The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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Greenbuilding Law

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste. If each country (.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

In September of 2004, attorneys represented 80,000 plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against DuPont which settled for $374 million. Based on these results, 3,500 residents that did not settle in the 2004 class action suit have brought individual liability lawsuits against DuPont for health problems linked to C8. million Americans.

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E2 Law Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Guam’s Clean Water Act consent decree may be a less common set of facts than state law settlements with state enforcement agencies. But sometimes the state settlement bars a later CERCLA claim by the state against the settling party by action of state law, rather than by express terms of the agreement. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. ,

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CEQA Developments

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Observing that where an administrative remedy is provided it is a “jurisdictional prerequisite” that must be exhausted before courts will act (citing Citizens for Open Government v. City of Berkeley (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th City of Lodi (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th City and County of San Francisco (2021) 60 Cal.App.5th 4th 572, 592.)

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The Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2020

UNOCAL appealed to the Fifth Circuit, arguing, inter alia , that Sojitz’s claim for equitable subrogation failed as a matter of law because the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”) does not grant BSEE a civil claim for monetary damages based on a party’s failure to perform decommissioning to which Sojitz could subrogate. 611 (Bankr.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

The Grand Jury’s two-year investigation uncovered systematic failure by government agencies in overseeing the fracking industry and fulfilling their responsibility to protect Pennsylvanians from the inherent risks of industry operations. Yet the state law minimum “set-back” for well construction is only 500 feet. Read more here.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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Acoel

MARCH 9, 2023

Is this an element of state water law or something new and different? Nevertheless, the federal government has not funded weather modification research and operations since the WDMP program, but states have increasingly become involved in weather modification regulation. Who is responsible for any collateral consequences? 490, 90 Stat.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

which governs notarial acts of correction: A. (1) 17] Several years later, the Harts entered into a mineral lease with Spanoil Exploration with a three-year primary term that would conclude on May 9, 2004, even though the Harts’ mineral servitude would expire on March 3, 2004 if not used. [18]

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

for hiding information about acceleration problems from buyers and government officials, as well as $1 billion in compensation to car owners, after as many as 37 people were reported killed in runaway vehicles. Federal Government (via USA Spending) Toyota contracts with the U.S. It paid out a fine of $1.2 billion in 2014 to the U.S.

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CEQA Developments

MARCH 3, 2023

We must apply the laws that the Legislature has written to the facts in the record. Factual and Procedural Background UC campuses are required by law to periodically adopt LRDPs to guide their decisions on land and infrastructure development. Amador Water Agency (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th Our task is limited. 4th 1099, 1109.)

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The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

The Fifth Circuit agreed with the lower court that state statutes and case law characterize SRA-L as an arm of the state; but caveated that the factor was restricted and “given the inconsistent descriptions in the same statutes and the lack of a more-definite characterization in either statute or case law.” [7] Caremark, Inc.,

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CEQA Developments

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After reciting the legal principles and substantial evidence standard of review governing CEQA subsequent review following certification of an EIR for a project, the Court examined in detail and rejected each of MCWD’s arguments. City of Los Angeles (2004) 126 Cal.App.4th 4th 439, 463; Banning Ranch Conservancy v. 4th 1180, 1207.)

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Environment Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Comply with laws, regulations, and other environmentally-orientated requirements. Official revisions were released in 2004 and 2015. The number 14000 is an identifier that refers to the broad family of Environmental Management System (EMS) standards. Adopt processes to continually improve on the above.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

At best, the Court found the relators were the original source of alleged Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act violations, but because they failed to present any evidence that those purported violations induced false claims to the government, they were not FCA ones. Reg’l Healthcare Sys., 3d 168, 174 (5th Cir.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 17, 2021

The New SCCs—replacing the controller-to-controller and controller-to-processor SCCs (Prior SCCs), which were adopted in 2001, 2004 and 2010—are intended to address concerns set out in last year’s groundbreaking European Court of Justice (CJEU) Schrems II decision.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

