From K.B. Battaglini of GT Houston

poll conducted by Quinnipiac University shows that New Yorkers, by a wide margin, believe that drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale will create jobs.  The poll, which surveyed 1640 registered voters, found an average of 75 percent of New Yorkers linked drilling with the creation of jobs.  However, whereas Upstate New Yorkers favor drilling because of its perceived positive economic impact, the poll shows that a majority of New York City residents oppose drilling because of environmental concerns.  For example, 55 percent of Downstaters believe that hydro-fracking will cause environmental damage.  The poll also shows that New Yorkers widely favor a new tax on companies drilling for natural gas in the state’s Marcellus Shale.  
 
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Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive

Caleb’s practice focuses on complex environmental litigation and environmental compliance. Caleb has represented clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. In his environmental litigation practice, Caleb often represents corporate clients in cost recovery, contribution and government enforcement actions under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Caleb has litigated such matters through trial and has also helped clients negotiate and settle matters. He has worked with clients on cases involving a wide variety of contaminants, including but not limited to PCBs, PFAS, and dioxins. Caleb also has broad experience litigating complex commercial litigation, including products liability and mass tort/toxic tort matters. He has a depth of experience with all aspects of discovery, including work with experts, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and settlement negotiation.

Caleb provides practical advice to clients in the acquisition and disposition of businesses and assets and the re-development of brownfield sites. He works with clients to achieve compliance with state-specific voluntary cleanup programs, including Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program (Act 2).

Caleb counsels clients on compliance with a broad range of federal and state environmental laws, including RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and a host of other federal and state environmental laws.

In addition to his legal work, Caleb is active in various professional and civic organizations. He is currently serving as the Council’s Secretary for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section.