Listen In With Lloyd Gosselink

In this episode, Water Law Principal Nathan Vassar discusses the Texas Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold a wastewater discharge permit for Dripping Springs. He also explores the implications of this ruling for future permitting, agency deference, and upcoming legislative changes affecting environmental regulation in Texas.

In this episode, David Klein, Water and Districts Practice Group Principal, provides an in-depth yet & high-level overview of water and wastewater impact fees.

Employment Law Principals Sarah Glaser and Laura Ingram dive into recent significant shifts in employment law. They cover landmark cases and evolving standards that could impact your business practices and legal strategies. They cover key court decisions and their broader implications for employers, including changes in agency rulemaking and standards for workplace discrimination claims. 

In this episode, attorneys Nathan Vassar and Lora Naismith dive into the complex world of wastewater regionalization in Texas. They discuss how regionalization impacts water quality, the intricacies of TCEQ's permitting process, and highlight significant case studies. 

Join us for an insightful episode as Gabrielle Smith, a principal in our Litigation practice group, moderates an engaging discussion with Chief Justice Darlene Byrne of the 3rd Court of Appeals. Together, they talk the details of the new Business Court and 15th Court of Appeals.  Hear perspectives on the impact of these courts on the legal landscape and what practitioners need to know to navigate these changes effectively.

Join Jamie Mauldin, a principal in the Energy and Utility Practice Group, as she navigates the landscape of rising costs impacting your gas bills. Explore the root causes behind these escalations, gain insights into their unfolding, and uncover what to anticipate for the future. Tune in for an authority's analysis of the forces shaping our energy expenses.

Join Jeffrey Reed, a principal in our Air & Waste Practice Group, as he explores the TCEQ's Audit Privilege Act Program. Gain valuable insights to enhance your organization's environmental compliance efforts.

Water Practice Group Principal David Klein shares the ABCs of CCNs  (Certificates of Convenience and Necessity) focusing on water and wastewater CCNs. This podcast is both a background and an introduction to CCNs. 

Government Relations Practice Group members discuss what to look out for during the upcoming 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. Listen in as practice group chair, Ty Embrey, and Madison Huerta discuss the outlook for state agencies, hot topic issues, and the future of utilities in Texas. Ty and Madison also discuss environmental issues that may affect you and how Lloyd Gosselink can help you stay in the know. 

Litigation Practice Group Principal, Gabrielle Smith, talks about the administrative appeal process/judicial review process. She dives into what happens after an agency issues a final order or decision following a contested case in an administrative proceeding, the next steps, and beyond.

Roslyn Dubberstein and Jessie Spears, with Nathan Vassar as moderator, share their behind-the-scenes knowledge on how to successfully navigate the processes in the TCEQ. Dubberstein and Spears speak from experience as former TCEQ attorneys from the litigation and environmental law divisions respectively.  

In this episode, Sheila Gladstone and Jessica Maynard touch on some interesting and important topics currently at play in the landscape of employment law. They discuss recent workplace developments in sexual harassment, COVID-19, paid leave, medical marijuana, and Texas open carry laws. 

Water Practice Group attorneys, Nathan Vassar and Lauren Thomson, share their insights into current Federal Water issues. They discuss Lead and Copper, Waters of the United States (WOTUS), Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and much more. 

Governmental Relations Practice Group Chair Ty Embrey joins us again to close out this season’s episodes. He sits down to provide a recap of the Regular Session of the Texas Legislature and how the Regular Session was unique due to Winter Storm Uri and COVID-19. 

Sara Thornton and Lauren Thomas are back, joining us to discuss per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and how these chemicals are affecting the regulatory worlds of drinking water and wastewater. They cover EPA’s PFAS Action Plan and developments affecting the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. 

Attorneys Stefanie Albright, a principal in the Districts Practice Group, and James Parker, a principal in the Litigation Practice Group, join together to talk about the different aspects of immunity issues that might arise in contracts with governmental entities.