In a November 16, 2012 alert, we discussed the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s November 9, 2012 decision in Town of Carroll v. Rines. That decision concluded that state law preempts certain municipal restrictions on excavation...more
2/13/2013
- Excavation Exemptions Permits Preemption Reversal
On November 9, 2012, the New Hampshire Supreme Court issued its decision in Town of Carroll v. Rines (“Rines”), invalidating certain municipal regulations that limited excavations....more
11/19/2012
Launched in April 2011, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP’s) Regulatory Reform Initiative is moving toward its goal of streamlining permitting and other processes, and boosting efficiency....more
11/14/2012
