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AI Project Seeks to Streamline Critical Mineral Mapping in US
The Biden administration is using the technology to research how to source, extract, and process critical minerals safely and in an environmentally responsible way in the United States.
Biden Stays Course on Hundreds of Regulations After Chevron
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Industry Wins First Case Fighting EPA’s Chemical Test Authority
A federal court voided on Friday an EPA order that required manufacturers test a chemical they make to find out if it’s harmful, marking the first judiciary opinion about a power Congress first granted the agency in 2016.
Alaska, Oil Firms Challenge Petroleum Reserve Drilling Ban
The Biden administration’s oil and gas ban across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska on the state’s Arctic coast violates Congress’ mandate to keep the region open to drillers, the state of Alaska argued in a federal lawsuit.
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Chevron Ruling Roils Permitting System Biden Sought to Steady
Permitting consultants and lawyers say they’re hearing from developers anxious to know the effects on their projects of the US Supreme Court’s recent decision restricting courts’ deference to agency actions.
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Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada
In Nevada, can a balance be struck between an endangered toad species and the pressing need to address climate change? The future of NEPA, a 54-year-old environmental law, may hold the answer.
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Michigan’s Governor Stuck With Pipeline Lawsuit From Enbridge
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) lost her bid to dismiss a challenge from Enbridge Energy LP against Michigan’s order to shut down the company’s Line 5 pipeline.
California Water Companies Can Reinstate Water-Saving Surcharges
California water companies can return to a rate model that reduces their incentive to sell more water, after the California Supreme Court on Monday tossed a state agency’s order to disband the practice.
Post-'Chevron’ Changes Hit Courts, Agencies: BLAW, BGOV Webinar
During a webinar, Bloomberg Law reporter Kimberly Robinson, Bloomberg Government analyst Karl Evers-Hillstrom, and Bloomberg Law principal legal analyst Erin Webb spoke with Executive Editor Jo-el Meyer about the Loper Bright decision’s impact on the courts, agencies, and Congress going forward. As of Monday morning, five courts have cited the ruling to block Biden administration policies, and nine cases were sent back to lower courts for reconsideration. Many more agency rules are likely to face challenges—including environmental, tax, and health-care regulations.
BGOV OnPoint: Chevron’s End Means New Era of Making Laws, Rules
Federal courts are starting to navigate the reach of agency rulemaking power following the June 28 decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the decades-old Chevron doctrine.
North Dakota Top Court Denies Drilling Company Sales Tax Refund
Equinor Energy LP was denied a sales tax refund by the North Dakota Supreme Court because the company’s separators don’t qualify for an exemption for certain oil and gas drilling equipment.
No One Knows Exactly How Many People Are Dying From Heat
Rising temperatures are killing a growing number of people around the world. Academics, doctors and government officials are struggling to keep track.
Third Circuit Explains Why Transco’s Pipeline Permit Suit Failed
The Third Circuit on Monday explained its October decision denying Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC‘s bid to prevent environmental groups from challenging permits granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for a natural gas transmission system expansion project.
Devon to Buy Williston Basin Oil Assets in $5 Billion Deal
Germany Nears Decision on Future of Seized Russian Oil Assets
Germany is nearing a decision on what to do with the local units of Russian oil major
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California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk
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How a Rare Toad Species Stopped a Clean Energy Project
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Climate Change Fuels Texas Boom Towns' Water Worries
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Kirkland Seeks More Than $48 Million for WeWork Bankruptcy Case
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is billing WeWork Inc. for over $48 million in attorney fees and expenses for representing the co-working space company in its bankruptcy.
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Eli Lilly in $3.2 Billion Morphic Buy
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Weightmans Law Firm Adds Private Wealth Partner Michele Wightman
Michele Wightman has joined Weightmans as part of the firm’s strategy to grow the individuals segment and strengthen its national private wealth offering, the firm said Monday.
Fifth Circuit Won’t Discipline Judge Who Banned Female Attorney
A federal appeals court won’t take disciplinary action against a judge who banned a female assistant US attorney from appearing in his courtroom.
Biotech Co Settles Suit Naming Law Firm Cooley for $60 Million
A biotech company that was sued over its merger with a blank check company has resolved the lawsuit for $60 million, settling claims against the law firm Cooley LLP in the process.
Post-'Chevron’ Changes Hit Courts, Agencies: BLAW, BGOV Webinar
During a webinar, Bloomberg Law reporter Kimberly Robinson, Bloomberg Government analyst Karl Evers-Hillstrom, and Bloomberg Law principal legal analyst Erin Webb spoke with Executive Editor Jo-el Meyer about the Loper Bright decision’s impact on the courts, agencies, and Congress going forward. As of Monday morning, five courts have cited the ruling to block Biden administration policies, and nine cases were sent back to lower courts for reconsideration. Many more agency rules are likely to face challenges—including environmental, tax, and health-care regulations.
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