Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
This is an environmental blog, not a political one. For guidance, since I’m not a political expert, I’m relying on two respected political websites, Sabato and Cook. Trump’s criminal law troubles. So far those haven’t shifted things much politically, but that could change as these cases move toward trial.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Only one witness was able to testify in favor of the rule, San Francisco law professor Dave Owen, but his sober legal analysis was swamped in the flood of invective. The law gave the federal government jurisdiction over “navigable waters.” The angry denunciations were misplaced. But the flaws in the process are all too typical.
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Circle of Blue
MAY 25, 2023
In Iowa, a Tale of Politics, Power, and Contaminated Water Lawmakers silence Chris Jones, a prominent University of Iowa water quality researcher. The political pressure came with a personal connection: Sen. Within days of the push from the lawmakers, university administrators shut down Jones’ blog and he resigned.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The California Legislature has enacted and Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 389 , an important water law reform measure authored by State Senator Ben Allen. SB 389 is part of a broader initiative by the Legislature–and public interest groups–to reform and update California’s water laws.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 20, 2021
But climate legislation is hard , even in more favorable political settings such as California. The best explanation for that political shortfall is that there were a substantial number of people who voted against Trump but wanted a Republican Congress as a counterweight to Democratic progressives. Just so, for climate law.
Legal Planet
JULY 27, 2023
The first mention of state standing this Term involved a challenge by Texas to part of a federal law relating to adoption of Indian children. Distinguishing an earlier case, the Court held that Texas could not represent the interests of non-Indians who were disadvantaged by the law. If we’re going to get rid of standing law, fine.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 10, 2024
It also encourages badly needed reforms inside and outside of government and will help create new political coalitions. Our study offers a lens on how four key nations are using the law to navigate net zero, highlighting their varied approaches and the potential for legal strategies to accelerate progress.
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