In Practice: New Review Procedures for Fracking Transactions
California federal court requires full environmental impact statement for BLM leases involving hydraulic fracturing, explain Marten Law attorneys.
Environmental Law
In Practice: New Review Procedures for Fracking Transactions
Race to CEQA Reform
Two competing bills may be making a charge for the governor's desk, but any changes at all are still in doubt, say Marten Law attorneys.
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Court Upholds Offset Program
CARB's right to proceed with AB 32 implementation raises several issues in the allowance market, explain Marten Law attorneys.
New Permit Requirements May Lie Ahead
State water board embarks upon a novel approach to regulating wetlands and permitting dredge and fill discharges, explains David Metres of Paul Hastings.
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New Challenges for Cap and Trade
A lawsuit brought on the heels of the first allowance auction questions the characterization of the collected sum, explain Marten Law attorneys.
Court of Appeal Creates CEQA Uncertainty
A recent decision is at odds with standing precedent and could impact council and voter-initiated projects, explain Cox, Castle & Nicholson attorneys.
Environment in the Next Term
The Obama administration is expected to advance major regulatory changes in the next four years, say Marten Law attorneys.
Effects of Fracking
The unregulated practice has experts at odds as to its overall harmful impact on the environment, explain Bassi Edlin attorneys.
Cows, Forests and Refrigerators
California's new cap-and-trade program gives certain industries an opportunity to cash in, explain Greenberg Glusker attorneys.
The Offset Market
AB 32 creates a mechanism for companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of credits, writes Robert Hines of Farella Braun & Martel.
Solar Panels, the New Crop
Agricultural lands are prime targets for alternative energy installations, but developers face legal challenges, explains Sarah Owsowitz of Best Best & Krieger.
Climate Change Tort Litigation
Recent attempts to hold energy companies liable for damages from GHGs have been unsuccessful, but unresolved issues remain, explain Shook, Hardy & Bacon attorneys.
The Forefront of LEEDigation
Building green presents challenges for all parties involved and may result in a variety of disputes, explain Reed Smith attorneys.
Proposition 37: Another Food Label?
If successful in November, the ballot measure is likely to be challenged in court by manufacturers, explains Marsha Cohen of UC-Hastings.
No Privacy in Social Media
While the courts try to protect personal information, postings on websites like Facebook and Twitter are discoverable at trial, explains Oakland attorney Elizabeth Cohee.
Not a CEQA Question
Until the California Supreme Court speaks, the environment's impact on a project is not subject to environmental review, explains Golden Gate University law professor Alan Ramo.
Federal Air Pollution Requirements
Figuring out what regulations apply can be challenging, but Helen Kang of Golden Gate University School of Law offers tips on finding relevant information.
The Flaws of Prop 65 Litigation
Using a structured process to measure exposure can help plaintiffs build a stronger case, explains Thomas Clarke of Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley.
Cap-and-Trade to Court Again
A recent lawsuit, if successful, could significantly increase the costs of compliance, explain Paul Hastings attorneys.
Proposition 65 Alive at 25
A quarter century after passage, the California law still helps consumers make informed choices about products affecting their health, says Carol J. Monohan-Cummings of OEHHA.
Cap-and-Trade Uncertainty
Implementation of AB32 is bogged down by delays every step of the way, creating a climate of speculation, explains Robert Lawrence of Marten Law.
Renewable Energy -- It's About Location
When it comes to wind and solar farms, suitable, unencumbered land is California's scarce resource, explain Farella attorneys.
Court Sets Aside Recent GHE Limits
An Alameda County judge sided with a plaintiff's argument that BAAQMD thresholds were themselves a CEQA project requiring impact analysis, explains Todd Williams of Wendel Rosen.
A Case for Early Mediation
Coming to the table at the outset of the dispute often leaves parties with broader options for negotiations and mutually acceptable resolution, advises Richard McAdams of JAMS.
Redevelopment in Limbo
Recent legislation and a Supreme Court decision create uncertainty in the windup process of government agencies, explain Latham & Watkins attorneys.
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