Production and Operation: The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Announces New Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Trucks
On July 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed updated fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks. A 60-day public comment period will follow
CEQA Writ Simple: Fourth District Holds Trial Court Erred In Retaining Continuing Jurisdiction And Not Discharging Peremptory Writ That Ordered Only Set Aside Remedy Where Lead Agency’s Return Demonstrated Full Compliance
In an opinion filed July 19, and ordered published on August 9, 2023, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Div. 1) reversed a trial court order denying the City of San Diego’s (City) request to discharge a peremptory writ of mandate issued under CEQA that ordered the City to set aside three resolutions approving a
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—August 14, 2023
Animal Welfare: Massachusetts to Develop Rule, Will Delay Enforcement for Question 3 ‘Transshipped Pork’
On August 7, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered an electronic order granting a joint stipulation and motion to extend stay for six months in a case filed in August 2022 challenging Massachusetts Question 3, which
Guidance on Avoiding Greenwashing while Providing Input Down Under
More than 57% of businesses have potentially made misleading and deceptive environmental or sustainability claims
Five State AGs Write Amicus Letter Concerning Environmental Settlement
On August 7, California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of five state attorneys general (AGs) in filing an amicus letter concerning a proposed class action settlement between DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, and water providers for $1.185 billion. The AGs contend the settlement amount is far too low given the scope of environmental contamination
Nebraska and Iowa AGs Sue Biden Administration’s EPA for Failing to Fulfill Sale of Year-Round E15 Gasoline
On August 7, Nebraska Attorney General (AG) Mike Hilgers and Iowa AG Brenna Bird joined forces to sue the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to fulfill the request by Iowa and Nebraska governors to allow the sale of year-round E15 gasoline.
Asia Regulators’ Responses to the ISSB Disclosure Standards
The inaugural International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”) sustainability disclosure standards, namely IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures) (the “ISSB Standards”), have received positive feedback from stakeholders across the globe since its issuance on 26 June 2023 (which we reported here). This includes endorsement by the
Property Taxpayers – Check your Proposed Assessments Before the Deadline!
The property tax “open rolls” period is here for Louisiana taxpayers. While this annual inspection period is important in any year, legislation which took effect in 2022 has altered the process of appealing a parish assessor’s valuation determination. Therefore, it is critical for taxpayers to take early and appropriate action.
The “open rolls” period in any
Defining America’s Wetlands: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Sackett v. EPA
On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of landowners seeking to build a modest home on “wetlands” in Sackett v. EPA. This ruling represents not only a clarification of a major law relevant to companies seeking to develop land near water bodies, but also a significant limitation on the EPA’s
OSHA Issues Heat Hazard Alert Reminding Employers to Protect Workers Against Heat Illness and Injury – States are Following Suit
By James L. Curtis, Brent I. Clark, Adam R. Young, A. Scott Hecker, Patrick D. Joyce, Benjamin D. Briggs, Mark A. Lies, Daniel R. Birnbaum, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that OSHA has issued a heat hazard alert to