In the end, bifurcation is “not an absolute given,” but a matter of discretion: it is the “responsibility of the trial judge to exercise discretion in determining whether bifurcation is appropriate in light of all relevant facts and circumstances presented by the individual case” (Rueda v Elmhurst Woodside, LLC, 187 AD3d 955 [2d Dept 2020]). [read post]

The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning environmental law settlements, decisions, regulatory actions and lawsuits filed during the past week. [read post]