William Nelson

Sep 23, 2024 | smithlaw.com | William Nelson

Corporations subject to North Carolina’s franchise tax have an opportunity to seek refunds of their 2021 and 2022 franchise taxes but should act promptly to preserve their rights.

Apr 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | William Nelson |Edward B. Witte

In a long-awaited action, on April 19, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the two most studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers—as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the "Superfund" law.

Mar 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | William Nelson |Edward B. Witte

On Wednesday, March 6, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, affirmed the April 2022 Waukesha County Circuit Court decision in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. (WMC) and Leather Rich, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the DNR's ability to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances and administer the Voluntary Party Liability Exemption program under Wisconsin Statutes chapter 292.

Mar 14, 2024 | chausa.org | Kelly Turner |Timothy Lahey |William Nelson |Becket Gremmels

Organizational ethics guides institutional decisions to align them with organizational values and is a fundamental component of institutional integrity. Although these principles dovetail closely with those in compliance, legal, human resources and other areas, it is its own distinct area of work. However, since organizational ethics is still an emerging field, it is often unclear what it actually entails, especially in health care.