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Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

Commentary and insight on the complex, multifaceted area of land use in Hawaii. By Jesse Souki.

http://hilanduse.blogspot.com/

May 7
Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine

Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine

On May 3, 2013, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued an opinion awarding appellate attorney's fees and costs against the City & County of Honolulu in the amount of $41,192.00 in attorney's fees and $343.00 in costs in Kaleikini v.…
May 2
Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission

Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission

In Kauai Springs v. Planning Commission of the County of Kauai, Hawaii's Intermediate Court of Appeals ("ICA") addressed the question of whether "the Planning Commission had public trust obligations to review Kauai Springs' use of…
Mar 9
Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy

Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy

When confronted with complex processes, like environmental and land use policies and related implementation regulations, a common reaction is out with the old, in with the new. Change can be good, but a measured, comprehensive approach is…

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Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Covers the issues surrounding shale and hydraulic fracturing--commonly known as fracking. By Barclay Nicholson of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/

May 16
BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees approximately 700 million subsurface acres of federal mineral estate and 56 million subsurface acres of tribal mineral estate across the United States. Currently, nearly 36 million acres of…
May 14
House reintroduces FRAC Act

House reintroduces FRAC Act

On May 9, 2013, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 (the “FRAC Act”) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FRAC Act was first introduced to Congress in 2008. If passed, the…
May 13
Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will hold a Full Committee Forum on “Shale Development: Best Practices and Environmental Concerns” on May 23, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. Witnesses will include…

Rank this Week: 181

Indiana Environmental Law

Commentary, observations, and legal analysis on Federal and State environmentral issues affecting Indiana. By Lorenzo & Bevers.

http://www.indianaenvironmentallaw.com/

Apr 11
Great Lakes Restoration: An Interactive Map of GLC Work

Great Lakes Restoration: An Interactive Map of GLC Work

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has released a new interactive map of the nearly 1,000 restoration projects being implemented under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The interactive map is available on the GLC website. It…
Apr 11
More on SB 373: House Judiciary Committee Acknowledges First Amendment Issue

More on SB 373: House Judiciary Committee Acknowledges First Amendment Issue

The House Judiciary Committee tacitly acknowledged first amendment concerns about SB 373. SB 373, originally an attempt to create criminal penalties for unauthorized videotaping of farm operations, has been assigned to the House Judiciary…
Apr 10
SB 373: Criminalizing Unauthorized Videotaping Down Home on the Farm

SB 373: Criminalizing Unauthorized Videotaping Down Home on the Farm

SB 373 is a bill designed to protect Indiana farmers from unauthorized videotaping on their farms. But it is running into stiff opposition at the Statehouse. The authors of the bill are Sen. Eric Holdman, (R-Markle) and, (Rep. Bill Friend,…

Rank this Week: 2786

Agricultural law blog that seeks to bring current legal issues of interest to the doorsteps of farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Tackles state and federal environmental issues related to agriculture. By Todd Janzen.

http://www.janzenaglaw.com/

May 13
Bowman v. Monsanto: Farmer Cannot Endlessly Replicate RR Soybean

Bowman v. Monsanto: Farmer Cannot Endlessly Replicate RR Soybean

The United States Supreme Court has held that an Indiana farmer cannot plant Roundup Ready (RR) soybeans purchased from a grain elevator (or "commodity soybeans") without violating Monsanto's RR patent. (Read prior post: Indiana Farmer…
May 1
Parker v. Obert's Legacy Dairy: Court Affirms Right to Farm Act Protection

Parker v. Obert's Legacy Dairy: Court Affirms Right to Farm Act Protection

A few years ago, the Obert family decided that in order for their dairy farm to continue on to the next generation, it would need to expand. The family consulted with experts in the industry and ultimately decided to build a new, modern…
Apr 21
Should I Create a New Company for My Custom Farming Business?

Should I Create a New Company for My Custom Farming Business?

Growing up on a beef cattle farm in Kansas, I spent a good part of my summers swathing and baling hay for other farmers in the area. This "custom farming" operation utilized some of our farm's machinery, but for the most part it…

Rank this Week: 1607

Kentucky Environmental Matters

Covers Kentucky environmental law matters, including pollution, human health and toxic torts. By Jeffrey M. Sanders.

http://jeffreymsanders.wordpress.com

Jul 2
Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

In Kentucky, the duty to defend a policyholder is separate and distinct from an obligation to pay a claim. James Graham Brown Found., Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 814 S.W.2d 273, 280 (Ky. 1991). An insurer has a duty to defend…
Jul 2
Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

In Kentucky, the duty to defend a policyholder is separate and distinct from an obligation to pay a claim. James Graham Brown Found., Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 814 S.W.2d 273, 280 (Ky. 1991). An insurer has a duty to defend…
Jul 2
Lawyer Sander says know your legal rights against an insurance company in every dispute over whether a claim is covered by your insurance policy.

Lawyer Sander says know your legal rights against an insurance company in every dispute over whether a claim is covered by your insurance policy.

