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Recent reports show that NY’s rapid clean energy transition could harm state consumers
Multiple reports issued in the last month have called into question the pace of the planned transition from fossil fuel to zero emission clean energy.
EPA finalizes new vehicle emission rules to mandate electric vehicles
If you like your gas-powered car or truck, you cannot keep it according to the Biden Administration’s final Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules.
EPA’s proposed Lead Pipe Rule will require total removal of lead pipes from municipal drinking water systems
On November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (“LCRI”) that will require the removal of all lead pipes from municipal water systems within 10 years.
Do power producers focus on climate change policies instead of infrastructure safety and resiliency?
In the wake of the tragic fires in Maui, troubling details are emerging regarding how utility companies are allocating resources to meet regulatory demands. At this writing, the Maui fires […]
EPA power plant rules will force plant closures and impact energy supplies | Environmental Law
Fresh off proposing Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules in April that will mandate electric vehicles, on May 10, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed rules that will […]
EPA proposes new vehicle emission rules to mandate electric vehicles | Environmental Law
If you like your gas-powered car or truck, you cannot keep it according to the Biden administration’s proposed Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules. On April 12, 2023, the Environmental […]
Environmental Law: NY Climate Action plan would mean major transition for residents, businesses
As we have reported on in past columns, New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) calls for greenhouse gas reduction from 1990 levels of 40% by 2030 and […]
Environmental Law: Biden administration green energy policies run aground after OPEC slashes oil production
As we have previously reported in this column, American energy policy and the focus on climate change have been a central tenet of the Biden administration. Shortly after inauguration, the […]
Environmental Law: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act with significant climate, energy policy provisions
On Aug. 12, the House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act. It was signed by President Biden on Aug. 16. The bill is a scaled-back version of his proposed […]
Environmental Law: Biden Administration seems intent on forcing New Green Deal transition to renewables
As we have reported on previously in this column, climate change policies have been a focus under the Biden administration. Immediately after taking the oath of office, the president signed […]
Environmental Law: New York State budget attempts to pre-empt local municipal zoning regulation
The New York State budget often includes dramatic and striking changes to state law and policy. For example, in 2019, then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo passed the sweeping Climate Leadership and Community […]
Environmental Law: NY taking aggressive climate policy action with legislation and regulations
In past columns we have reported on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was adopted by Gov. Cuomo in 2020. The CLCPA requires that New York State […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim