Environmental Law

Opinion Editorial: Montana Supreme Court Hears Arguments on NorthWestern Energy’s Power Plant Permit Montana Supreme Court Hears Arguments on NorthWestern Energy’s Power Plant Permit On Wednesday, the Montana Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the permit for NorthWestern Energy’s planned power plant near Laurel. The case centers on whether the Montana Department of Environmental Quality […] More

Environmental Crime – A Growing and Lucrative Menace Introduction Environmental crime is a severely damaging, rapidly growing, and lucrative criminal endeavor that affects countries indiscriminately, impacting biodiversity, national security, and socioeconomic development. This global issue requires a comprehensive understanding of its complex nature, causes, and large-scale impacts to develop effective strategies to combat it. However, […] More

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program: Preserving Farmland for Future Generations The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced the allocation of $138 million for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to protect a variety of grasslands, wetlands, and farmlands through conservation easements. Protecting Prime Agricultural Land from […] More

The Importance of Legal Expertise in Today’s Business World Introduction In today’s business world, legal expertise is a vital asset that can help companies navigate the complexities of the law. Legal knowledge can help businesses avoid costly legal battles, protect their interests, and comply with regulations. Unfortunately, many companies overlook the importance of legal expertise, […] More

The EPA Delays Final Limits on Gas-Fired Power Plant Emissions Introduction The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its plans to delay final limits on planet-warming emissions from gas-fired power plants, and to significantly strengthen them. This crucial rule, which is a part of President Biden’s climate agenda, may not be finalized until after November. […] More

The Potential Impact of the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases on Environmental Law B&D presents the 2024 Litigation Look Ahead series, featuring a compilation of recently decided or pending cases that could carry significant outcomes and ramifications for current and potential clients. In this first installment, our litigation team examines two U.S. Supreme Court cases […] More

Lawsuits Filed Against Chemical Companies for PFAS Contamination in Cape Fear River Gain Traction In recent months, a number of lawsuits have been filed against DuPont and its subsidiaries, Chemours and Corteva, by dozens of individual plaintiffs residing in the Cape Fear region. These lawsuits aim to hold the chemical companies responsible for contaminating the […] More

New York’s Great Outdoors and Freshwater Wetlands Protection Program New York’s Great Outdoors and Freshwater Wetlands Protection Program Discover the Beauty of New York’s Great Outdoors New York state is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, offering numerous ways to experience the great outdoors. Whether you’re a fishing enthusiast or prefer to spend your […] More

The Legislative Agenda for Michigan in 2024 Michigan lawmakers in 2023 passed important legislation, including restrictions on gun ownership and expanding early in-person voting. The Democrats also adjourned the session a month early in a procedural move to allow Michigan to hold its presidential primary on Feb. 27 in 2024. However, there is a lot […] More

Enhancing Product Sustainability through Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) EcoDesignCloud: A New Trusted Cloud-Based Platform for Sustainable Product Management Paris, France – November 20, 2023 – Eviden, a business of the Atos Group that leads in digital, cloud, big data, and security, has introduced ‘EcoDesignCloud.’ It is a new, cloud-based platform to help organizations manage and […] More