Legal Planet

JULY 17, 2023

Three decades earlier, a class project by five law students had led to a major win on standing, though a loss on the merits. In the end, however, they came on board, along with several state governments. The story of the five law students was, if anything, more surprising. No shame in that, however.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

1 the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that state law—and specifically in this case, Louisiana law—governs the applicable negligence standard and burden of proof for a pilot’s error. 2 Generally, maritime law preempts state law in order to create harmony and consistency across jurisdictions.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In maritime law, “privity” generally means the fault of the shipowner’s land-based management, as opposed to the errors of the ship’s crew. Contract salvage is when the shipowner and the salvor agree in advance to the terms governing the salvage operation, including the compensation that will be paid to the salvor.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The court found that the borrower’s loans were not an “obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit” and were therefore subject to discharge. The funds went directly to Homaidan’s bank account and, according to him, were not used for educational expenses. Sallie Mae, Inc. , 4th 595 (2d Cir.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Mild, Snowy Winter For Pennsylvania -- Post-Gazette: It’s Linked To Ticks, Can Be Life Threatening, What Do We Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome? 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Legal Planet

JULY 29, 2021

UCLA Professor of Law William Boyd. William Boyd is Professor of Law and Michael J. Klein Chair in Law at UCLA Law, with a joint appointment as Professor at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability ; Alex Wang is Professor of Law at UCLA Law. UCLA Professor of Law Alex Wang.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Environmental health advocates are urging the federal government to make common sense improvements to Bill S-5, including labelling hazardous substances on consumer products. Their legislation goes well beyond the weak labelling requirements proposed thus far by the Canadian government. Bill S-5 could help us get there.”

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. This action entails collaboration between Louisiana agencies and the federal government, as well as transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, utilities, and the private sector.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 27, 2023

For more information on this topic, contact Liskow’s John Troutman at jtroutman@liskow.com, Lauren Bridges at lbridges@liskow.com, or Joe Heaton at jheaton@liskow.com.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The UC Berkeley Center for Law, Energy, and Environment (CLEE) helped develop the Initiative, so I’m particularly pleased to highlight it. At Climate Week New York yesterday, California announced a significant new initiative for Subnational action on methane. SB 1383 establishes California methane emissions reduction targets.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

F]ederal maritime law governs whether a claim sounds in admiralty and that the relevant substantive law governs whether a plaintiff has alleged a valid prima facie claim,” citing Blue Whale Corp. Both the time charter and the voyage charter selected the law of England to apply. Grand China Shipping Dev.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 21, 2023

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – This week, the federal government is defending its Impact Assessment Act (IAA) (formerly Bill C-69) at the Supreme Court of Canada. Provincial and federal governments share the legal authority to protect the environment and conserve nature.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 27, 2023

Under current law, if a regulation refers to race in any way, the government must show that the regulation is narrowly tailored to a compelling government interest. Apart from diversity in the educational context, the Court has only recognized remedying prior intentional discrimination as a compelling interest.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

At the time, I thought it was possible his mischaracterization of CEQA was a one-off, but it’s now apparent that Klein has joined the all-out crusade against the law that has existed in one form or another for decades. According to Klein, CEQA has hobbled government, keeping it from tackling the most pressing problems of our day.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

See Bloomberg Law, Red States Sue to Block Labor Department’s ‘Woke’ ESG Rule and Plan Adviser, States’ Suit Could Delay DOL-Rule On ESG Investing. For a discussion of the new final regulation , see our Gulf Coast Business Law Blog.

