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New York Law Journal

Plan B: Housing New Yorkers on State Land

"For various reasons, new housing production on state land has slowed dramatically, and public authorities turned their attention to infrastructure, universities, and economic development," write Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Pinelands Commission Water Diversion Regulation Prompts Reaction From Community

"Perhaps Clayton's greatest concern is that the Regulation ... fails to meaningfully exempt non-consumptive diversions," writes Connell Foley's Ryan Benson.
3 minute read

International Edition

Dentons & Dacheng Lawyers Probe Suspected $20M Credit Fraud in China

Dentons and Dacheng are investigating 13 projects in China on behalf of Germany's environment agency.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Falling Behind in Implementing Bold Climate Law

"We still do not know how much sweat and treasure will be required, but sadly it appears that the political will may be faltering," writes Michael B. Gerrard.
16 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Proactive Response to OSHA's Proposed Rule on Heat

Several steps remain in the regulatory process until a final, enforceable rule, but employers should be proactive in reviewing it, understanding its requirements, and preparing (or shoring up) a workplace heat safety program. A proactive approach on heat should also have near-term benefits with respect to OSHA enforcement.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

'Arbitrary and Capricious'?: Federal Judge Nullifies Gulf Coast Big Oil Assessment

"Deferring vacatur of the BiOp until mid-December strikes the appropriate balance between the importance of getting this unlawful agency action off the books and the public interest in a predictable, managed transition to a new biological opinion," U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman wrote in her memorandum opinion.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

At Supreme Court, EPA Defends Allegedly 'Vague' Sewage Permit for San Francisco

The case, "San Francisco v. EPA," is the second time in two terms that the famously liberal-leaning West Coast municipal government has found itself at odds with the Biden administration in a legal issue at the Supreme Court.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Environmental Protection, Clean Energy and Climate Change: 10 Priority Legislative Proposals

Lewis Goldshore reviews Sen. Bob Smith's top 10 legislative priorities for the remainder of the 2024-2025 legislative session.
7 minute read

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.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Fashion Industry Must Face 'Forever Chemicals'

PFAS have become the focus of state and federal regulatory efforts over the past several years. The fashion industry now faces significant compliance hurdles, including the upcoming bans of certain PFAS-containing apparel in major markets like New York and California, as well as potential federal reporting obligations for manufactured or imported PFAS-containing products.
9 minute read

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