Aims & Scope:

The Environmental Claims Journal is a quarterly journal that focuses on the many types of claims and liabilities that result from environmental exposures. The ECJ considers environmental claims under older business insurance policies, coverage and claims under more recent environmental insurance policies, as well as toxic tort claims. Exposures and claims from all environmental media are considered: air, drinking water, groundwater, soil, chemicals in commerce, and naturally occurring chemicals. The journal also considers the laws, regulations, and case law that form the basis for claims. The journal would be of interest to environmental and insurance attorneys, insurance professionals, claims professionals, and environmental consultants.

Address manuscripts to: Robert D. Chesler, Environmental Claims Journal,Lowenstein Sandler PC, 65 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068. E-mail: rchesler@lowenstein.com.

Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts electronically, either via email or on disk. The files should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name and software program. A hardcopy printout that exactly matches the disk must be supplied. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. A brief biographical statement of each author should accompany the article. This should include the author's position, area of expertise, affiliation and location. Each article must be summarized in an abstract of no more than 100 words. Abstracts should not include abbreviations, diagrams, or reference to the text. Columns do not require abstracts.

References:

Cite in text by author and date. (Smith, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style, examples provided as guide:

Journal: Douglas, G.S., A.E. Bence, R.C. Prince, S.J. McMillen, and Butler, E.L. 1996. Environmental stability of selected petroleum hydrocarbon source and weathering ratios. Environmental Science & Technology 30:417-427.
Book: Gary, J.H., and G.E. Handwerk. 1984. Petroleum refining. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

Illustrations:

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

Color Reproduction:

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only conversion and reproduction or for print +online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print +online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are:

Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies.
Print +Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.

Tables and Figures:

Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, doublespaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

Proofs and Reprints:

 

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt. Authors will receive black & white proofs of their article to review. Color proofs will be provided for art physically printing in color if author consent is received by the requested due date. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. Authors will receive a complimentary PDF file of their article upon publication. Adiscount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.