Did you know that a Kentucky court must look at the policy as a whole and give every provision its full meaning and operative effect. Kemper Nat’l Ins. Cos. v. Heaven Hill Distilleries, 82 S.W.3d 869, 875-76 (Ky. 2002). The plain and…

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Law and the Environment

Covers carbon and emissions trading, CERCLA, climate change, oil spills and risk management. By Scott D. Deatherage of Thompson & Knight LLP.

http://lawandenvironment.typepad.com/law_and_the_environment/

Apr 30
Channel 11 Interview on West, Texas Explosion and Federal and State Statutes Regarding Ammonium Nitrate

Channel 11 Interview on West, Texas Explosion and Federal and State Statutes Regarding Ammonium Nitrate

I was interviewed by Jack Fink, a reporter at Channel 11 in Dallas, Texas to discuss the legal issues relating to applicable federal and state statutes that may relate to any reporting or approval for storage of ammonium nitrate. The...
Apr 22
In Cases Like West, Texas, Actions Companies Can Take to Defend against Lawsuits and Government Prosecution

In Cases Like West, Texas, Actions Companies Can Take to Defend against Lawsuits and Government Prosecution

With an explosion such as the one in West, Texas companies have to begin their defense almost immediately. We all mourn the loss of the people in West, Texas, and the first responders who lost their lives in trying to...
Apr 13
The Amazingly Large Number of Environmental Permits Companies May Need to Obtain in Texa

The Amazingly Large Number of Environmental Permits Companies May Need to Obtain in Texa

In a conversation with one of our attorneys in our Austin office, the subject of the types of permits or authorizations that a business may be requried to obtain in the State of Texas. I sat down and drafted a...

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Law and the Environment

Covers environmental law issues, including CERCLA, climate change, permitting, and renewable energy. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/

Nov 20
Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

At California’s inaugural auction of greenhouse gas allowances last week, bidders bought all 23.1 million allowances for 2013 emissions sold at $10.09 per ton, a few significant cents above the floor price of $10. The price and relatively…
Nov 20
Clean Air Grab Bag

Clean Air Grab Bag

There have been so many developments recently on the air front (and I’m so far behind due to an appellate brief) that I thought I would combine a few recent items.
Nov 19
Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Over a decade after it was issued, Aviall continues to cause difficulties for private settling parties in CERCLA. In Lewis v.

Rank this Week: 3993

Law of the Land

A blog on land use law and Zoning by Albany Law School Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Salkin.

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/

Nov 19
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

This appeal concerns the legality of actions taken by the City of Frankenmuth to keep a Wal-Mart supercenter from being built on land owned by the Loesel family in Frankenmuth Township. As the result of a post purchase-agreement ordinance…
Nov 18
Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

The City of Tumwater, Washington enacted two ordinances, one affecting the City Code and the other the Comprehensive Plan, creating a manufactured home district. The City created this district, which covered six of the ten mobile home parks…
Nov 18
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

The city of Los Angeles enacted a sign ordinance regulating commercial speech far more extensively than it does non-commercial speech. Their ordinance required a building permit for all temporary signs other than those containing “a…

Rank this Week: 876

Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

Covers condominiums, environmental law, financing, leasing and title insurance. By Lang Michener.

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/

Apr 28
Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space. While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
Apr 28
Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease. What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
Feb 24
Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords. The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…

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Law of the Lands - Farm, Energy…

Law of the Lands - Farm, Energy and Enviro Law

Provides legal information of interest to landowners in the areas of agriculture law, energy law and environmental law. By John Goudy.

http://landownerlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 25
Wheel off wood chipper case sent back for new trial

Wheel off wood chipper case sent back for new trial

Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officers investigated a truck stopped along a highway. Attached to the truck was a wood chipping machine that was missing its right wheel. The hub of the wheel was located at the end of a…
Apr 19
Tribunal upholds rejection of milk from farm's bulk tank

Tribunal upholds rejection of milk from farm's bulk tank

The Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by an Ontario dairy farm from the rejection of milk from its operation by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario ("DFO"). The farm has operated for 30 years and, in…
Mar 14
OHSA conviction of farm operation upheld on appeal

OHSA conviction of farm operation upheld on appeal

An employee of a chick hatchery operation was injured when she fell climbing down from a storage trailer used to house paper liners used in shipping crates. The employee broke her leg. The hatchery was charged under the…

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Legal Planet

Covers environmental law and policy. By Berkeley Law and UCLA Law.

http://legalplanet.wordpress.com/

May 22
The Right-Wing Noose Tightens on Recess Appointment

The Right-Wing Noose Tightens on Recess Appointment

Republican judges are continuing to do their best to hamstring the Obama Administration: six days ago, the Third Circuit joined the DC Circuit in restricting recess appointments to intersession recesses. Intrasession recesses, which, as…
May 21
Maybe a Super EIS for Climate Policy?

Maybe a Super EIS for Climate Policy?

Following closely on the heels of Ann’s argument concerning the flaws of the Keystone XL DEIS came a NYT story from John Broder with an interesting suggestion: if the administration approves the pipeline, then it should do something…
May 20
New York Nasty versus Los Angeles Nice?

