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Massachusetts Codifies “No Net Loss” Conservation Policy Under Article 97

Law and Environment

The disposition does not destroy or threaten a unique or significant resource. Real estate of greater or equal value is granted to the disposing public entity. The disposition involves the minimum acreage necessary for the proposed use, and the land’s resources continue to be protected to the maximum extent possible.

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30 Environmental Practice Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. and LATAM 2023 Guides

E2 Law Blog

Eid was recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” for Industry Focus > Native American Law; and Erick Hernández Gallego was recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” for Latin America – Mexico: Environment and Latin America – Mexico: Energy and Natural Resources. Carson Real Estate > Land Use/Zoning New York City Francis A.

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GT’s Environmental Practice Recognized in 2023 Chambers USA Guide

E2 Law Blog

DeTore Massachusetts Energy & Natural Resources Dominic E. Eid USA – Nationwide Native American Law Iris Escarra Florida: South Real Estate: Zoning/ Land Use David G. Draye Arizona Litigation: Appellate Brian L. Duffy Colorado Litigation: General Commercial Jared E. Mandelbaum Pennsylvania Environment Paul R.

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GT’s Environmental Practice Recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2022 Guide

E2 Law Blog

Real Estate > Land Use/Zoning. Industry Focus > Energy Regulation: Conventional Power. Real Estate > Land Use/Zoning. Industry Focus > Energy Regulation: Conventional Power. Real Estate > Land Use/Zoning. Industry Focus > Native American Law. Christopher L. Iris Escarra.

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Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in the U.S.: BOEM Puts Companies on Notice of Potential CFIUS Review of Bids at Upcoming Federal Offshore Lease Sale

The Energy Law Blog

New, expanded CFIUS regulations went into effect on February 13, 2020. The regulations, dealing with foreign acquisition of control of U.S. real estate transactions, which could encompass federal offshore leasing. Potential bidders and joint bidders should review the new CFIUS regulations.

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Fifth District Holds Issue Exhaustion Not Required Where Agency Gave No Notice of Intent To Rely On CEQA Exemption Prior to Hearing, And Existing Facilities Categorical Exemption Does Not Apply to Unlined Landfills As A Matter of Law

CEQA Developments

Applying the rules of statutory interpretation, which are equally applicable to administrative regulations, the Court independently reviewed the scope of Section 15301 and determined as a matter of law the term “facilities” is “ambiguous.” The County argued Azusa was distinguishable, but the Court of Appeal disagreed.

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EJ Evolution: Court Enjoins EPA from Imposing Disparate Impact Requirements via Title VI in Louisiana Permitting

The Energy Law Blog

EPA , a federal district court granted Louisiana’s request to preliminarily enjoin the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) from imposing or enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (“Title VI”) based on disparate impact regulations. 2:23-CV-00692 (W.D.