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Losing Justice Hobbs, Western Water Expert and Valued Mentor

Legal Planet

I learned more about the depth and breadth of Justice Hobbs’ dedication when I clerked for him during the 20122013 Colorado Supreme Court term. . It gave me an initial window into his commitment to gearing his life and work toward making a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules on Correction Deeds in a Case of First Impression

Energy & the Law

2012: John executes royalty deeds conveying his interests to Yates Energy. 2013: Broadway Bank, John, and the original grantees of the 2005 deed execute a second correction deed, again attempting to change the fee interest to a life estate. The probate court declares the 2013 correction deed valid. The dispute. Limitations.

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Detroit Flooding Previews Risks from a Warming Climate

Circle of Blue

Between 1958 and 2012, the heaviest 1 percent of storms in the Midwest became 37 percent more powerful. Similarly, the annual number of extreme storms in southern Michigan doubled between 1964 and 2013. As a result, extreme rain events are becoming heavier and more frequent in wetter areas like Detroit.

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EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012

The Energy Law Blog

Wiegand On August 16, 2012, EPA issued new source performance standards (NSPSs) for the oil and gas sector. On April 12, 2013, EPA announced proposed amendments to the rule pertaining to storage tanks. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by May 13, 2013. By Stephen W. For more information, click here.

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Addressing Livestock Methane in California

Legal Planet

The result, according to the California Air Resources Board , has been a methane emissions reduction of over 3 million metric tons of CO 2 equivalent since 2013. But the state is only on track to achieve about half of the 9 million metric ton reduction needed to achieve the 2030 target.

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WeConservePA Honors Steven J. Schiffman, Esq. With 2024 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award

PA Environment Daily

He served four terms on the WeConservePA board of directors (2007-2013 and 2015-2021) and continues to serve on the WeConservePA policy council. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, a 2013 Superior Court decision on the interpretation of conservation easements, originally tried in the Westmoreland Court of Common Pleas. In 2012, WPC v.

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General Assembly Diverted $3.602 Billion From Environmental Infrastructure Projects And Programs Into State Budget Black Hole

PA Environment Daily

million; -- FY 2012-13 budget eliminates $11.8 million from DCNR; -- FY 2012-13 budget continues the $102.8 million; -- FY 2012-13 budget eliminates $11.8 million from DCNR; -- FY 2012-13 budget continues the $102.8 million; -- FY 2012-13 budget eliminates $11.8 million from DEP, $1.5 million; DCNR: $1.5

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