During this Web conference, Linda E. Benfield and Bruce A. Keyes from Foley’s Environmental Regulation Practice, David J.B. Froiland from Foley’s Labor & Employment Practice, and Larry J. Bonney from Foley’s Real Estate Practice presented an insightful discussion and analysis of the legal issues involved in plant and facility closings.
Topics included:
- Environmental cleanup, investigation, and permitting issues associated with plant closings
- Labor considerations relating to the plant closing process
- Use of New Market Tax Credits
- Suggestions for advance environmental, labor, and real estate planning that can help streamline the plant closing process
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