Environment Turtles all the way down: Justice Scalia and the Clean Water Act Mark A. Ryan Justice Scalia authored only two Clean Water Act opinions, but as always, he expressed his views vigorously.
Environment Arbitral panel sides with Philippines in South China Sea dispute Holly Doremus The Permanent Court of Arbitration issued an important decision in the long-running conflict over control of territory and access to resources in the South China Sea.
Environment FOIA gets a facelift Stephen Gidiere The Freedom of Information Act was amended earlier this year, just before the law’s 50th birthday. Seemingly small changes—aimed at increasing transparency—could have a big impact.
Environment Toxic taps: Flint litigation and drinking water infrastructure Molly Cagle and Samia R. Broadaway Water suppliers and their advisors should prepare for heightened scrutiny and renewed emphasis on drinking water infrastructure after Flint and surrounding litigation.
Environment Tilting at windmills: The D.C. Circuit again stalls Cape Wind’s offshore turbines due to failure to comply with federal environmental safeguards William S. Eubanks II For the third time in five years, a federal court has dealt a major setback to the Cape Wind Project for failure to comply with federal environmental laws.
Environment In Brief Theodore L. Garrett Cases on preemption of state and local mining and injection wells and court opinions on government contractors and CERCLA, boiler regulation, and mining permits.
Environment Views from the Chair: Some thoughts about our conferences Seth Davis Section programming provides knowledge and insights that will make you a better, more effective lawyer.