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By Jordan Asch | June 30, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency interprets the term "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) and federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in a way that runs counter to a half-century of administrative guidance and regulatory enforcement.
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By Colleen Murphy | June 28, 2023
"This settlement is a historic step that requires Solvay to finally take meaningful responsibility for PFAS and other contamination at their site," said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. "Today we send a clear message to any corporation that exposes our New Jersey communities to PFAS toxins or injures our natural resources with any hazardous substance: you will face consequences for your actions. You have our promise."
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By Adolfo Pesquera | June 28, 2023
The lawsuit comes two months after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition in which several energy companies sought to remove about two dozen lawsuits filed in state courts across the nation to federal court.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | June 28, 2023
Had the court decided the new entity was insulated from a recoupment of an overpayment, owners of mineral rights in general could make use of such transfers of interest, which would have led to a multitude of unfair outcomes, defense attorney Christopher Hogan said.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | June 27, 2023
By granting immunity to a "purely private" entity without requiring a demonstration of the government's "actual control ... the court undermines this public trust," dissenting Justices Jeffrey Boyd and John Devine wrote.
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By Maydeen Merino | June 27, 2023
A new definition is necessary because the Supreme Court found the old one too broad in Sackett v. EPA last month.
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By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 26, 2023
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld energy and infrastructure partner David Sweeney has joined Clifford Chance's new Houston office, which is building a team with Big Law partners.
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By Brad Kutner | June 21, 2023
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden's ruling "facilitates confidence by folks who want to invest and do work in Angola," said Ehrenstein Sager attorney Michael Ehrenstein.
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By Andrew Maloney | June 20, 2023
Sam Kamyans, who has joined Kirkland's D.C. office, said the recent merger talks between Allen & Overy and Shearman had "no impact" on his move.
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By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 20, 2023
A Baker Botts partner in Houston who handles transactions for the renewable energy, power and natural gas sectors has joined Clifford Chance's new Houston office.
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