The U.S. Supreme Court instructed lower courts to make a dramatic “course correction” in how they handle claims under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in its first major NEPA ruling in nearly two decades. Writing...more
6/4/2025
/ Energy Projects ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Infrastructure ,
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Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v Eagle County Colorado ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Transportation Industry
D.C. Circuit majority opinion that CEQ regulations constitute ultra vires action should be considered dicta if the decision is allowed to stand.
On November 12, 2024, the D.C. Circuit, in a split 2-1 decision in Marin...more
11/15/2024
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CEQA ,
En Banc Review ,
Environmental Assessments ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
National Park Service ,
NEPA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
SCOTUS ,
Separation of Powers ,
Statutory Authority ,
Ultra Vires