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Law Columbia

MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Climate Change as an Increasingly Common Feature of Law Practice Climate change is no longer an issue of concern only to environmental and energy lawyers. In the U.S.,

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A big court ruling in California land-use law happened last month – and it has really large implications for the state’s efforts to address California’s housing crisis. Instead, I want to discuss the question of whether the state can even constrain local government regulation of land-use in California.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today not only makes critical investments in our core infrastructure, it creates several new programs to support the increasing electrification of the transportation sector. Funding to state and local governments to procure electric or low emissions ferries.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 9, 2022

Bill S-5 modernizes CEPA, Canada’s cornerstone environmental law that is supposed to keep people across Canada safe from toxic pollution and dangerous substances. This law has not been updated in over two decades and needs to be modernized to better protect people’s health and the environment in light of today’s pollution challenges.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

See Public Law 101-606 (11/16/90) 104 Stat. We explained that each of these factors makes it less likely that local governments will undertake the ambitious climate policies described throughout the chapter. 3096-3104, § 101(b). Thirteen federal entities participate in the Program. Participating entities include the U.S.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 8, 2021

Ontario government revokes MZO following pressure from local, environmental and Indigenous Groups. The area at Duffins Creek now returns to zoning laws applied by the City of Pickering and its status as an “urban reserve” with environmentally protective zoning is restored. ECOJUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ONTARIO NATURE.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

This new resource is designed to educate and equip community members across Pennsylvania so that they can feel empowered to advocate for themselves and effectively engage in processes that they have often felt left out. In Pennsylvania, the power to govern land use and development resides almost entirely at the local level.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

Since 1998, PennFuture has combined legislative advocacy and legal enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels, educational outreach, and civic engagement support for just and equitable environmental outcomes that improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. from Villanova University School of Law.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 13, 2021

Elevating cybersecurity at the small city council, or the local governing board meeting, is really hard to do,” said Michael Preston, a legislative policy analyst with the National Rural Water Association. Education can also go a long way. Currently, water utilities are not required by law to disclose when they have been hacked.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In doing so, the court found itself “in accord with the other courts of appeals, which have unanimously found there is no federal jurisdiction where state or local governments have brought state-law actions against energy companies for conduct relating to climate change.” s claims were still grounded in that supplanted common law.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On December 16, DEP’s Solid Waste Advisory and Recycling Fund Advisory Committees are scheduled to meet and on the agenda are presentations by DEP on its recommendations for changing the law to make Act 101 Recycling Programs more effective and fixing the very broken Electronics Waste Recycling Program.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2024

Soon after, García put her experience and her education into action, joining a consultant group that helped the Colombian government evaluate what policies could support the large-scale deployment of renewables for the country.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

There will be optional opportunities for you to share your experience and ideas for government support with legislators. For more information on programs, initiatives, research, educational opportunities and how you can get involved, visit the PASA Sustainable Agriculture website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As I noted in my introductory post on the Commission, I served as an advisor to the Secretariat and my students in the UCLA International Climate Law and Policy Clinic provided research and analytic support to the Secretariat. It is thus consistent with large body of prior international law.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Groundwater professionals, natural resource managers, educators, and anyone interested in the management and protection of water resources are invited to attend. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn about a wide variety of educational opportunities. Click Here to register and for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency and with Lincoln University, an esteemed Historically Black University, to educate young Pennsylvanians on environmental sustainability and promote environmental justice,” said Rich Negrin, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. Posted: September 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

“The state failed to show that the MEPA limitation serves a compelling government interest,” the decision reads. That’s not unique to Montana , even though this case focused on state laws. The decision builds off of the plaintiffs’ own proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Hours before a controversial set of new reporting requirements for government contractors was set to take effect, a federal court in Texas enjoined implementation of the requirements across the country. The violations are analyzed and taken into consideration by the agencies in awarding contracts.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have. Written comments are due on August 14, 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The foundational document of international human rights law is the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It called for compensation from the government, and for Australia to take more aggressive measures to prevent climate change at the national and international levels. What’s next for climate and cultural rights?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

During my more than two decades of federal service, I learned many things about the function of government. billion funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are clear examples of the latter. Some novel approaches for all of federal government come from intense consultation with communities.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The environmental groups, represented by Earth Justice, believe that the state’s program ran by the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR) is less stringent than the EPA’s program and hope to have permitting authority returned to the federal government.

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