US Needs More Than $630 Billion by 2042 to Keep Watersheds Clean
More than $630 billion in unfunded clean water infrastructure is needed nationally by 2042 to treat wastewater, control stormwater, and prevent pollution in streams, EPA said in a report published Tuesday.
New York City Nabs Stretch of Brooklyn Coastline to Redevelop
New York City will take control of 120 acres of Brooklyn’s coastline, intending to develop a rugged patch of land into housing, retail, green space, and a modern, environmentally friendly port.
Apache Investors Secure Initial Approval of $65 Million Deal
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Challengers Want Court to Freeze New EPA Power Plant Standards
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is calling for a halt to the implementation of EPA’s latest carbon emission rules, according to a request filed late Monday.
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Biden’s China Tariffs Leave Space For Key Solar Machinery
The Biden administration’s plan to hike tariffs on a broad range of Chinese imports takes a nuanced approach to solar equipment from the country. While so-called 301 tariffs on solar cells and modules from China will double, from 25% to 50%, the administration is also looking to exclude some key equipment from the duties altogether.
Medical Monitoring Class Bid Fails for Lack of Imminent Injury
A proposed class action seeking future medical monitoring was dismissed for lack of standing because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a concrete, imminent injury.
Mining Company Wins Suit Over Kentucky Flood Safety Violations
A Kentucky mining company on Tuesday defeated claims that it failed to follow safety regulations and had exacerbated flood damage during a July 2022 rainstorm.
US Audit Rules Seen as Aid for Carbon Scrutiny Expected in 2025
The US audit regulator is targeting next year to issue a proposal that would modernize attestation rules considered a tool that auditors could use to vet corporate disclosures such as carbon emissions.
Law Firm’s Malpractice Row With Haiti Targeted in Insurer Suit
A Markel Group Inc. insurance unit sued a law firm facing malpractice allegations from the Haitian government, asking a federal court to pause the malpractice suit until the insurer’s liability for any judgment is determined.
Petrobras Doesn’t Rule Out Buying Braskem Stake to Save Company
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Challengers Want Court to Freeze New EPA Power Plant Standards
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is calling for a halt to the implementation of EPA’s latest carbon emission rules, according to a request filed late Monday.
White Law Students Get More Full Scholarships, ABA Memo Says
White lawyers in training receive more full-ride scholarships than their non-White counterparts according to a new memo from the American Bar Association.
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Porn Site Age-Verification Bill Picks Up Traction in California
A Republican-backed measure (A.B. 3080) that would make it harder for minors to access pornography sites has garnered widespread bipartisan support toward a floor vote soon in the California Assembly.
Retail Bankruptcies Pose Pain for Landlords as Headwinds Persist
Landlords hurting from the commercial real estate downturn are heading for more trouble in bankruptcy court as retailers continue to face headwinds from stubbornly high inflation and interest rates.
Move to Change Delaware Law After Musk Attacks Called Knee-Jerk
Calls for Delaware’s legislature to overturn a landmark court decision are dividing the state’s corporate bar over whether a statutory fix would be an overcorrection.
Reed Smith Names AI Chief, Plans for Faster Deals and IP Work
Richard Robbins is about a week into his role as Reed Smith’s first director of applied artificial intelligence, but—in a sign of how quickly the area is developing—there’s already a lot on his plate.
University Stress Tests Lawyers Ahead of Rare En Banc Arguments
When Joaquin Gonzalez appeared before the en banc Fifth Circuit on Tuesday, he had already tested out his case before another panel, over a thousand miles away in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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