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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
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
Law News
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
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