New York Nasty versus Los Angeles Nice?

Tomorrow, Los Angeles voters go to the polls to elect a new Mayor. (At least a few of them, anyway: current estimates predict only 25% turnout, about which more later). In September, New Yorkers will do the same. And…

Rank this Week: 111

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida…

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate

Covers real estate and environmental issues in Southwest Florida. By Henderson Franklin.

http://www.legalscoopswflre.com/

May 22
Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

It took a while, but the Florida Supreme Court recently upheld a 2011 5th District Court of Appeals' decision invalidating a city ordinance that gave priority to code enforcement liens over prior-recorded mortgages. City of Palm Bay v. Wells…
May 20
A Buyer's Guide to Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Top 10 Due Diligence Questions Before Signing A Contract

A Buyer's Guide to Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Top 10 Due Diligence Questions Before Signing A Contract

A good portion of my practice involves representing buyers in commercial and residential transactions. Part of this representation involves advising my clients on due diligence matters pertaining to the property. Most of us know investigation…
May 10
State Road 82 Road Widening - Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road Update

State Road 82 Road Widening - Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road Update

The Florida Department of Transportation's preliminary construction plans for the Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road segment of the State Road 82 widening project show the property locations FDOT needs at the State Road 82 and Daniels…

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MGKF Litigation Blog

Covers recent cases in the environmental arena. By Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP.

http://mgkflitigationblog.com/

Apr 25
Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

In September of 2011, we first posted about the case of Butler v. Estate of Powers in which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a Pennsylvania trial court decision holding that, under long-standing precedent, any grant of…
Apr 5
Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Relying on the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure, yesterday the New Jersey Supreme Court , in NJDEP v. Huber, ___ N.J. ____ (Apr. 4, 2013), held that the New Jersey…
Mar 18
CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

On March 13, 2013, the First Circuit issued its opinion in Paolino v. JF Realty, LLC, No. 12-2031 (1st Cir. Marc. 13, 2013), reversing in part the District Court’s dismissal of a Citizen’s Suit brought pursuant to the Clean Water…

Rank this Week: 2546

Municipal, Planning and…

Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law Group Blog

Covers current issues and updates on law, legislation and policy. By Davis & Company.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Municipal-and-Planning-Law

Jan 23
Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate

Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate

The story of Catalyst Paper over the last few years has not been positive. It has closed facilities and shed costs in an attempt to regain profitability. More recently, it entered into agreements with its creditors to facilitate a…
Jun 9
I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…
Jun 9
I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…

Rank this Week: 3806

National Forest Legal News Blog

Focuses on legal issues and cases affecting national forest management and policy. By Ryan L. Woody.

http://www.nationalforestlawblog.com/apps/blog/

Nov 7
How Diamonds and Nature Intersect

How Diamonds and Nature Intersect

Different forest and mining laws and policies have been implemented in different countries over the past decades, largely due to large diamond mining practices. Because of the over dependence of some economic businesses over forests and…
Nov 7
Laws that Limit Production

Laws that Limit Production

Though as a challenge for individuals looking to make money from a forest, there are of course laws that limit the prospect itself. These laws would come in different forms. One would be a law that protects endangered species in the area.…
Nov 7
The Plentiful Forest Resource

The Plentiful Forest Resource

A Forest provides a lot of different business ventures. The trees alone can be used for lumber while there is also the possibility of selling wild fruit as a delicacy. Wildlife that is present in a forest can also provide a very interesting…

Rank this Week: 3355

New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/

May 3
Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

The Appellate Division ruled that the New York Environmental Conservation Law does not prevent a Town from enacting zoning that prohibits hydrofracking.
Apr 3
Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

The Appellate Division ruled that a zoning board correctly interpreted the zoning code when it held that keeping 40 racing pigeons was not what was intended in a zoning code that permits "customary household pets" as accessory to a…
Feb 20
Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

The New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the basic principle of zoning, that zoning relates to the use of land "not the identity of the user."

Rank this Week: 1944

Nimonik

Covers Canadian environmental and energy law.

http://www.nimonik.ca

May 7
Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right

Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right

The recent Bangladeshi garment factory collapse has left over 700 people dead and many companies asking themselves questions. While some advocate for moving production back to countries with better labour and construction standards;…
May 7
Wanted: Legal entrepreneur

Wanted: Legal entrepreneur

In 2008 I cofounded Nimonik, a Montreal technology company that provides legal information services to major manufacturing and mining operations. We analyze and digest legal information and build tools to monitor environmental,…
Apr 29
Will he or won’t he? …

Will he or won’t he? …

… Canadian efforts to sway Obama’s key decision. Senate has already backed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline—but the final decision must come from President Obama (who has previously rejected it, twice). While…

Rank this Week: 1149

Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects…

Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects and Policy Blog

Analyzes United States offshore energy law, policy, and development. By Jennifer Simon.

http://offshoreenergy.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013

Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013

On April 9, 2013, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act into law. North American WindPower recently published an article highlighting the key components of the new legislation and featuring…
Apr 17
Guest Post: IRS Notice 2013-29 on “Begun Construction” for certain renewable energy facilitie

