The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | April 25, 2024
Section 308 of Act 2 makes all "decisions by the Department of Environmental Protection involving the reports and evaluations required under Act 2 to be considered appealable actions under" the Environmental Hearing Board Act. That stands out from the rest of Pennsylvania environmental law. It has not been litigated very often, but it may pose risks for practitioners.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kenneth J. Warren | April 5, 2024
Water managers are now looking beyond infrastructure and water diversions to conserve and make better use of existing resources.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | March 4, 2024
There may be some confusion over how "brown" a "brownfield" has to be to qualify, but just the label connotes an increased risk of residual liability to those associated with the site to clean up contamination. Therefore, these tax provisions create a demand for the conventional environmental practice tools that manage that risk.
By Jimmy Hoover | March 1, 2024
The companies are asking the justices to review a Hawaii Supreme Court decision clearing the way for a state court to hear Honolulu's lawsuit over the damage and remedial costs associated with climate change.
By Amanda Bronstad | February 26, 2024
The wide range of Roundup verdicts, from defense wins for Monsanto to a $2.25 billion award, could be due to what jurors hear at trial about the EPA and foreign regulatory agencies.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Giselle F. Mazmanian and Kate Campbell | February 21, 2024
Lawsuits alleging greenwashing are on the rise, targeting companies emphasizing environmentally conscious business practices and promoting environmental benefits of goods or services.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | February 9, 2024
Often, the plaintiff has brought the case even though the plaintiff has not paid a very significant portion of the total costs, has not committed to pay a significant portion of the costs, and has not been adjudicated responsible for anything. Why does that private plaintiff get to trigger allocation litigation?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kenneth J. Warren | January 26, 2024
A multifaceted, coordinated approach involving litigation, scientific investigation, and regulation is necessary to address past injuries and avoid future ones.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Charles J. Dennen and Thomas J. Tyrrell | January 8, 2024
BLM has been under increased pressure to update the fiscal terms of oil and gas leases for many years. Under the current regulations, minimum bids and rental rates have not increased in 30 years, bond rates have not increased in 50 years, and royalty rates have never increased since the Mineral Leasing Act was passed in 1920.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By David G. Mandelbaum | January 5, 2024
My observations are no more profound than anyone else's. But as I begin my fifth decade in this line of work, I feel at least moderately comfortable playing the grizzled—but I hope not yet hoary—veteran.
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