Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett case in May of 2023, the U.S. EPA (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps (“Army Corps”) have amended federal regulations to conform to Sackett and the Army Corps has resumed...more
3/11/2024
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On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in Sackett v. EPA, a case involving homeowners who filled private residential property in order to build a home.
All nine justices agreed the...more
6/16/2023
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For transactions in 2023 and going forward, parties who purchase property will want to be aware of an update applicable to Phase I reports. By final rule issued on December 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...more
2/17/2023
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