Charles J Dennen

Charles J Dennen

August 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Court Victories for Environmental Stakeholders: What Do They Mean?

In the last month, stakeholders have won significant victories in both federal and state courts regarding environmental issues that impact the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

By Charles J. Dennen

6 minute read

June 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Recent Spate of EPA Action on PFAS Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

I will explore two of the most significant recent EPA actions in its continuing effort to regulate PFAS, as well as the likely effects of those actions. I will also discuss the possible implications of the Supreme Court's widely anticipated repeal of the Chevron doctrine on the EPA's recent PFAS actions.

By Charles J. Dennen

8 minute read

January 08, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

New Interior Department Rule Proposes Increase in Cost to Acquire and Maintain Federal Oil and Gas Leases

BLM has been under increased pressure to update the fiscal terms of oil and gas leases for many years. Under the current regulations, minimum bids and rental rates have not increased in 30 years, bond rates have not increased in 50 years, and royalty rates have never increased since the Mineral Leasing Act was passed in 1920.

By Charles J. Dennen and Thomas J. Tyrrell

8 minute read

March 31, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Proposes Drinking Water Standard for PFAS

It is hard to call per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a category of "emerging" contaminants given the amount of attention PFAS is receiving these days, but the regulation of PFAS throughout the country is certainly still developing.

By David F. Edelstein and Charles J. Dennen

7 minute read

June 10, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Entire Controversy Doctrine: Does it Apply to CERCLA Actions?

Practitioners evaluating Spill Act and CERCLA claims must consider New Jersey's Entire Controversy Doctrine.

By Charles J. Dennen

8 minute read

April 03, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Guide to the New Jersey Appellate Division

This article provides an overview of basic procedural and temporal requirements when filing an appeal in the New Jersey Appellate Division.

By Charles J. Dennen

17 minute read

April 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

How Can You Stand Out From the Crowded Applicant Field?

You have successfully survived your first year of law school. You've spent countless hours reading case law, researching and writing your first brief, typing and memorizing outlines, and furiously typing as you regurgitate as much information as you can muster on your final exams.

By Charles J. Dennen

9 minute read

April 15, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

How Can You Stand Out From the Crowded Applicant Field?

You have successfully survived your first year of law school. You've spent countless hours reading case law, researching and writing your first brief, typing and memorizing outlines, and furiously typing as you regurgitate as much information as you can muster on your final exams.

By Charles J. Dennen

9 minute read