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Commonwealth Court Sees Spot Zoning, Overturns Industrial Rezoning
The Commonwealth Court recently upheld such a challenge in Allen Distribution v. West Pennsboro Township Zoning Hearing Board, No 524 C.D. 2019 (Pa. Commw. Ct. May 11, 2020), finding that West Pennsboro's decision to change the zoning of two parcels constituted illegal spot zoning.Pa. Proposes Changes for Permitting Projects With Stream, Wetland Impacts
The regulatory revisions, if promulgated, are expected to significantly change the Chapter 105 permitting process by increasing the level of required effort to complete an individual (joint) permit application and potentially increasing the time for the PADEP to review such applications.What to Expect When You're Expecting OSHA to Visit Your Reopened Workplace
On May 19, OSHA issued two enforcement memos outlining its plans to inspect workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. These memos took effect on May 26.Contribution Claims Under CPLR §1401, State's Common Law Not Precluded by CERCLA
Project Labor Agreements Continue to Cause Controversy
In its complaint, the ABC alleges that the terms of the PLA effectively preclude nonunion workers and workers who belong to unions other than those affiliated with the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council from performing construction work, and that the PLA compels workers to associate, join or pay dues to these unions as a condition of employment.Strict Liability in Consumer Protection Lawsuits? Pa. Justices Urged to Look to Statute
According to an attorney for Ameriprise Financial Services, the fact that the words "strict liability" were not included in the catchall provision is proof enough that lawmakers never meant for a defendant's intent to be completely removed from the consideration in these cases.Litigation Challenges Before the Pa. Environmental Hearing Board
Pennsylvania employs a unique judicial mechanism to resolve legal disputes which arise from final decisions made by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP or department). The Environmental Hearing Board (EHB or board) has been hearing appeals from department decisions for almost 50 years.Commonwealth Court Update: Preliminary Opinions and Development Rights
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, the statewide intermediate appellate court that hears and decides land use appeals, took a temporary hiatus from issuing opinions while the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.US Supreme Court Update: Cases to Watch for CERCLA Practitioners
While there are several interesting environmental cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, two cases are particularly relevant for any legal practitioner handling Superfund cases, whether they involve site remediation issues or litigation over the cleanup costs.PLW People in the News—March 31, 2020—Gross McGinley
Gross McGinley attorney Kellie Rahl-Heffner was as nominated board secretary for Pinebrook Family Answers.Trending Stories
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