Ninth Circuit orders new trial in Clean Water Act case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Corona Clay Company regarding stormwater violations affecting Temescal Creek.
Ninth Circuit Rules on EPA's Air Quality Measures in California
The Ninth Circuit remands EPA's air quality measures for California's San Joaquin Valley, impacting pollution control efforts.
California Court Rules on Groundwater Permits in Sonoma
The California Court of Appeal upheld part of a ruling on groundwater permits, impacting local water management and environmental protections.
Tenth Circuit Reverses Dismissal in Suncor Energy Case
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit against Suncor Energy, allowing environmental groups to proceed.
Court rules on Brunswick pollution case against Honeywell
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals rules on a pollution case involving the City of Brunswick and Honeywell, allowing federal officer removal.
Michigan Supreme Court rules on Enbridge Energy pipeline case
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Enbridge Energy's Line 5 project, emphasizing environmental protections and the need for thorough review.
California Court Rules on Groundwater Sustainability Dispute
The California Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of a lawsuit challenging a groundwater sustainability plan, affirming the role of state evaluations.
Fourth Circuit Court Reverses Summary Judgment in CERCLA Case
The Fourth Circuit vacated a lower court's ruling in a case involving environmental contamination claims under CERCLA, impacting property owners.
Court affirms DEP's denial of sewer application in NJ case
The New Jersey court upheld the DEP's decision to deny Carteret Business Partnership's sewer application due to lack of consent from the treatment plant.
Court rules on Pine Hill's case against 3M over PFAS
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacates a lower court's decision, allowing Pine Hill's lawsuit against 3M over PFAS contamination to proceed.
Court transfers environmental case to Texas federal court
A D.C. court has transferred a case involving a land exchange between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and SpaceX to Texas, impacting local wildlife.
Court upholds EPA's air pollution modification rule
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled against environmental groups challenging EPA's new air pollution modification rule, impacting air quality regulations.
Hawaii court dismisses appeal in Maui environmental case
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal involving Maui Tomorrow Foundation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Court Rules on Offshore Wind Farm Lawsuit in D.C.
A D.C. court ruled on a lawsuit challenging the Empire Wind offshore project, impacting environmental regulations and marine wildlife.
Court upholds NRC's environmental review for nuclear plants
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled against Beyond Nuclear and Sierra Club, affirming the NRC's environmental impact assessment for nuclear plant licenses.
Court upholds FAA's approval for Tweed Airport expansion
The D.C. Circuit Court affirmed the FAA's decision to approve Tweed Airport's expansion, dismissing environmental concerns raised by Save the Sound.
Court upholds EPA's extended deadlines for steel mills
The D.C. Circuit Court rules on EPA's compliance deadlines for steel mills, affirming extensions due to compliance challenges.
Ninth Circuit Reverses Forest Service Decision on Project
The Ninth Circuit Court reversed a ruling favoring the Forest Service, impacting environmental review processes under federal law.
Court Limits EPA's Noise Control Responsibilities in Ruling
A recent court ruling partially favors Quiet Communities, Inc. against the EPA, highlighting decades of inaction on noise control regulations.
Seventh Circuit affirms remand of Chicago climate lawsuit
The Seventh Circuit upheld a lower court's decision to remand Chicago's climate change lawsuit against BP and other fossil fuel companies.