Erich Almonte

Erich Almonte

January 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Environmental Justice Litigation Trends to Watch in 2024

King & Spalding attorneys offer a review of the 2023 environmental justice lawsuits that they believe could predict what's to come for 2024.

By Mandie M. Cash, Douglas Henderson and Erich Almonte

5 minute read

September 02, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

NOAA Interactive Tool Features Community-Level Natural Disaster Risk Mapping

With this granular detail, the Disaster Risk Tool identifies communities with socioeconomic vulnerability and a high risk from natural disasters.

By Elizabeth Taber, Joseph Eisert, Michael Leslie and Erich Almonte

5 minute read

June 08, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

US EPA Releases Guidance on Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice

"EPA will likely scrutinize the regulatory compliance of warehouses, refineries, factories, chemical plants, and agricultural facilities in environmental justice communities. And environmental litigation of all kinds likely will include environmental justice claims," say King & Spalding attorneys Michael Leslie, Granta Nakayama, Megan Nishikawa, and Erich J. Almonte.

By Michael Leslie, Granta Nakayama, Megan Nishikawa and Erich Almonte

5 minute read