Guest Post: IRS Notice 2013-29 on “Begun Construction” for certain renewable energy facilitie

My colleague Forrest Milder, an attorney in the Renewable Energy Tax Credits and Finance practice here at Nixon Peabody, authored the following client alert describing the IRS' April 15, 2013 Notice on what it means to have "Begun…
Mar 27
2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind

2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind

If you have been watching the offshore wind industry in the United States for the last decade -- and if you are reading this blog, I assume that you have -- you are probably tired of hearing the much-hyped announcement at the beginning of…

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Ohio Environmental Law Blog

Discusses environmental law and policy at both the national level and with a focus on developments in Ohio. By Joseph P. Koncelik of Frantz Ward LLP.

http://www.ohioenvironmentallawblog.com/

Apr 11
A Revised ASTM Standard for Due Diligence to Be Issued

A Revised ASTM Standard for Due Diligence to Be Issued

A task force assigned to review the ASTM standard for Phase I environmental assessments has completed its review of the current standard. It has sent its recommendations to U.S. EPA who is expected to accept the…
Mar 28
Tenants Can Now More Easily Qualify for Protection from Liability for Pre-Existing Contamination

Tenants Can Now More Easily Qualify for Protection from Liability for Pre-Existing Contamination

Often times businesses only worry about performing due diligence (Phase Is and Phase IIs) when they are purchasing a building, factory or land. In my experience, many tenants never think about the fact that they could inherit liability…
Mar 15
Clean Ohio Council Approves Changes to Brownfield Funding

Clean Ohio Council Approves Changes to Brownfield Funding

On March 6th the Clean Ohio Council approved major changes to the Clean Ohio program. The changes are now effective and will govern the remaining $15 million in funding that was set aside in the last budget. After the $15 million…

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Oikos

Covers environmental and economic issues. By David Jeffery.

http://greenomics.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
The Oikos archive

The Oikos archive

Welcome to the archives of the Oikos blog.Oikos is a blog I authored from 2005 to 2009, focussing on environmental economics and environmental policy in Australia.If you'd like to contact me, please email me at ozelaw[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au.…
Nov 25
Some quick thoughts on the Oz emissions trading scheme

Some quick thoughts on the Oz emissions trading scheme

We have a good idea now of what the so-called Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is going to look like, after the Government and Opposition hammered out a deal on Tuesday and it was endorsed (barely) by the Liberal Party in a turbulent day…
Oct 19
Ken Henry on tax reform

Ken Henry on tax reform

If the tax structure from early last century prevailed today, we would have to raise $40 billion from excise and $230 billion from tariffs to meet today's revenue demand. At that rate the excise on a schooner of beer would be around 7 times…

Rank this Week: 4204

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

Covers news and commentary on real estate development, environmental and construction law. By Mirick O'Connell.

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/

May 21
Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?

Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?

The United States Supreme Court has taken the unusual step of choosing to weigh in on a construction dispute involving a Virginia forum selection clause. Forum selection clauses generally provide that disputes must be litigated in a…
May 15
What You Should Know About Teaming Agreements in the Construction Industry

What You Should Know About Teaming Agreements in the Construction Industry

This is the third installment in a series of posts on teaming arrangements in the construction industry. My first post in the series addressed teaming arrangements generally and described the two most common forms: joint ventures and teaming…
May 8
Commercial Landlord Must Wait Until End of Lease to Recover from Defaulting Tenant Says Supreme Judicial Court

Commercial Landlord Must Wait Until End of Lease to Recover from Defaulting Tenant Says Supreme Judicial Court

As we reported previously here, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled last year in 275 Washington Street Corp. v. Hudson River International, LLC that, in the absence of specific lease language to the contrary, “the bright-line rule…

Rank this Week: 1283

PA Brownfields Environmental Law

Information and developments in Brownfields and Pennsylvania Environmental Law. Published by Joel Bolstein of Fox Rothschild.

http://pabrownfieldsenvironmentallaw.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 30
PADEP's Permit Review Process Public Participation Policy ... It's Back?

PADEP's Permit Review Process Public Participation Policy ... It's Back?

Following up on my posts of February 7, 2013 and November 28, 2012, the agenda for next week's meeting of the Pennsylvania DEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Board includes a scheduled discussion of the status of the Department's draft…
Apr 30
What Developers Should Know About DVRPC's Updated Comprehensive Plan

What Developers Should Know About DVRPC's Updated Comprehensive Plan

Last week, I attended the April meeting of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's Environmental Justice Work Group. DVRPC staff presented an overview of its updated comprehensive plan, Connections 2040, which contained…
Apr 16
USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment

USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment

This afternoon, April 16, 2013, USEPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response released for public input two draft vapor intrusion guidance documents: a general guidance for all compounds; and one focused on petroleum hydrocarbons…

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Pace Law Library

Blog about law library, library events, legal writing and research, online legal resources, government documents, digital information, environmental law, courts and decisions, current news, legal trends and more.

http://pacelawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Feb 1
The Pace Law Library Blog Makeover

