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SCOTUS Rejects Consent Decree Over Rio Grande
On June 21, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Texas v. New Mexico, No. 141,...
Supreme Court Overturns Long-Standing “Chevron” Doctrine
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in Loper...
Eleventh & Ninth Circuits Issue Decisions in Glyphosate Lawsuits
The last several months have seen numerous developments in the on-going litigation filed by...
Colorado Legislature Passes Wetlands Permitting Bill
On May 16, 2024, the Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1379, a state law intended to...
CEQ Completes NEPA Overhaul with Final Phase 2 Regulations
On May 1, 2024, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) released the final version of its...
“Hazardous Substances”: EPA Takes Action on PFAS
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has issued its highly anticipated final rule to...
FWS Streamline ESA Voluntary Conservation Programs
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) have issued a final rule to update the...
Farmers File Suit Over PFAS Contamination
In February 2024, a group of Texas farmers filed a lawsuit against Synagro Technologies, Inc....
Plaintiffs Claim Cranberry Bog Not Exempt from CWA Regulation
On February 28, 2024, the Corte Oreilles Lakes Association together with the Lac Courte Oreilles...