On January 13, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released its Final 4(d) Rule for the Northern Long-Eared Bat (Final Rule). The Final Rule greatly expands upon the scope of the interim 4(d) rule that the Service...more
On September 4, 2015, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the misdemeanor convictions of Citgo Petroleum Corporation and Citgo Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P. (collectively Citgo) for “taking” migratory birds in...more
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Criminal Prosecution ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Incidental Take Permits ,
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Reversal ,
Strict Liability ,
Takings Clause ,
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