact information Email: [email protected] Direct: 415.984.9677 Fax: 310.712.8594 for more information please visit https://www.jmbm.com/matthew-s-kenefick.html

Agenda

I. Regulatory Framework of Proposition 65 | 3:00pm – 3:30pm

II. Compliance Obligations for Businesses | 3:30pm – 4:00pm

Break | 4:00pm – 4:10pm

III. Recent Developments and Enforcement Trends | 4:10pm – 4:40pm

IV. Best Practices and Risk Mitigation Strategies | 4:40pm – 5:10pm

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