When is a corporate parent potentially liable for the actions or omissions of its subsidiary related to the release of hazardous substances? Hint: If a party is in a position to control the environmental risk, it could be held liable. In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope talks with Jason Hutt, head of Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources practice, about the environmental aspect of the critical US Supreme Court case United States v. Bestfoods and the specific circumstances in which a court could hold a parent corporation responsible for the actions or management practices of its subsidiary. Tune in for practical takeaways that corporate counsel can use to manage liability and minimize risk.

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