The Pace Law Library Blog Makeover

Dear Readers, We are thrilled to introduce to you our new Pace Law Library Blog. We have been writing here since June 2008 and so we decided that our blog more than deserved a major makeover. Thus, in the beginning of 2011, we migrated…
Feb 1
Ms. Lamikanra on Nigerian Law and Legal System

Ms. Lamikanra on Nigerian Law and Legal System

Ms. Ufuoma Lamikanra, the Head of Readers' Services Section at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, gave an excellent presentation titled Conflict of Laws in a Federation: The Nigerian…
Jan 13
Prof. Crawford Reviews Estate and Gift Tax Law Review Articles of 2010

Prof. Crawford Reviews Estate and Gift Tax Law Review Articles of 2010

Check out our first 2011 addition to the Pace Law Library Podcasts site titled Estate and Gift Tax Law Articles of 2010. Prof. Bridget Crawford from Pace Law School reviews interesting estate and gift tax law related articles that were…

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PEN-e: Pace Environmental Notes

Pace Environmental Notes - electronic edition highlights new documents and events in the areas of Environmental Law, Energy Law, and Land Use Law.

http://paceeenvironmentalnotes.blogspot.com/

May 22
GAO Report Released: Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Observations on States' Role, Liabilities at DOD and Hardrock Mining Sites, and Litigation Issue

GAO Report Released: Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Observations on States' Role, Liabilities at DOD and Hardrock Mining Sites, and Litigation Issue

Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, titled Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Observations on States' Role, Liabilities at DOD and Hardrock Mining Sites, and Litigation Issues GAO-13-633T (May 22, 2013). The…
May 22
GAO Report Released: Natural Resources and Environment: Funding for 10 States' Programs Supported by Four Environmental Protection Agency Categorical Grant

GAO Report Released: Natural Resources and Environment: Funding for 10 States' Programs Supported by Four Environmental Protection Agency Categorical Grant

Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report, titled Natural Resources and Environment: Funding for 10 States' Programs Supported by Four Environmental Protection Agency Categorical Grants GAO-13-504R (May 6,…
May 22
Nuclear Energy Agency Annual Report Released for 2012

Nuclear Energy Agency Annual Report Released for 2012

Recently, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), "a specialised agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) . . . [whose mission it is] [t]o assist its member countries in maintaining and further developing…

Rank this Week: 46

Real Estate and Construction Law…

Real Estate and Construction Law Blog

Up-to-date information on real estate, construction, environmental, and land use law. Published by Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/

May 1
California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013

California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013

What you need to know: The long-awaited energy use disclosure requirements, first enacted as AB 1103 (Saldana) in 2007 (codified as California Public Resources Code, §25402.10), are finally effective. Commencing July 1, 2013, owners of…
Apr 29
Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles?

Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles?

By Jeffrey Rector Last week, the European Parliament rejected a proposal to reduce the quantity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions allowances in order to fix a supply-demand imbalance in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU…
Apr 22
No Relief Under CCP Section 473 For Missed Filing Deadline In CEQA Challenge

No Relief Under CCP Section 473 For Missed Filing Deadline In CEQA Challenge

By Daniel Bane Alliance for the Protection of the Auburn Community Environment, et al. v. County of Placer, SCV0028200 (3rd Dist., February 18, 2013) In Alliance for the Protection of the Auburn Community Environment v. County of…

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

Covers transactional real estate, development/redevelopment, and environmental law. By Gibbons.

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

May 20
"From Ink to Occupancy" Real Estate Program at Gibbons P.C. Armed Attendees with Fundamentals & Information on the Latest Trend

"From Ink to Occupancy" Real Estate Program at Gibbons P.C. Armed Attendees with Fundamentals & Information on the Latest Trend

“From Ink to Occupancy, A Game Plan for a Successful Real Estate Project,” the latest installation of the Gibbons Women’s Initiative Seminar Series, was held earlier last week and attracted a great crowd, including real…
May 13
New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

Late last month, New York State's Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued a report reviewing options for modifying the way the state incentivizes and administers cleanups of its thousands of remaining brownfield sites. The Report…
May 8
In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

A victory in the Supreme Court is generally welcome news for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But, the Court’s decision last month in a Clean Water Act case may foreshadow a sweeping change in administrative law that…

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Renewable + Law

The climate policy, renewable energy, and sustainability blog. Published by Stoel Rives, LLP.

http://www.lawofrenewableenergy.com/

May 23
Voting Underway for Biofuels Digest Hottest Partners List

Voting Underway for Biofuels Digest Hottest Partners List

Voting is underway for the 2013 Hottest Partners in Biofuels and BioBased Products, a poll conducted by our friend Jim Lane of Biofuels Digest. Poll categories include: Distributors Engineering, procurement & construction Enzymes,…
May 16
California Public Utilities Commission Sets Fourth and Fifth Solicitations for the Renewable Auction Mechanism Program

California Public Utilities Commission Sets Fourth and Fifth Solicitations for the Renewable Auction Mechanism Program

