PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Minott joined the Council as a staff attorney in 1982 and has served as the organization’s executive director and lead attorney for more than 35 years. Climate change is the most critical issue of our time, and I will continue to support the growing movement calling for climate action.”

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MARCH 20, 2023

In our “Spotlight: White Collar” video series, our white collar attorneys will talk through a broad range of subject matter expertise--from financial regulation to cryptocurrency, government contracts to national security, and life sciences to environmental law. Watch our videos below.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Attorney General’s office made a procedural argument rather than seriously engaging with the plaintiffs’ claims. It’s hard to see what, if anything, the plaintiffs’ lawyers at Our Children’s Trust will do differently in their upcoming state and federal trials based on this victory. that justified the harm.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

“We look forward to the opportunity to defend PA’s RGGI Rule and our members’ rights under the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Environmental Rights Amendment in this case,” said Jessica O’Neill, Senior Attorney at PennFuture, on behalf of the parties.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

It is meant to serve as a guide for compliance with the new law but not as a substitution for conferring with an attorney to confirm you are in fact in compliance with the law. Click here to access our checklist. The below checklist, current as of March 3, 2023, summarizes the required operational and onboard changes.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

The environmental injustice of slaughterhouse pollution Earthjustice attorney Alexis Andiman notes that slaughterhouse pollution “disproportionately harms under-resourced communities, low-income communities, and communities of color”—the same communities that bear the heaviest brunt of all pollution in the United States.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 7, 2021

There is a duty to protect our air and water, and when companies harm these vital resources through negligence — it is a crime.” – Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Pennsylvania will charge an energy company with four dozen environmental crimes committed during the construction of a natural gas pipeline.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Bomstein brings a wealth of experience, leadership skills, and a passion for our mission, protecting everyone’s right to a healthy environment. Alex is a brilliant, driven advocate who leads with integrity and vision both inside our organization and in the broader community. The Council could not be in better hands.”

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

On June 2, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the Office of Attorney General has taken action against DuPont and two other chemical companies for the continued manufacturing and distribution of products containing PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been proven to be harmful to the environment and animals and increase risk of human disease.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 24, 2022

The Summit is an opportunity for further education and collaboration among all those concerned about the proliferation of plastics in our environment. The post Foley Hoag Attorneys Contribute to French-U.S. universities and research institutions focused on making the science of plastic pollution accessible to decision-makers.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As solar projects continue to multiply across the country, many Pennsylvanians are looking for easy-to-access, practical knowledge on what the solar development process looks like in our state. Join us for an early preview of our Solar Guidebooks for Pennsylvania Landowners and Municipal Leaders.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

On March 10, the PA Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases challenging lower court decisions that shielded Sunoco Pipeline, LP from paying attorneys fees where public interest groups and land owners won legal victories related to Sunoco’s water permits for the Mariner East Pipeline Project.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2022

“I decided to take direct action because I do not consent to our government allowing a serial offender that harms the waters of our local reservoir,” said Christine “PK” Digiulio. “My If our state agencies won’t protect the people, the people must act to protect ourselves.” Without water, life is impossible,” said Connor Young.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

For further questions regarding this topic, contact Liskow attorneys Jeff Lieberman and Neil Abramson or visit our CCS practice page. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

Case Consultant: When cases are just starting, attorneys usually seek out experts who can provide background information, summarize the state of scientific literature for a specific topic, analyze relevant facts and data, and interpret scientific materials. As scientists, we are used to having our knowledge tested. Ways to Engage.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 17, 2022

But in July 2020, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Municipal Law Unit struck down the first such ban that came across its desk as inconsistent with other state law. It looks like our crystal ball was working! “Crystal Ball / Glaskugel” by manoftaste.de is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For further questions regarding this topic, contact Liskow attorneys Jeff Lieberman and Randee Iles or visit our CCS practice page. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Save Our Streams PA is hosting an Abandoned Well Weekend Workshop April 28-30 to explore the historic Bradford Oil Field in Bradford County. Visit the Save Our Streams PA website for more information on abandoned and orphan oil and gas wells. Hotel accommodations, meals and materials will be provided. RSVP by April 14.