On appeal, the Second Circuit agreed with the trial court's holding that Section 230 preempted the user's state and constitutional law claims. In 2004, its offshore site was damaged by Hurricane Ivan and leaked oil; consequently, Taylor was required by statute to decommission the site.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Demands to divest government shares in British American Tobacco Dhaka Tribune | October 30, 2016 The leaders of the protest urged that the government withdraw from the company and discourage investment in a sector that is harmful to human health.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

CorpWatch Stories Stalled Case Against ExxonMobil Sees Movement Jacqueline Koch | Special to CorpWatch | July 14, 2004 After languishing in the courts for two years, a lawsuit that accuses ExxonMobil of complicity in human rights violations is beginning to move, thanks to the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Alien Tort Claims Act.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

CorpWatch Stories Stalled Case Against ExxonMobil Sees Movement Jacqueline Koch | Special to CorpWatch | July 14, 2004 After languishing in the courts for two years, a lawsuit that accuses ExxonMobil of complicity in human rights violations is beginning to move, thanks to the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Alien Tort Claims Act.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

million tons were recycled, which is roughly the same amount that was recycled in 2004-- 5.14 She reported the overall amount of waste generated in Pennsylvania has increased 8.3 percent between 2015 and 2021-- from 14.3 million tons to 15.6 million tons. In 2019, the most recent year available, 5.25 million tons. percent-- 8.62 million tons.

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CEQA Developments

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Court held that judgment on the pleadings was improper as to the CEQA claim because Government Code section 66499.37, the Subdivision Map Acts (SMA) statute of limitations requiring filing and service of summons within 90 days in subdivision-related actions, could not completely dispose of that cause of action. Mitchell L.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 16, 2014

In September, the Sierra Club, one of the largest environmental organizations in the United States, filed a lawsuit seeking an immediate ban on the transportation of crude oil in allegedly outdated and unsafe tank cars despite the fact that the government has proposed regulations to address the same concerns. Circuit 2004).

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The HPP is made up of nearly 300 health care professionals, associations, health systems, health and human services organizations, community collaborations, local public health agencies, government agencies, and others focused on improving health outcomes across the Commonwealth. 27 Released 1.1

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E2 Law Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In 2004 Michael and Chantell Sackett bought property near Priest Lake, Idaho and backfilled the lot with dirt in preparation for building a house. Sometimes the most monumental Supreme Court decisions spring from the most modest facts. at (slip op.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2018

ATHOS I had its genesis in a 2004 vessel allision and oil spill on the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A subrogated claim by the Government may only be met by defenses that would have been available to the defendant in response to the original claims of the subrogor. as Owner of the M/T ATHOS I , Nos.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Finally, the Strategy considers how competition law enforcement can help address affordability concerns. The Strategy refers to the Commission’s policy initiatives on intellectual property and data governance and how those can support innovation and competition. Streamlined innovation and enhanced competition.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

19] Although the Second Circuit found solidary liability in this instance, it is important to note that the Court stated that the case at issue was “highly fact-intensive and should not be construed as governing other cases that may follow unless the same facts exist.” [20] 3] The Lease was executed in September 2004 and covered 1,390.25

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. The court rejected Exxon’s argument that it could withhold documents based on an accountant-client privilege under Texas law. and non-U.S. Avista Corp.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 8, 2022

That research is broad and heavily funded by the federal government, totaling more than $660 million in 2020 grants to the states alone. For ten years—from 1994 to 2004—there was a limited ban on assault weapons. Comprehensive statistics on automobile safety have been collected since the 1960s.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Since 1999, after the Chinese government approved the reactor plans, TVEL, Russia’s nuclear fuel company and a Rosatom subsidiary, worked with the China Institute of Atomic Energy to supply highly enriched uranium fuel (64.4% Transfers of highly enriched uranium happened in July 2004 , March 2014 , and July 2019.

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Businesses cannot ignore or refuse to think about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space; it is not going away.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several workers have also been injured and others killed in explosions at the Point Comfort plant in 2005 and at a PVC plant in Illiopolis , Illinois in 2004. PVC plants operated by Formosa in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and in Point Comfort, Texas, have also been subject to numerous protests over pollution and elevated cancer rates.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land. billion pounds of ethylene a year.

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