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Powerful Industry’s Torrent of Manure Overwhelms State Regulators

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They are allowed by law and timid regulatory inertia to annually spread 400 millions of tons of solid manure, and 4 billion gallons of raw, untreated liquid animal feces and urine – 5,000 to 7,000 gallons per acre – on 600,000 acres across Michigan; . pounds in 2006. There’s no excuse for these blooms to be happening in Michigan.”.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law Blog

Cecil Blount Farms, LLC , [1] is the most recent decision that provides the industry with a real-life application of the rules under Louisiana law for maintaining mineral servitudes. A well was spud on March 28, 2006. The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006. 5/28/10), 37 So.

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New Judge, Same Result – $81 Million CWA Civil Penalty Appealed

The Energy Law Blog

The judgment is the latest in a suit the EPA filed against CITGO under the Clean Water Act for a 2006 spill at the oil company’s St. The result is consistent, however, with the EPA’s 2014-2018 Strategic Plan of focusing on large cases, and its recent pattern of pursuing fewer enforcement actions with larger resolutions. Year in Rev.

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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal

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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal Law 360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:26 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Read more Matthew Perlman Europe's top court ruled Wednesday that Volkswagen should not have to pay a €5 million ($5.3 labor costs than not only its Detroit rivals but its Japanese competitors on American soil.

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Policy News: September 26, 2022

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House Natural Resources Committee: The committee held a hearing for bills sponsored by Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) intended to protect tribal cultural sites. Climate: House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced a bill ( H.R. Biden takes climate-law victory lap at U.N. –

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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

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USA: Volkswagen Agrees to Settle Age Discrimination Suit for $995K Brianna Smith | Law Reader | February 7, 2020 Earlier this week, Volkswagen agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit for $995,000. Germany: VW Presses for Increased Work Week at Same Pay DW | June 13, 2006 Extending the work week from the current 28.8

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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

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USA: Volkswagen Agrees to Settle Age Discrimination Suit for $995K Brianna Smith | Law Reader | February 7, 2020 Earlier this week, Volkswagen agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit for $995,000. Germany: VW Presses for Increased Work Week at Same Pay DW | June 13, 2006 Extending the work week from the current 28.8

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