October 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fluoride in Drinking Water May be Dangerous to Children's HealthOur public health system encourages fluoride use to prevent cavities. Dentists advise patients with multiple occurrences of tooth decay to brush their…
By Kenneth J. Warren
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August 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Tightening the Reins on Administrative AgenciesIn Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the court held that the six-year statute of limitations applicable to suits under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenging administrative agency regulations does not begin to run when the regulations are published but rather when the plaintiff was injured by final agency action.
By Kenneth J. Warren
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June 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Tackling Plastics Pollution: We Can Do BetterPlastic products are inexpensive to manufacture and are durable. They can be formulated to perform well in a wide range of products such as pipes, fishing gear, food and beverage containers, packaging and wrapping, household products, clothing containing synthetic fibers, and vehicle tires, among other products. They are ubiquitous.
By Kenneth J. Warren
7 minute read
April 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Sustainable Management of Water Resources in a Modern ParadigmWater managers are now looking beyond infrastructure and water diversions to conserve and make better use of existing resources.
By Kenneth J. Warren
7 minute read
January 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Managing PFAS Chemicals: A Challenge for Courts and AgenciesA multifaceted, coordinated approach involving litigation, scientific investigation, and regulation is necessary to address past injuries and avoid future ones.
By Kenneth J. Warren
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December 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Evaluating Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change During the NEPA ProcessAt the time of NEPA's enactment, climate change was not perceived as a serious environmental threat. More recently, scientific evidence has shown that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cause adverse environmental impacts, including global warming, sea level rise and climate disruption.
By Kenneth J. Warren
7 minute read
October 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The 'Chevron' Doctrine in Peril: A Closer Look at 'Loper'In this Supreme Court term, however, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, presents the question of whether Chevron should be overruled or limited. Because in prior cases several members of the court have questioned whether judicial deference to administrative agencies is appropriate, Chevron's continued viability is in doubt.
By Kenneth J. Warren
8 minute read
August 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Reforming Regulatory Review: Environmental Lawyers Take NoteWhile clearly important to environmental lawyers focused on the development and administration of environmental regulations, the recent changes apply broadly across the larger regulatory landscape.
By Kenneth J. Warren
8 minute read
June 08, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
US Congress Reforms Environmental PermittingOn June 1, Congress enacted the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA). A casual observer would not expect fiscal legislation temporarily suspending the debt limit and restricting future discretionary spending to address environmental law. Yet 27 pages of a 99-page bill are devoted to environmental and associated issues.
By Kenneth J. Warren
7 minute read
April 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Aftermath of the Chemical Spill in East PalestineA prudent crisis management approach for Norfolk Southern would involve emphasizing its apology for the spill and expressing empathy for the affected community.
By Kenneth J. Warren
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