A recent ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals signals a marked expansion of jurisdiction and potential liability under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Reversing the trial court’s dismissal for failure to state a claim,...more
6/26/2018
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Clean Water Act ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
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Groundwater ,
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Navigable Waters ,
NPDES ,
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Standard of Review
Unpermitted point source discharges that reach navigable waters indirectly, via groundwater, may lead to Clean Water Act (CWA) liability according to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (encompassing Maryland, Virginia, North...more
4/17/2018
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Clean Water Act ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
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Groundwater ,
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Oil Spills ,
Permits ,
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Reversal
Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued in the long-running Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd. litigation another important decision further defining the scope of liability under the federal Comprehensive...more
7/29/2016
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Clean-Up Costs ,
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Cross-Border ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Liability ,
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Natural Resources ,
RCRA ,
Reversal ,
Soil ,
Tribal Lands ,
Water Pollution