In an opinion filed on July 24, and later ordered published on August 19, 2024, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 4) affirmed the trial court’s judgment denying a writ petition challenging actions taken by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (“CPC”) to facilitate and implement three components of the Westside Mobility Plan (the “Mobility Plan”). Westside Los Angeles Neighbors Network v. City of Los Angeles (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 223.
California Bill will Delay Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting
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Navigating Construction Contracts in the Energy Sector – Insights from Sheppard Mullin’s Webinar Series
Construction contracts in the energy sector involve unique challenges and risks, particularly with respect to bonds and mechanic’s liens.
Third Circuit Dismisses Chemours Appeal of EPA’s HALs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dismissed a petition filed by The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”) challenging the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”)’s Health Advisory Level (“HAL”) of 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for HFPO Dimer Acid, a.k.a. GenX.
Chemours argued that the advisory was flawed, based on questionable
Litigation Over RMP Rule Paused While EPA Evaluates Petition for Reconsideration
On July 30, 2024, The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit temporarily halted litigation over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated Risk Management Program (RMP) rule and granted a four-month abeyance. The final RMP rule was published on March 22, 2024.
The order granting the abeyance allows EPA time
ESG Due Diligence Update: First Lessons from Recent Rulings in the EU
As the EU intensifies its focus on ESG, the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is poised to enforce stricter environmental accountability across corporate operations. This directive, along with recent EU court rulings, underscores the critical need for companies to strengthen their environmental due diligence to avoid significant legal and financial penalties. For a
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of August 26, 2024
Oil and Gas Leasing: Bureau of Land Management Receives Nearly $24 Million in Bids for Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Montana and North Dakota
On August 7, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted a sale for oil and gas leases in the Montana and Dakotas region. The BLM received 264 bids and
Louisiana’s Legal Victory: A Turning Point for Environmental Justice?
Congress did not have environmental justice in mind when it enacted the Civil Rights Act in 1964
California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure Laws
On Aug. 13, 2024, California State Sen. Scott Weiner introduced proposals to Senate Bill (SB) 219 that would delay implementation of California’s historic emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws.
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—August 21, 2024
This Friday Aug. 23—Understanding the Basics of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program
Pesticides: EPA Emergency Order Halts Use of Pesticide Dacthal
On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a notice of Emergency Order (89 FR 64445) immediately suspending the registration and use of