Hall to Discuss Asbestos Issues at National Conference

Eric Hall will be one of the featured speakers at an upcoming national conference on cutting-edge issues in asbestos litigation. Hall will be on a panel discussing lung cancer docket updates, including information on filing trends and developments in the science and medicine involving smoking and lung cancer. The conference includes presenters and attendees from […]

Brown Discusses Environmental Regulatory Updates with Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Recently, Melissa Brown provided the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Affairs Committee with a regulatory update on environmental issues. Brown was the guest speaker at the Committee’s fourth-quarter meeting. Brown, an associate attorney in the firm’s Springfield office, focuses her practice on environmental law. She is skilled in assisting clients with permitting, regulatory compliance, and […]

Messina to Talk About Environmental Justice for Missouri Business Organization

Alec Messina will be a featured speaker at the December 6 “Understanding Environmental Justice” webinar sponsored by the Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri (REGFORM). The half-day seminar, which is being held via Zoom, will include discussion of topics such as how environmental justice policies currently impact state and federal environmental programs, the impact of emerging […]

HeplerBroom Environmental Attorneys Present Seminar on Environmental Hot Topics

Jennifer Martin, Alec Messina, Mike Murphy, and Melissa Brown will be the featured speakers at the Nov. 9, 2022, Environmental Lunch & Learn seminar sponsored by Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association (TRMA). The four HeplerBroom environmental attorneys will be updating TRMA members on current hot topics in environmental legislation and regulation, covering areas such as environmental […]

Messina and Martin Present Environmental Webinar to Fuel Industry Group

Alec Messina and Jennifer Martin recently presented an educational seminar on underground storage tanks (UST) to members of the Illinois Fuel Retailers Association. They covered topics such as UST ownership, UST regulatory updates, and the Illinois EPA leaking underground storage tank incident backlog. Messina is a partner in the firm’s Springfield office and a member […]

Messina to Present Continuing Education on Environmental Justice

Alec Messina will be the featured speaker at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce continuing education webinar on environmental justice. In his workshop, entitled “Environmental Justice: How Popularity Contests Can Trump Business Decisions,” Messina will help participants define environmental justice, learn how Illinois is incorporating it into its decision-making processes, and plan and prepare for challenges […]

3 HB Attorneys to Play Key Roles at Asbestos Conference

Three of HeplerBroom’s asbestos litigation attorneys will play key roles at HarrisMartin’s annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, which will be held September 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. Brenda Baum is in her 13th year of co-chairing the event. Eric Hall will be discussing current trends in St. Clair County (Illinois) cases, while […]

Varadachari Discusses Litigation on Rotator Cuff Injuries

Bharat Varadachari will be one of the featured speakers at the Aug. 3 Greater St. Louis Claims & Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) Networking & Education event. His presentation will center on the causation of rotator cuff injuries in civil litigation and workers compensation cases. Registration for the event is available on CLM’s website. Varadachari, a […]

Messina Discusses Environmental Justice and Air Permits with Chemical Industry Group

Alec Messina presented a legal perspective on air permits and environmental justice at a recent Hot Topics seminar sponsored by the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois. Messina pointed out that state and federal regulators are starting to incorporate environmental justice policies into their permitting, inspection, and enforcement programs. He discussed possible ways to navigate these […]

Johnson and Collins to Talk about Legalities of Business Formation

Amy Johnson and Tim Collins will be among the speakers at a Pathways to Success webinar for those interested in starting an independent insurance agency. Topics covered will include choosing a legal structure, obtaining a business entity license, non-compete agreements, and errors and omissions insurance. The May 25 event is sponsored by the Independent Insurance […]