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[Event] Uniting for Action: A Discussion About Collaborative Solutions for Northeast Ohio’s Housing Future - November 1st,...

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Local and state elected officials, community stakeholders, private developers, and employers are grappling with Ohio’s recognized lack of high-quality, workforce-attainable housing options. While Ohio has been successful in...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

SB 450: Legislature Curtails Local Regulation of SB 9 Projects

Since January 1, 2022, SB 9 has required local agencies to allow any lot in a single-family residential zone to be: (1) split, roughly into halves, with resulting lots as small as 1,200 sf (termed an “urban lot split”); and...more

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Understanding AB 1775: The Future of Cannabis Cafes in California

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On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the California Assembly Bill 1775 (AB 1775). The bill amends Section 26200 of the Business and Professions Code and significantly expands the permissible activities for...more

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Dunes Sagebrush Lizard/Endangered Species Act: Texas Attorney General Files Action Challenging Listing

The Texas Attorney General (“AG”) on behalf of the State of Texas filed a September 23rd Complaint and Petition for Review (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court (Western District of Texas) against the United...more

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Fort Smith, Arkansas Facility: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Motors...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and ABB Motors & Mechanical Inc. (“ABB”) entered into an October 2nd Elective Site Cleanup Agreement (“ESCA”). See LIS No. 24-145. ...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Establishing Site Control is Just the Beginning: Initial Real Estate Diligence of Renewable Energy Projects

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Once site control is established for a renewable energy project, one of the project developer’s next steps is performing its due diligence to determine if the site is a viable option for the contemplated project. A key part...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Central Atlantic Auction – Key Takeaways and Next Steps

On August 14, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held an auction for two offshore wind areas in the Central Atlantic off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. While seventeen companies were qualified to bid...more

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Drafting Hunting Leases: Key Considerations for Landlords

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As the fall hunting season approaches, Florida landowners may contemplate leasing their land to an individual or group for hunting purposes. For many owners, drafting such a specialized lease may be daunting, as they have to...more

White & Case LLP

Picking up speed on the road to carbon-neutrality

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The drive to achieve a carbon-neutral future is accelerating. Through the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, nations committed to curbing climate change by limiting global temperature increases to no more than 2°C above...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Mass. Appeals Court declares winner in longstanding land-use dispute between Northeastern University and Town of Nahant

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The Nahant Preservation Trust, the town of Nahant, and certain Nahant residents have suffered another loss in their years-long legal battle to stop Northeastern University from expanding its Marine Science Center, located on...more

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Wastewater Enforcement; Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Searcy Utility Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Searcy Board of Public Utilities (“Searcy”) entered into an August 30th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged...more

Adams and Reese LLP

Supreme Court Declines to Stay EPA Mercury and Methane Rules

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On October 4, 2024, without opinion and no recorded dissents, the United States Supreme Court handed the Biden Administration two wins on notable climate change regulations, denying emergency stay applications against...more

Hogan Lovells

US: City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (October 2024 update)

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We have previously written about proposed changes to zoning regulations in New York City that are intended to spur the production of affordable housing; these changes are officially known as the "City of Yes for Housing...more

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Later Living: Perspectives from the UK and Europe - what are the key “need to knows” for investors in this sector?

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What are the key “need to knows” for real estate investors when investing in the later living sector in the UK, France and Spain? Given the trend towards an ageing population across Europe and beyond, later living is one of...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Ninth Circuit Overturns Portions of FCC Order on Wireless Facility Modifications

Local governments prevailed on two key issues in League of California Cities v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit’s long-awaited decision on when federal law...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 10.4.24

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Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29 signed Assembly Bill (AB) 98 into law. The bill, which faced opposition from business groups, local governments, and environmental justice advocates, forbids cities and counties from...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Luxora Landfill Enter into...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Mississippi County Landfill (“MCL”) entered into a September 11th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged...more

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Bipartisan Legislation Presents Opportunity for Passing PFAS Laws

On September 19, the Senate Armed Services Chairman released the final Manager’s Amendment for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—signaling that it is now time for the House and Senate to negotiate this “must-pass”...more

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Blue Hydrogen and Ammonia: EU’s Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Released for Consultation

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On 27 September 2024, the European Commission (“EC”) published draft rules defining “low-carbon hydrogen” and derivative “low-carbon fuels” in the EU (the “Draft Low-Carbon Hydrogen DA”). A public consultation is now open...more

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Riparian Rights/Easement: Illinois Court Addresses Access Issue

An Illinois United States District Court (“Court”) addressed in a September 30th Order issues involving interpretation of riparian rights and easements. The issues arose in the context of Tuggers Burger & Ale House...more

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2024 Final Recommended Aquatic Life Criteria Benchmarks for Select PFAS: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rulemaking

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a final national recommended aquatic life criteria for PFOA in freshwater. PFOA belongs to the per-and polyfluorinated substances (“PFAS”) chemicals...more

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Proposed Action Plan for Article 80 Modernization

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After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston’s development review process. The Planning Department is accepting comments on the plan...more

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Room to Roam Act Becomes Law

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On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1889, the “Room to Roam Act.” The Act amends Section 65302 of the Government Code to add certain fish, wildlife, and habitat connectivity...more

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Arlington County Releases Policy Aimed at Addressing Arlington Office Market

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On Oct. 1, 2024, Arlington County released the draft County Board Policy on the Transformation of Commercial Office Buildings and draft zoning ordinance amendments for adaptive reuse projects....more

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Political Season is Upon Us: Guidance for Navigating Political Sign Display in Community Associations

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With federal and state elections less than forty-five days away, political signs are popping up in yards everywhere.  Many community associations have restrictions in their declaration or covenants, conditions, & restrictions...more

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