On May 9, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission adopted Resolution E-4582, scheduling the fourth Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) auction to close on June 28, 2013 and setting a fifth RAM auction for no later than June 27,…
May 10
Update: Minnesota Senate Passes Energy Omnibus Bill

Update: Minnesota Senate Passes Energy Omnibus Bill

Today the Minnesota Senate passed its omnibus energy bill by a vote of 37-26. This follows the Minnesota House of Representatives’ passage of its version of the bill on Tuesday. The bills now move to a conference committee…

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Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/

Nov 7
Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable

Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable
Sep 25
Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

As an avid follower of energy projects in the Midwest, I’m proud to be attending the 2012 Kansas Energy Conference in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. Have no fear if you aren’t able to attend, however, because I’ll be uploading lots of…
Sep 23
Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

For all of you who are interested in renewable energy projects in the State of Kansas, I’m pleased to bring you some good news this Monday morning.

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Saxe Envirolaw News

Features environmental law updates on climate change, compliance, and pesticides. By Dianne Saxe.

http://envirolaw.com

May 23
A big win for trees and tree lover

A big win for trees and tree lover

Warmest congratulations to Clay Ruby for his latest public interest victory: preventing the destruction of a shared mature maple tree by one of the owners. Here is the decision in Hartley vs Cunningham, and the press release on this…
May 22
Cree in court battle over environmental assessment and waterpower

Cree in court battle over environmental assessment and waterpower

The Divisional Court is grappling with a complex battle between two possibly overlapping First Nations over whether a Northern Ontario hydropower project is being lawfully evaluated under the Environmental Assessment Act and an agreement with…
May 21
Modernization of Approvals a big step in the right direction

Modernization of Approvals a big step in the right direction

The Ministry of the Environment’s Modernization of Approvals process is starting to make a real difference: kudos to Marcia Wallace, Doris Dumais and the others involved. It still takes far too long to get many kinds of Environmental…

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Seed Law

Covers legal issues affecting the seed industry, including the IP rights to seeds. By Gillon & Associates, PLLC.

http://seedlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 6
Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

First, I would like to thank Matthew Dillon with the Organic Seed Alliance @Seed_Alliance for pulling me from under my rock and informing me about this very important case. Judge Sweet of the Southern District of New York invalidated seven…
Jan 19
Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

This past Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition of certiorari in order to hear the GE Alfalfa case, Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, No. 09-475, that has been causing quite a stir in the biotech world. This is fortuitous for…
Nov 20
Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

I like to toss "seed lawsuit" in the google search bar on occasion to see what's going on in the world-at-large beyond the comfortable confines of my office here in suburban Memphis, TN. I came across a story that I have posted on the…

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Spatial Law

Covers legal issues associated with geospatial data and technology. Published by Kevin Pomfret.

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/

May 21
Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society

Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society

A video of the recent conference on The Legal and Policy Framework for A Location-enabled Society will be available shortly. In the meantime, I would like to thank three of the speakers who wrote about the program in blog posts and editorials…
May 20
5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)

5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)

Five links from the most recent Spatial Law and Policy Update prepared for the members of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. For more information about becoming a member of the Centre, click here.ESA Study recommends free, open data…
May 13
6 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 13, 2013)

6 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 13, 2013)

Map of LinksApple's user data-sharing takes a hit in Germany after court objects to privacy policy (ZDnet) To quote from the article: "Apple may need to redesign its data sharing practices for German consumers if the…

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SPR Environmental Law Blog

Provides environmental law news and updates. By Sive, Paget & Riesel.

http://blog.sprlaw.com

May 13
Appellate Division Upholds Municipal Zoning Law Banning Fracking

Appellate Division Upholds Municipal Zoning Law Banning Fracking

On May 2, 2013, the Third Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, upheld a municipal zoning ordinance banning “all activities related to the exploration for, and the production or storage of, natural gas and…
May 6
EPA Releases Revised Vapor Intrusion Guidance for Public Comment

EPA Releases Revised Vapor Intrusion Guidance for Public Comment

On April 16, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) took a significant step towards finalizing its long-pending guidance on the evaluation and response to vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater,…
Apr 26
Army Corps and Coast Guard Permits Secured for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

Army Corps and Coast Guard Permits Secured for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

The New NY Bridge Project crossed the finish line in its pre-construction permitting process yesterday, securing federal permits from both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard. A replacement for the aging Tappan Zee…

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Stephen Waqué

Covers expropriation and environmental law issues in Canada.

http://www.stephenwaque.com/

Feb 11
February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

This is a decision of the Board relating to an October 23, 2012 motion for party status brought by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”). The Board denied CMHC’s motion and its reasons include that CMHC…
Jan 31
December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

This December 13, 2012 Order of the OMB is a consent order approving an amended modified boundary map, for Amendment 1 to the York Region Official Plan (“ROPA 1”), having received Minutes of Settlement between York Region and 3…
Jan 29
January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

The Ontario Municipal Board issued a partial approval order bringing into force and effect certain sections and policies of the York Regional Official Plan – 2010 as modified and as set out in an August 23, 2012 order then…

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SullivanLawNet

Legal news and analysis, with an emphasis on international and domestic intellectual property developments. By Shawn Sullivan.

