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Environmental group failed to show irreparable harm from PFAS discharges
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction that barred a chemical manufacturer from discharging a PFAS compound in excess of limits contained in its Clean Water […]
SC Supreme Court approves permit to fill in creek for development
By Correy E. Stephenson The issues of stormwater runoff, a polluted urban creek and tidal flooding combined to create an extremely rare circumstance where it was in the public’s interest […]
Judge temporarily blocks clean water rule in 24 states
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other […]
Environmental – CWA Permit Upheld for Mine Company
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition Inc. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The 4th Circuit affirms issuance of a water quality permit under the Clean Water Act to Highland Mining Company, on the basis that a proposed surface coal mine adjacent to a stream in Logan County would not damage water quality or violate water quality standards.
Environmental – Administrative – Licenses & Permits — Wildlife Refuge – Clean Water Act
Friends of Back Bay v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The “Friends of Back Bay” win their challenge to a Clean Water permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers to a developer who wants to build a mooring facility and concrete boat ramp about 3,000 feet from the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach; the 4th Circuit vacates a decision upholding the permit, as the Corps re[...]
Environmental – Standing – Clean Water Act – Citizen Groups – Canoeing Guide
Friends of the Earth Inc. v. Gaston Copper Recycling Corp. (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-006-11, 27 pp.) (Keenan, J.) No. 06-1714, Jan. 5, 2010; USDC at Columbia (Perry, J.) 4th Cir. […]
Environmental – Clean Water Act – Discharge Permit
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc. v. Huffman. (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-165-10, 17 pp.) (Wilkinson, J.) No. 09-1474, Nov. 8, 2010; USDC at Clarksburg, W.Va. (Keeley, J.) 4th Cir. Click here […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
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