Katherine Duncan

Nov 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Ruth Morris |Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) announced on Oct. 8, 2024, EPA has shifted its focus from addressing lead exceedances in drinking water to preventing lead in drinking water altogether. Under the LCRI, EPA will require approximately 67,000 public water systems to identify and replace lead service lines within a decade.

Nov 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Zach Harned |Jennifer Lin

Walking away from Digital Health Counsel 2024 AI Summit, the stunning impact that AI and data-powered innovation are making on healthcare is undeniable. Organized by Ogden Murphy Wallace and sponsored by Fenwick, the summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with fellow lawyers, in-house professionals, and industry leaders leading the way in this exciting space. Here are a few takeaways from the panels we spoke on and the week in general:AI governance is taking center stage.

Aug 20, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Ryan McRobert

When an investor is thinking about betting on an up-and-coming software innovator, what do they look for? We asked, and they answered. At Seattle Tech Week, we co-hosted a panel of investors who focused on different stages of a company’s lifecycle, followed by a mixer at Fenwick’s speakeasy lounge to encourage further discussion between the area’s top talent from the technology and life sciences ecosystem.

Jul 29, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Ryan McRobert

With Seattle Tech Week around the corner, here are 10 facts about the community that reveal why so many industry giants, startups, and investors choose Washington: Startups in Seattle. In 2024, Seattle was home to more than 1,400 startups. More than 25% of these were software or SaaS companies that served a spectrum of industries, including AI, blockchain, cloud computing, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Seattle is a great place to launch your tech career.

Feb 26, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jordan Cohen |Katherine Duncan |Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released two proposed rules addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). One proposed rule lists nine PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA. The other proposed rule changes the regulatory definition of “hazardous waste” for the purposes of RCRA’s Corrective Action Program.