On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et al. v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. This decision held that agencies are afforded substantial deference in National...more
7/16/2025
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Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Impact Statements ,
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Judicial Authority ,
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Judicial Review ,
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Oil & Gas ,
Oil Wells ,
Regulatory Reform ,
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Statutory Interpretation
Several U.S. states, including Washington, New York, California, and Massachusetts, are proposing new laws targeting apparel and footwear manufacturers, importers, and retailers. These laws aim to regulate the fashion...more
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). The MSGP is a general permit that regulates...more
12/24/2024
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Storm Water ,
Stormwater Discharge Permits
On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed listing the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This proposal includes a 4(d) rule offering species-specific...more
Clients regulated by, or who have contracts with government agencies regulated by, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) should be aware of a major, recent court decision. On November 12, 2024, the D.C. Circuit Court...more
11/20/2024
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Audubon Society ,
Aviation Industry ,
CEQ ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Government Agencies ,
National Park Service ,
NEPA ,
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Regulatory Authority ,
Separation of Powers ,
Statutory Authority