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PCBs and Precedent: What the Monsanto Settlement Means for Future Toxic Torts - (UPDATED)

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Monsanto has recently settled with families who claimed they were exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a school near Seattle, ending what had become one of the most closely watched toxic tort cases in recent memory....more

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California River Watch v. Vacaville: “A Better Considered Position” Under RCRA

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, on July 1, 2022, took the extraordinary step of reversing its prior decision in California River Watch v. City of Vacaville. The Ninth Circuit ruled that “transportation” under...more

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California Court Rules Bees Can Be Listed Under the California Endangered Species Act

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In a notable decision interpreting the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), a California court of appeal ruled that insects are eligible for listing as threatened, endangered, or candidate species under the act. See...more

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The Winding Trail Home: Marin County Secures Key Multi-Use Trail Access Decision

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With Marin County’s Mt. Tamalpais often considered the birthplace of mountain biking, it should not be surprising that the County finds itself at the forefront of California’s battle over multi-use trail access and...more

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Colorado Supreme Court Issues Win for Oil and Gas Industry

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The Colorado Supreme Court on January 14 issued an opinion thought to be favorable to Colorado's oil and gas industry....more

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