Environmental

Environmental Group Expands Lawsuit to Include 4 Additional Pesticides, Highlighting Potential Threat to Endangered Species

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PHOENIX, Arizona – The Center for Biological Diversity has amended its existing lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to include four more pesticides, alleging violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The lawsuit, originally filed in 2022, accuses the USFWS of failure to comply with the ESA in approving six pesticide registrations. The amended complaint adds atrazine, simazine, methomyl, and carbaryl to the list of pesticides in question. The legal action began after the USFWS missed a December 2017 deadline to finalize ESA consultations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the … Read more

The 2024 Toxic Tort and Environmental Practitioners Conference Comes to Philadelphia: Don’t Miss Out on Top Industry Insights and Networking Opportunities!

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Philadelphia, PA – The city of Brotherly Love is set to host the nation’s premier conference for toxic tort and environmental practitioners from March 20th to 22nd, 2024. With an impressive lineup of best-in-class CLE sessions, networking opportunities, and unique ways to connect with colleagues, this event promises to be a must-attend for legal professionals in these fields. Attendees will have the chance to explore Philadelphia through a range of networking events that cater to diverse interests. From historical landmarks to culinary delights, the city offers something for everyone. Additionally, participants will earn continuing legal … Read more

Supreme Court Case Threatens to Drastically Reduce Federal Regulatory Power in Environmental and Healthcare Sectors

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 17, 2024, in two cases that could have far-reaching implications for federal regulatory power. The cases, Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. vs. Department of Commerce, focus on fisheries management but carry implications for broader federal enforcement of environmental and health care regulations. The central question in these cases is whether the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Marine Fisheries Service, has the authority to require commercial fishers to pay for onboard observers on fishing voyages, as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery … Read more

Michigan’s Groundbreaking Clean Energy Legislation Ushers in a New Era of Renewable Power and Environmental Protection

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills aimed at transforming the state’s energy generation methods and protecting the environment for future generations. The legislation, known as the “MI Healthy Climate Plan”, sets targets for increasing renewable energy sources and phasing out coal plants. The Michigan Environmental Council, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental conservation, has praised the new climate laws. According to Beau Brockett, the communications manager for the Michigan Environmental Council, the state has come a long way in a short time. He reflects on the fact … Read more