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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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In addition, the court rejected the contention that the Clean Air Act or foreign affairs doctrine completely preempted the plaintiffs’ claims and also indicated that federal common law would not provide a basis for complete preemption. The State asserted that the determination violated the Administrative Procedure Act.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The Washington Supreme Court concluded that the Washington Clean Air Act did not grant the Department of Ecology authority to regulate indirect greenhouse gas emissions of businesses and utilities whose products ultimately generate such emissions. Trump , No. 4:19-cv-00028 (D. WildEarth Guardians v. Bernhardt , No.

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