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Zoning, Planning & Land Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Short Term Rentals in Rhode Island: Municipality Restrictions and Subsequent Litigation

The legality and regulation of Short Term Rentals, which in some municipalities are defined as “guest house” or “transient guest facility” uses (“STRs”), has, with the explosion in popularity and use of hosting platform...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.18.25

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The Trump administration is moving to effectively eliminate a crucial protection in the half-century-old federal Endangered Species Act by redefining a single word: harm. A proposed rule, issued this Wednesday from the U.S....more

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Germany’s upcoming new government – what to expect in the climate and energy sector

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After the German federal government break-up in November 2024 and the new elections in February 2025, the political parties – Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU)/ Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) and Social...more

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FWS and NOAA propose to narrow reach of Endangered Species Act

On April 17, 2025, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Fusion Update: Proposed Federal Streamlining Rules are on the Way

In April 2023, we reported on federal efforts to streamline fusion energy regulations. At that time, the Commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted to approve a proposal expected to accelerate the...more

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EU Deforestation Regulation: New Guidance Document, new FAQs and a proposal for a Delegated Act

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On April 15, 2025, the EU Commission published a new Guidance Document, new frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a proposal for a new Delegated Act designed to simplify the compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Appropriation Committee: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials...

The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) submitted testimony to the United States House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Other Related Agencies. The...more

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What’s the Difference Between a Mineral Reservation and an Exception?

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The category is “terms that confuse us” for one hundred dollars. Without resorting to your favorite legal dictionary or lawyer, explain the difference between a reservation and an exception in a Texas warranty deed. Stumped?...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Data Center Boom Continues, but Pitfalls and Questions Remain

The energy needs of data centers continue to grow, seemingly unabated. According to this Utility Dive Article, a report from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) estimates that data center demand (and...more

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Fifth Circuit Permits Claims of Environmental Racism to Move Forward

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management (Trump EO Tracker)

Revokes previous federal office space executive orders to enable agencies to select cost-effective facilities. The revoked orders are: The Administrator of General Services is directed to initiate the process to amend the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

State Attorney General and State Governor Responses to Executive Orders Impacting Climate and Energy

In the twelve weeks since Inauguration Day, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders, a number of which are designed to reverse the nation’s momentum on clean energy and climate action. He has sought to upend...more

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Repeal, Not Replace: President Trump’s Directive To Deregulate

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations,” marking a significant step in the Administration’s push to deregulate under the broader DOGE...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Trump Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws—and RGGI?

On April 8, the White House issued an Executive Order aimed at “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” While the direct effects from this Executive Order are hard to assess, the Trump Administration clearly intends...more

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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tracy, California Glass Container Manufacturing Facility...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. (“OB”) entered into an April 8th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and...more

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City of Leesburg Denies Proposed Residential Development Moratorium

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As an update to our April 1, 2025, article, the Leesburg City Commission voted on April 14, 2025, to deny the proposed annexation and residential development moratorium....more

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ICMBio Updates Rules on Intervention in Environmental Licensing

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On April 3, 2025, Brazil’s Federal Environmental Agency for the protection of Conservation Units (“ICMBio”) published Normative Instruction No. 16/2025, modifying the procedures regulating its role as an intervening agency in...more

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Can Volumetric Construction Solve the Housing Crisis?

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The UK is facing a severe housing crisis, with a chronic shortage of affordable and sustainable homes, rising property prices, and a growing population that outstrips supply. Although the planning system is a key culprit, it...more

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EU Commission Pushes for Simplification of Permitting Procedures

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The European Commission hosted an event on April 10 on “Implementation Dialogue on Environmental Assessments and Permitting”. The purpose of these types of meetings is to simplify and reduce regulatory and administrative...more

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Virginia Governor Returns Data Center Bill to Assembly, Regulations Pending

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Data center regulations in Virginia evolved further with the veto session of the 2025 Legislative Session, March 24, 2025. Gov. Glenn Youngkin elected to not sign HB 1601/SB 1449 — which would require data center site...more

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Ohio House Republicans Revamp State Budget: Key Amendments in H.B. 96

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House Republicans put their stamp on Ohio’s operating budget (H.B. 96), passing the legislation, 60 to 39, after making substantial amendments to Governor DeWine’s budget proposal. Five Republican members joined the entire...more

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Court of Appeals Confirms Vested Rights Doctrine in Virginia

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On April 8, 2025, for the first time since its jurisdiction was expanded, the Court of Appeals of Virginia addressed in detail the doctrine of vested rights in the context of a zoning dispute in Board of Supervisors of Prince...more

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May v. Must – The Scope of Agency Permitting Review under Statutory Standards

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The Law Court recently issued a decision in Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative v. Board of Environmental Protection that contains an enlightening discussion of what an agency must consider—as opposed to what an agency may...more

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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Pell City Electrical Equipment Recycling Facility...

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and TCI of Alabama, LLC (“TCI”) entered into a Consent Order (“CO”) to address alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste regulations. See Consent Order No....more

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Defining Waters of the United States: EPA and Army Corps Seek Public Input on New WOTUS Rule

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After more than 50 years, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (“the Agencies”) continue to struggle to find a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) in the Clean Water Act, leaving the regulated...more

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