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Legal Planet

JULY 29, 2021

This month, the Emmett Institute is thrilled to welcome two of our core faculty members, W illiam Boyd and Alex Wang , to new roles at the Institute. Both will serve as faculty co-directors alongside our faculty director Ted Parson. As many of you know, our long-serving faculty co-director Prof. In their new roles, Prof.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Our Pocono Waters Initiative will host a September 6 webinar Living with Logistics: Introduction to PennFuture's Model Zoning Ordinance for Logistics Facilities starting at 7:00 p.m. Visit the Our Pocono Waters Initiative website to find out more about protecting the exceptional value water resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Arnold Porter

APRIL 3, 2023

In this latest installment in our “Spotlight: White Collar” series, partner Valarie Hays discusses the recent trends in the DOJ’s white collar enforcement, the areas that they are increasing scrutiny, and the expectations for corporate compliance programs. Do you and your company know the most recent guidance?

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Arnold Porter

APRIL 20, 2023

In the Critical Compliance video series, our attorneys offer timely insights into hot topics and best practices for corporate compliance programs. Each video will distill our extensive experience working with companies and regulators all over the world. Thanks for visiting.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

“When it comes to natural gas infrastructure, the federal government has already severely curtailed the rights of people to protect themselves from the irreparable damage these projects inflict on our environment, community safety, and property rights. Click Here for a copy of the ruling.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 1, 2021

With a financial contribution from the Arnold & Porter Foundation, and programmatic support from Arnold & Porter, the NBA has designed and implemented the Academy to support the retention, and accelerate the advancement, of Black attorneys. About The National Bar Association.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Waterkeeper identified 10 major areas of concern that could lead to irreversible damage to natural resources and cause harm to our public health. We must protect our most valuable resources, and in Pennsylvania, we have the right to clean air and pure water.” The law requires regulatory agencies, in consultation with the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2023

In response, PennFuture has developed a multifaceted strategy that includes legal, outreach, and communications tools to combat this false narrative, effectively educate community leaders, elected officials, educate and mobilize community members, and, when necessary, engage in regulatory and legal actions to protect our communities and environment.

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Arnold Porter

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Please join Arnold & Porter for our annual discussion of regulatory and enforcement trends in the year ahead for anti-money laundering and sanctions.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On October 5, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by the the Clean Air Council , Mountain Watershed Association , and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network of a Commonwealth Court decision denying attorneys fees in the groups’ successful challenge to a Mariner East Pipeline Permit.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This is the last in a series of four blog posts discussing the issue of development in the wildland-urban interface in California, the current legal structures addressing the issue, and our research on how those legal frameworks are being applied on the ground in key counties in the state. Our data covered 2014-2020 in San Diego County.

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Arnold Porter

APRIL 17, 2023

In this latest installment in our “Spotlight: White Collar” series, partner Soo-Mi Rhee explains her secret to being able to interpret these complex regulations, defend clients in enforcement actions, and help clients interface with the government to obtain interpretive guidance and advisory opinions.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

23 to 29 - Abandoned Conventional Wells; Shale Gas Wastewater Releases; Conventional Wells Venting Gas [PaEN] -- TribLive: Peoples Gas Seeks State Approval For 21.4%

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Arnold Porter

MARCH 27, 2023

In this latest installment in our “Spotlight: White Collar” series, partner Suneeta Hazra talks about the industries that will see increased scrutiny and what your company can do to reduce risk. Is your company protected?

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Solar projects are continuing to multiply across the country while many Pennsylvanians are looking for easy-to-access, practical knowledge about what the solar development process looks like in our state. Join us for an overview of our Guidebook for Pennsylvania Landowners: Leasing Property for Large-Scale Solar Development.

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Arnold Porter

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Father Cuchulain Moriarty Award recognizes the pro bono contributions of attorneys assisting the Lawyers’ Committee Asylum Project. ” Arnold & Porter attorneys recognized with the award included partners Zachary Fayne and Deborah Fishman, along with associates David Barnes and Rica Santos.

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

This really is a continuing signal of achievement of 100 lawyers in our practice group,” said Practice Co-Chair Kerri L. Firmwide, more than 275 attorneys were recognized in the 2023 USA Guide in more than 65 of the firm’s practices areas across 28 regions. Barsh , “each of whom contributes to all of these rankings.”

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Since our previous post covering the legislative session, the filed CCS bills now include: HB 10, which would remove expropriation authority from all CCS activity. [1] The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

DEP must require the immediate removal of this coal ash mountain," said Charles McPhedran, Senior Attorney with Earthjustice. Crypto mining companies cannot be allowed to ignore the environmental impacts of their operations and shift those costs to the people," said Emma Bast, Staff Attorney, PennFuture.

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