According to a recent survey by the Connecticut State Department of Education, 76% of students and 81% of teachers expect to return to their classrooms
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A former aerospace engineer, Alfredo focuses his practice on regulatory compliance and transactional due diligence with respect to a wide range of federal, state and international environmental, health and safety laws. Alfredo regularly counsels clients regarding new and existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), “Superfund” liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), chemical crises under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and workplace safety under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Alfredo also has experience with unique investigation and remediation issues associated with emerging contaminants, state “Brownfields” programs and the “Connecticut Transfer Act.”
Alfredo's complete biography can be found here.
According to a recent survey by the Connecticut State Department of Education, 76% of students and 81% of teachers expect to return to their classrooms…
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Alfredo Fernandez and Ashley Mendoza will be presenting in partnership with U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for: Compliance Conundrum–Unauthorized Exports v. Discrimination:…
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Imagine your institution has employed a graduate student to support a technology research program. The student is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China…
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