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Appellate Court Clarifies State's Water Rates Must Be 'Just, Fair, Reasonable and Sufficient'

"The court of appeals' decision is incredibly important, it puts water companies like the city of Spokane on notice that if they fail to charge reasonable rates, they will very likely see those rates challenged in court," the petitioners' counsel, Alexandria Drake, of Dunn & Black in Spokane, told Law.com.
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Law.com

Judge Rejects Objections, Grants Final Approval to DuPont's $1.185B PFAS Settlement

A federal judge on Thursday granted final approval to DuPont's $1.185 billion settlement with an estimated 14,000 public water providers across the country.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

EPA Sets New Stringent Standards on Soot, Gaining Enviros' Praise, Big Oil's Scorn

EarthJustice calls the move "lifesaving" while the American Petroleum Institute decries a "short-sighted policy."
3 minute read

International Edition

8 Years Out, Olympic Games Projects Add to Demand for Lawyers in Australia

At this rate, lawyers and recruiters are wondering if enough lawyers will be found to meet growing demand in Brisbane, the city designated host to the 2032 Olympic Games.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

2024 ESG Outlook: Key Trends to Follow

Given ESG's dynamic nature, it is particularly important that general counsel track changes and plan for potential impacts. This piece will cover key trends for companies to consider as they prepare for the year ahead, including developments related to the ESG regulatory space, DEI programs, artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chains.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Clifford Chance Lures 2 Partners From Kirkland & Ellis

As Clifford Chance continues expanding its energy and infrastructure capabilities in the U.S., the firm has hired partners in Houston and Washington, D.C.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Maritime Law Column: The Legacy of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

"Oil spills in U.S. waters have decreased in both number and volume since OPA's enactment, though major incidents still occur from time to time," writes columnist Keith Letourneau.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Caught in the Middle': ESG-Related Risks Soar for Legal Departments

Ten percent of legal departments faced ESG-related litigation last year, up from 2% a year earlier, Norton Rose said in a new study.
3 minute read

International Edition

France Creates Appeals Court to Focus on Climate Litigation

Lawyers say the creation of the new court is an acknowledgment of the growth, importance and complexity of climate litigation.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Managing PFAS Chemicals: A Challenge for Courts and Agencies

A multifaceted, coordinated approach involving litigation, scientific investigation, and regulation is necessary to address past injuries and avoid future ones.
7 minute read

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