http://www.sullivanlaw.net

May 21
Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic

Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic

The report of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on Apple Inc.’s international tax strategy sheds light on how the company has exploited to maximum effect a number of gaps in the web of national tax jurisdictions.…
May 21
Beware Trademark Invoice Scam

Beware Trademark Invoice Scam

Today a friend asked me about two invoices his company recently paid for “trademark registration” by very official-sounding entities in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. He essentially wanted to know how frequently the…
May 2
Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item

Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item

In an opinion issued April 25, 2013, a Dutch court in the city of Roermond found no basis for plant variety rights infringement claims brought by the Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material (AIB), a…

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Sustainability & Climate Change…

Sustainability & Climate Change Reporter

Covers climate change, cap and trade, green building, renewable energy and smart grid. By Lane Powell PC.

http://www.sustainabilityclimatechangereporter.com

Nov 14
California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?

California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?

Six years after then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Global Warming Solutions Act, also known as AB 32, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) holds its first auction of emissions allowances on November 14.
Oct 10
Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron

Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron

At first glance, the phrase “green road” might seem like a contradiction in terms. After all, what else is a road but a conveyance for greenhouse gas emitting vehicles?
Oct 1
FTC Updates Green Guide

FTC Updates Green Guide

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its years-in-the-making update of the Green Guides, which are intended to ensure that environmental claims about products are accurate and not deceptive.

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Sustainability Counsel

Covers renewable energy, green technology, green building, climate change, and financial incentives.

http://sustainability-counsel.com

May 23
Trespass By Fracturing? Alive and well in West Virginia

Trespass By Fracturing? Alive and well in West Virginia

The theory of trespass by hydraulic fracturing has gained some momentum. A federal district court in West Virginia concluded that, under state law, hydraulic fracturing under the land of an adjoining property is an actionable…
May 15
Ambient Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Concentrations Continue to Rise, But The Likelihood of Dramatic New Climate Change Action Remains Low

Ambient Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Concentrations Continue to Rise, But The Likelihood of Dramatic New Climate Change Action Remains Low

On May 9, 2013, the daily concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million (ppm) at the Mauna Loa monitoring station for the first time ever according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
May 3
EPA’s RE-Powering America’s Land Initiatives Receives Award

EPA’s RE-Powering America’s Land Initiatives Receives Award

EPA’s RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative, a program that has been the subject of previous posts on this blog and a Pepper Hamilton webinar, was selected May 1, 2013, for recognition as one of the Top 25 Innovations in…

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Sustainable Development

Covers green building and sustainable development news and resources. By Goodwin Proctor LLP.

http://www.goodwinsustainabledevelopment.com/

Jan 14
A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?

A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?

In recent fiscal cliff discussions, President Obama has floated the idea of a retroactive 28% cap on municipal bonds. A recent research report from Citi estimated that up to $150 billion bonds might be subject to mandatory calls at par…
Jan 10
Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail

Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail

It is no consolation prize for the City of Sacramento, but on the eve of the City losing the Sacramento Kings to the City of Seattle, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it will provide $135 million in federal matching money…
Jan 9
SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act

SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., ruled that the flow of water from an improved portion of a navigable waterway into an unimproved…

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Switchboard

Covers global warming, energy and climate issues, pollution and oil dependence. From the Natural Resources Defense Council. By David Doniger.

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/ddoniger/

May 10
Carbon Dioxide Hits New Highs: Living In a League Where Batting 400 Is Not Good

Carbon Dioxide Hits New Highs: Living In a League Where Batting 400 Is Not Good

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: Carbon dioxide concentrations have hit 400 parts per million for the first time in at least three million years, the National Oceanic and…
Mar 26
Ken Cuccinelli's March Madne

Ken Cuccinelli's March Madne

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: Virginia’s attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the Environmental Protection…
Feb 14
Auto Engineering Panel Backs Climate-Friendly Coolant, Faults Daimler's "Unrealistic" and "Highly Improbable" Test

Auto Engineering Panel Backs Climate-Friendly Coolant, Faults Daimler's "Unrealistic" and "Highly Improbable" Test

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: A panel of automotive engineers has forcefully reaffirmed the safety and acceptability of the new car air conditioning refrigerant called…

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Taber Law Group

Covers environmental law and climate change. By Steven M. Taber.

http://taberlaw.com

Oct 11
International Environmental Law – Problems and Prospect

International Environmental Law – Problems and Prospect

INTRODUCTION: “For 200 years we haven conquering nature, Now we’re beating it to death.” -TOM McMILLAN, Greenhouse Trap ’90.
Oct 10
Food Law – Food & Drink – Food Safety – Interpretation of Regulations – EC Directive Implementation

Food Law – Food & Drink – Food Safety – Interpretation of Regulations – EC Directive Implementation

The recent case of Asda Stores Ltd v Wandsworth London Borough Council [2007,] concerned the interpretation of a number of provisions in the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 (“the Regulations”), which implemented…
Oct 9
Food Law – Food & Drink – Food Safety – Interpretation of Regulations – EC Directive Implementation

