U.S. Supreme Court Articulates New Test for Determining Whether Wetlands Are Protected Under the Clean Water Act -
On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA clarified the scope of the “waters of the United...more
5/30/2023
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In honor of Earth Day, here are three top environmental law issues to watch in 2023.
1. Emerging Contaminants-
What are emerging contaminants? The term “emerging contaminants” generally refers to unregulated substances...more
New Jersey has extended the deadline for businesses engaged in “soil and fill recycling services” to comply with key provisions of N.J.S.A. 13:1E-127, et seq., which was enacted on January 21, 2020 and is known as the ‘Dirty...more
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that a settlement of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”)-specific liability is required to give rise to a contribution action...more
5/28/2021
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Clean-Up Costs ,
Consent Decrees ,
Contribution Claims ,
Cost Recovery ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Remediation Costs ,
Guam ,
Guam v United States ,
Hazardous Waste ,
SCOTUS ,
Statute of Limitations ,
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