Environment Next

APRIL 21, 2020

Supreme Court held that the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) (i) does not preclude owners of contaminated property from pursuing state law claims for nuisance, trespass and strict liability, but (ii) requires EPA approval of any remedial action conducted on the landowners’ property.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County supports environmentally responsible wind and other renewable energy development as an important measure to combat climate change. However, environmentally responsible wind energy development starts with siting turbines where impacts to wildlife and people can be minimized.

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Acoel

MARCH 28, 2024

As a young biologist working for the state environmental agency I was involved with environmental response teams that sampled sediments and fish in the river. I suggest that practitioners and law professors read the recent summary of the Kepone crisis in the Richmond Times Dispatch , and two recent books on the topic.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Sponsored Content.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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Law and Environment

JULY 22, 2021

Despite the fact that utility regulators play a huge role in our energy sector–the sector primarily responsible for historical U.S. While several states have formally allowed regulators to work in an environmentally responsible manner, existing provisions have not specifically called out climate change.

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law ’s latest paper, Permitting CO 2 Pipelines: Assessing the Landscape of Federal and State Regulations , assesses the legal framework for developing CO 2 pipelines to support DAC Hub projects. law surrounding CO 2 pipelines is characterized by glaring governance gaps.

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Clean Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2022

BOEM is authorized by federal law to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf and, in doing so, is required to coordinate with relevant federal agencies and affected state and local governments to ensure that renewable energy development takes place in a safe and environmentally (..)

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decided Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust v. 18, 2021), another appellate decision amplifying the confusion around private actions to reallocate costs under the federal Superfund statute, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 8, 2024

To learn more about the Imperial Oil tailings scandal, watch this short video: When all else fails, sue ACFN’s Chief Allan Adam, explained his reasons for the lawsuit: “The AER is supposed to (…) ensure safety and environmental responsibility. They have spectacularly failed on this front.

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MGKF Law

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld a district court decision interpreting the term “claim” in an indemnification agreement to require some threat of suit or assertion of liability under Minnesota law. Wisconsin Central LTD v. Soo Line Railroad Co. , 19-3129 (7 th Cir.

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Vermont Law

MARCH 23, 2022

Many state laws require dog owners to pick up their dog’s. Whether these laws are based on public health, public convenience, or environmental concerns—it may be time to challenge their effectiveness. Does a dog owner’s environmental responsibility end after picking up after their dog and throwing the waste in a garbage can?

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E2 Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to list two “forever chemicals”—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund).

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We had posted some months ago that it was hugely significant that this Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard was in Limbo because that assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 including for a real estate purchaser to avoid liability under CERCLA [the Superfund law]).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) noted that the draft scientific integrity policy from the Consumer Products Safety Commission not only contains that problematic prohibition, but does so in multiple places.

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Acoel

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Phase I environmental site assessments (“Phase I ESAs”) play an important part in real estate due diligence and can constitute “ All Appropriate Inquiry ” (“AAI”) under the liability protections afforded by the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and analogous state laws. .

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MGKF Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What makes this case unique, and bolstered the arguments of the objectors, is that the settlement incorporated work pursuant to a ROD that the District Court had already determined has not been selected in accordance with law. Emhart Indus., CNA Holdings LLC , No. 19-1563, slip op.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

The University then sued in state court on a variety of common law theories. Even if this were a remedy under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the court of appeals opined that a state court damage claim, at least, would not constitute an impermissible challenge to a remedy.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In a real world example of green bleaching, we were recently asked to assist a business in bleaching all references to ESG and other environmental matters from their website and their annual report. Enter green bleaching, a strategy that involves affirmatively playing down the sustainability credentials of products and services.

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Global Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Global Green USA and Acceler8 have committed to countering these influences by providing law enforcement volunteers and automotive professionals as positive role models, preparing youth for careers in the burgeoning alternative fuel vehicle industry. Website: [link] // [link].

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Acoel

JUNE 14, 2023

In its subsequent 120-page memorandum opinion, the court thoroughly analyzed the exclusion under New Mexico law and concluded that it was inherently ambiguous. The court concluded that the insurers had no basis to assert the exclusion for releases of pollutants from locations other than the premises owned and occupied by the insured.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) noted that the draft scientific integrity policy from the Consumer Products Safety Commission not only contains that problematic prohibition, but does so in multiple places.

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the “Superfund” law.

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MGKF Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On August 19, 2022, a magistrate judge of the Colorado District Court held that contribution-defendants cannot assert their own contribution claims under section 113(f) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) because they are only liable for their fair share of response costs.

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MGKF Law

MAY 10, 2023

Ultimately, the Court held that the plain reading of CERCLA includes interest as a “charge,” and the government was not immune from paying those costs.

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E2 Law Blog

MAY 24, 2021

May 24, 2021) , attempting to clarify which settlements with the United States or a state trigger a right to settling-party contribution under section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(3)(B). See, e.g., Trinity Industries, Inc. 3d 131 (3d Cir.

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 25, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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Greenbuilding Law

MAY 20, 2023

These initiatives significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change and state and local law mandates to reduce GHG emissions.

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SPR Law

MAY 27, 2021

United States that a party’s claim for contribution under Section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. On May 24, 2021, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Territory of Guam v.

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Breezometer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A huge supporter of air quality data visualization, Jeff works with both individuals and larger organizations including industry groups and policymakers to help translate air quality research and enable making more informed, environmentally responsible decisions. Tim Smedley - Sustainability Journalist.

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MGKF Law

JULY 19, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) by holding that a groundwater plume can be listed as a Superfund Site on the National Priorities List (“NPL”) pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § § 9601 et seq.,

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 17, 2022

It is hugely significant that the Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard is in limbo because that assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 including for a real estate purchaser to avoid liability under the Superfund law). million commercial real estate transactions each year in the United States (i.e.,

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MGKF Law

AUGUST 23, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a district court order dismissing claims for violations of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. § Response Tr. On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the U.S. § 9601 et seq. See Revitalizing Auto Cmtys.

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MGKF Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

On November 17, 2021, the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a decision of the lower court that the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) was prima facie liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § § 9601 et seq.

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MGKF Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Curiel of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California granted three Motions for Good Faith Settlement Determination in an action under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) related to alleged contamination of surface water and groundwater in and around Lake San Marcos (..)

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