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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Environmental Policies ,
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Federal Jurisdiction ,
Inland Waterways ,
Navigable Waters ,
Regulatory Reform ,
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Sackett v EPA ,
SCOTUS ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Waters of the United States ,
Wetlands
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
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 Water Act ,
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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