Food Law – Food & Drink – Food Safety – Interpretation of Regulations – EC Directive Implementation

The recent case of Asda Stores Ltd v Wandsworth London Borough Council [2007,] concerned the interpretation of a number of provisions in the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 (“the Regulations”), which implemented…

Rank this Week: 720

Texas Coastal Law Society

From the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.

http://texascoastallaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Websites:
Jan 10
2011: Conference Calendar

2011: Conference Calendar

2011 conferences related to coastal, ocean, admiralty or maritime law:
Aug 19
Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Looking for the perfect resource to keep you up to date on coastal law developments in the US? The National Sea Grant Law Center at Ole Miss offers a weekly Ocean and Coastal Case Alert, an email newsletter that will keep you up to date with…

Rank this Week: 3329

Texas Energy Lawyer Blog

Covers energy and environmental law issues. By Terry W. Roberson.

http://www.texasenergylawyerblog.com/

Jun 19
Does Ohio's Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking in SB 315 provide sufficient Trade Secret protection for the Chemical Formulas?

Does Ohio's Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking in SB 315 provide sufficient Trade Secret protection for the Chemical Formulas?

The Bill includes a medical exception to the trade secret exclusion. The information must be shared with doctors and medical professionals treating a patient claiming injury due to hydraulic fracking chemicals.
Jun 17
Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 2)

Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 2)

If the Department does not have a MSDS on a particular disclosed chemical, then the owner must provide one to the Department.
Jun 16
Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 1)

Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 1)

On June 11, 2012, Ohio Governor John R. Kasich signed Am. Sub. S.B. 315 regarding Ohio's Energy Policy.

Rank this Week: 2212

Texas Metal Recycling Law Blog

By Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/metalrecycling

May 1
Is Steel On The Rise?

Is Steel On The Rise?

After 18 months of slowed production, it appears that the steel industry might be on the rise according to this article in the Wall Street Journal. A different article on AreaDevelopment.com shown at this link reports that steel mills…
Jan 8
The One Critical Task To Save Your Assets This Year

The One Critical Task To Save Your Assets This Year

Let’s face it: organization is not fun. For most of us, it’s hard enough to take care of our customers and keep the bills paid. Thinking about our corporate records is often the last thing we want to think about. However, sometimes your…
Dec 31
The Best of TexasMetalLaw.com 2009

The Best of TexasMetalLaw.com 2009

We couldn’t close out the year without a “Best of 2009?! Here’s the best TexasMetalLaw.com content of the year, based on your enthusiasm via comments, links, and retweets. We thank you all for your continued support! Let’s get…

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The Energy Law Blog

Covers oil and gas exploration, development, and marketing on the Gulf Coast. Published by Liskow and Lewis.

http://www.theenergylawblog.com/

Apr 22
EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012

EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012

By Stephen W. Wiegand On August 16, 2012, EPA issued new source performance standards (NSPSs) for the oil and gas sector. The standards applied to various sources including storage tanks used in crude oil and natural gas production. On April…
Mar 7
OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan

OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan

By Robert E. Holden The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. BP America Production Co., et al, no. 12-30136 (5th Cir. Jan. 9, 2013) (“CBD”), reversed…
Jan 10
Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit

Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit

By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On December 21, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a policy announcement addressing how it will deal with source aggregation following the Sixth Circuit’s decision in Summit Petroleum Corp.…

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The New Carbon Cycle

Covers laws and policies surrounding climate change, carbon trading and markets, and renewable energy. By Scott Deatherage of Thompson & Knight LLP.

http://lawandenvironment.typepad.com/newcarboncycle/

May 16
Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a case that had previously been dismissed involving a class certification of claims that the greenhouse gas emissions of numerous defendant companies had... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Apr 22
Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

The Texas Legislature is considering a bill to allow property assessed clean energy financing. the Texas PACE Bill filed as House Bill 1094 and Senate Bill 1094 would allow the use of municipal or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Mar 14
The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank meeting this week amoung several countries seeking to establish or in the process of establishing carbon markets is part of a larger program called the Partnership for Market... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

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The Remediation Wire

Covers environmental news, laws, regulations, and upcoming events. By Marc D. Policastro and Andrew B. Robins.

http://www.remediationwire.com

May 15
NJDEP Issues Guidance Document for May, 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP Issues Guidance Document for May, 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP has issued a new “Guidance Document”, detailing requirements for satisfying the State’s requirement that “Remedial Investigations” be completed by May 7, 2014. The Department confirms that the…
Mar 1
Modifying No Further Action Letter

Modifying No Further Action Letter

Under the new privatized Site Remediation Program, consultants are confronted with situations where previously issued No Further Action Letters (NFAs) have been issued “conditionally”, with a Deed Notice or Classification…
Feb 12
NJDEP Weighs in on 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP Weighs in on 2014 Remediation Deadline

This morning, NJDEP convened a joint meeting of its Site Remediation Advisory Group (SRAG) and Cooperative Venture Project (CVP). One of the main topics for consideration was whether the Department would entertain extensions from responsible…

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