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Speaking Engagements
30th Annual National FETTI Conference
The National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI)

Overview

MG+M The Law Firm Partners Brian Gross and Brandie Thibodeaux will present at the 30th Annual National FETTI Conference on September 26, 2024. 

FETTI convenes in the Chicago area each year to host a multiday seminar covering a range of environmental and toxic tort issues. Those looking to stay informed should attend for comprehensive insights and valuable networking opportunities from prominent attorneys and nationally recognized speakers.

Brian will co-present "PFOA/PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation and the Impact of EPA’s Discretionary Enforcement Memorandum" on Thursday, September 26 at 10:45 a.m. The session will address: 

  • CERCLA Liability
  • EPA’s Discretionary Enforcement Policy
  • The Impact on Insurers, Real Property Transactions and Litigation

Brandie will co-present "Litigating the Periodic Table" on Friday, September 27 at 11 a.m. The panel will cover:

  • Lessons From Litigating the Elements: Be, Cr, Hg, Pb and K
  • Risk, Risk Avoidance and Risk Limitations
  • How to Transfer Risk

Other topics covered during the conference will include:

  • Surveying the Landscape of Toxic Torts – An Overview of Talc, Silica, Microplastics, Lead and Hair Relaxer Litigation
  • Prepared and Proactive Steps for Handling Your Next (or First) Catastrophic Loss
  • Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease: Neurotoxic Pesticide or Laboratory Tool?
  • Mounting Litigation Over PFAS In Biosolids and Implications for Insurance Carriers

MG+M is a proud sponsor of this conference. 

DATE:
September 25-27, 2024
WHERE:
Union League Club of Chicago
65 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604