In a case that has profound implications for the regulated community, particularly in the realms of environmental justice, civil rights, and land use planning, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has permitted plaintiffs...more
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals gave a big win to the EPA when it upheld a Biden-era ozone ruling affecting Louisiana and Texas, but there was also a set-back for the EPA when the Court both upheld the ability of such...more
What debts are subject to the protections of the FDCPA, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. §1692)? One would think that funds received through a government program providing hurricane relief would not be, but...more
If you’re involved in a jury trial federal case where damages are being sought, what do you do if the jury has awarded damages and either (a) you want to increase damages on appeal, because you represent the winning party, or...more
The impact of the coronavirus on commercial and residential real estate will be significant. Here are just a few of the changes that are coming and some thoughts on potential actions that might be taken to mitigate risk....more
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