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The Third Political Branch

Legal Planet

The Justices are not hacks, but rather polished political actors. 2587 (2022), the Court created the Major Questions Doctrine, precluding federal agencies from resolving questions of “vast economic and political significance” without clear statutory authorization. Let’s review: In West Virginia v. EPA , 142 S. Download as PDF

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No More ‘House of Horrors’ Thanks to These New Laws

Legal Planet

Here is a look at a handful of these new laws aimed at increasing health and safety for Californians. This legislation mandates the removal of regulated PFAS chemicals from menstrual products. AB 2316 is a huge step in the right direction toward eliminating harmful chemicals from being consumed by children. The T.A.M.P.O.N.

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California Enacts Major Water Law Reform Legislation–But More Changes Are Needed

Legal Planet

The California Legislature has enacted and Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 389 , an important water law reform measure authored by State Senator Ben Allen. SB 389 is part of a broader initiative by the Legislature–and public interest groups–to reform and update California’s water laws.

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Livestock Operations Are Responsible for Over Half of California’s Methane Emissions—Why Won’t CARB Regulate Them?

Legal Planet

In these “carbon intensity” calculations, CARB is not allowed to count reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that are already required by law. The absence of baseline regulation of dairy operations isn’t limited to greenhouse gas emissions. Timestamp at 2:05:10). Agricultural operations are almost uniquely unregulated.

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Navigating Net Zero Via the Law  

Union of Concerned Scientists

It also encourages badly needed reforms inside and outside of government and will help create new political coalitions. Our study offers a lens on how four key nations are using the law to navigate net zero, highlighting their varied approaches and the potential for legal strategies to accelerate progress.

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EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on ESG Ratings Regulation

Clean Energy Law

On 5 February 2024, the European Parliament and Council of the EU announced that they had reached a provisional political agreement on the text of the ESG Ratings Regulation (the Regulation). The agreed text was subsequently published on 14 February 2024. Refer to this Latham blog post for previous commentary on the proposal.

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FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint

Circle of Blue

Indiana regulates the underground storage of carbon dioxide. Navigator responds that it has complied with state regulations, which require the company to notify landowners in the pipeline’s path and consider citizen safety when routing the project. The company is seeking powers of eminent domain from state regulators.