New Superfund amendments make clear that a tenant at an industrial or manufacturing site can claim the bona fide prospective purchaser (BFPP) defense to liability and escape what would otherwise be strict, joint and several owner/operator liability when leasing a previously contaminated property. Tenants now can assert an actual […]
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Apr 24, 2018
Ninth Circuit Denies Writ Of Mandamus To End #Youthvgov Climate Suit Against Federal Government; Case Set For Trial
by: Bick Law LLP In early March, the Ninth Circuit rejected a writ of mandamus from the U.S. government that would quash a case filed by 21 young environmental activists. Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court of Oregon scheduled the case to be tried in October of this year. […]
By Danielle Nichole Smith Law360 (April 19, 2018, 6:25 PM EDT) — The full Second Circuit won’t reconsider a panel’s finding that a water district brought its water contamination claims against Northrop Grumman too late, the court said Thursday, rejecting the district’s contentions that the court’s ruling flouted precedent and would […]
Apr 20, 2018
Biobased and Renewable Products Update
Biobased and Renewable Products Update April 19, 2018 DOE DOE Releases Co-Optimization Of Fuels & Engines FY17 Year In Review On April 18, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of the Co-Optima FY2017 Year in Review. The Co-Optima initiative is accelerating the introduction of efficient, […]
April 18, 2018 Ninth Circuit Addresses Injunctive Relief Under the Endangered Species Act This month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued two rulings regarding injunctive relief in cases brought to enforce the Endangered Species Act. … Read More Written by Daniel L. Quinley