Caufield & James, L.L.P

Caufield & James, L.L.P California Corporate Counsel And Environmental Law Firm

Established in 2004, the law firm of Caufield & James draws upon the rich diversity of experience and perspective of its partners and associate attorneys. Together, our practice combines highly focused advice and advocacy in such fields as environmental law and commercial litigation with the versatility and flexibility required of corporate general counsel for small or midsized businesses.

Four ways to defend against Proposition 65 claims
08/25/2022

Four ways to defend against Proposition 65 claims

California has some of the strictest environmental regulations in the country, if not the world. Although that has positive implications for our state’s land and water resources, it can prove problematic for businesses that are simply trying to conduct their operations. These environmental protect...

What are common reasons for property insurance claim denials?
08/20/2022

What are common reasons for property insurance claim denials?

Owning property is not only very rewarding and desirable in the San Diego area but it also comes with many responsibilities and repairs. There are many things within a home or business that will break down over time and need to be replaced. Many of these types of repairs may be an inconvenience, but...

An overview of the Clean Air Act
08/04/2022

An overview of the Clean Air Act

California businesses that release anything into the air as a result of their business must follow the Clean Air Act of 1970. The Clean Air Act, also known as the CAA, is the primary federal law that regulates air emissions, but there are a litany of state and local laws and regulations that flow fr...

What is employment practices insurance and do I need it?
07/21/2022

What is employment practices insurance and do I need it?

As a small or medium-sized business owner in California, you know that one negative event could cause your entire business to collapse. Running a business is often a delicate balance between adhering to employment laws, while still making decisions that are best for your business. This is not always...

In buildings that house or have housed dry cleaners, this is definitely a cause for alarm.
07/12/2022

In buildings that house or have housed dry cleaners, this is definitely a cause for alarm.

Cleanup is expensive.

Judge rejects EPA finding that popular pesticide is safe
07/07/2022

Judge rejects EPA finding that popular pesticide is safe

During the administration of President Donald Trump, the federal Environmental Protection Agency issued many rulings that were, to say the least, very controversial. One of the most controversial of such rulings was the declaration that the w**d killer Roundup does not pose a serious health risk and...

Three things dry cleaners should know about contamination liability
06/23/2022

Three things dry cleaners should know about contamination liability

Frequently, owners and occupiers of dry cleaning businesses, or those who purchase a building currently or formerly used as a dry cleaning business, will have liability for cleaning up contamination caused by PERC/PCE. PERC/PCE is a colorless liquid that was used for years in dry cleaning and is con...

Protection that CGL insurance should provide
06/22/2022

Protection that CGL insurance should provide

California business owners have the daily task of balancing the risks and rewards that come with running an operation and keeping it lucrative. What can knock a company off course, however, is when some unforeseen event occurs that creates liability exposure. One invaluable tool that protects a busi...

Understanding hazardous waste disposal in San Diego
06/07/2022

Understanding hazardous waste disposal in San Diego

San Diego businesses dealing with hazardous materials have a litany of rules and regulations they must adhere to in avoiding being sanctioned, facing lawsuits and having their entire existence threatened. Those that deal with hazardous materials are required to handle and dispose of those materials....

Avoiding liability for dry-cleaning contamination
05/20/2022

Avoiding liability for dry-cleaning contamination

The dry-cleaning industry has come under scrutiny in recent years for groundwater contamination and pollution, resulting in many complex environmental laws and regulations involving dry-cleaning businesses. Understanding and complying with these laws can be challenging for owners of dry-cleaning bus...

DISH Network fined millions for improper hazardous waste disposal
05/06/2022

DISH Network fined millions for improper hazardous waste disposal

Far too many businesses in California underestimate the importance of abiding by hazardous waste disposal laws. This is especially problematic because once regulators catch the violations, they’ve usually been going on for a significant period of time. As a result, the penalties that are imposed c...

There’s an appeals process following a hazardous waste disposal permit denial.
05/02/2022

There’s an appeals process following a hazardous waste disposal permit denial.

The time to appeal is short.

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