New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo | October 26, 2022
The failure to update the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes, or to otherwise address climate change and a host of other problems can be traced in large part to the filibuster.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Rikon | October 24, 2022
The Supreme Court, in 'Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency', will decide on whether the Ninth Circuit set forth the proper test for determining whether wetlands are "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Hilary Henkind and Ananda Zhu | October 4, 2022
A recent New York decision, 'Tonoga v. New Hampshire Insurance Company', addresses how pollution exclusions in liability policies affect an insurer's duty to defend the insured in connection with claims alleging damages due to exposure to PFAS.
By Jane Wester | September 23, 2022
A Connecticut assistant AG argued that the cause of action in the case is founded solely in a state law, the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan | September 7, 2022
New York's draft CLCPA scoping plan devotes the greatest attention to three emitting sectors—transportation, electricity and buildings. The three new federal laws, together, provide tremendous financial and other aid for all three. All the work New York has already done on these sectors gives the state a head start in seeking these funds.
By Amanda Bronstad | August 22, 2022
On Aug. 11, U.S. Magistrate Judge David Grand declared a mistrial after the jury sent a note, stating: 'For the physical and emotional health of the jurors, we don't believe we can continue with further deliberations.'
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Roe | August 9, 2022
Demand is up in ESG and corporate practices as clients sweat the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosures.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David Lakhdhir | August 4, 2022
Some would argue that addressing the effects of climate change should be sufficient reason for Congress to act. But if it is not, the EU seems poised to provide a near-term economic incentive.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Nicholas van Aelstyn, James Gatto, Benjamin Huffman, Aaron Levy and Michael O'Brien | August 3, 2022
U.S. federal and state policymakers are increasingly focused on the role of blockchain and distributed ledger technology in ongoing efforts to combat climate change and to facilitate the transition from carbon-based fossil fuels.
National Law Journal | Commentary
By Curt Levey | July 25, 2022
The merit of climate lawsuits is debatable and lawmakers should ask hard questions about whether lawsuits are the best approach to combating climate change, and the public should be concerned about the funding behind these suits.
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