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Texas Railroad Commission’s Denial of MIPA Forced-Pooling Affirmed

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If you follow the Texas Railroad Commission closely, you should read Ammonite Oil & Gas v. Railroad Commission of Texas, in which the Supreme Court rejected a mineral owner’s effort to force pool an interest under the Mineral...more

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AB 98 Enacts Statewide Standards for Logistics Use Warehouses

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On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98, a bill establishing warehouse design and build standards for new or expanded “logistics uses”, requiring cities and counties to update their circulation elements to...more

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A Deep Dive into AB 98’s Restrictions on the Logistics Industry: What the Bill Does and Does Not Do

Despite strenuous opposition from both the state’s real estate and business communities, near the end of the 2024 Legislative cycle, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 98 (“AB 98”) – a bill that,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Westside Mobility Plan Clears the Road of CEQA Challenges

In Westside Los Angeles Neighbors Network v. City of Los Angeles, the Second District Court of Appeals considered and upheld the City of Los Angeles’s (“City”) actions associated with the approval of the Westside Mobility...more

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AB 98 Establishes Statewide Warehouse Design and Build Standards

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On September 29, 2024 Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 98 into law, establishing various statewide warehouse design and build standards and requiring local governments to institute truck travel routes that minimize impacts on...more

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Clean Cellulosic Biomass/Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Determination: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Fact Sheet

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 2024 document titled: Fact Sheet on Clean Cellulosic Biomass and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Determinations (“Fact Sheet”)....more

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Fort Smith Property/Cold Storage Warehouse: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and...

The Arkansas of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Arkansas Refrigerated Services, Inc. (“ARS”) entered into an October 2nd Elective Site Cleanup Agreement (“ESCA”). See LIS No. 24-146....more

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Buyers and Sellers of Pennsylvania Real Estate Should Use Caution

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If you have bought or sold property in Pennsylvania, you have likely encountered the Oil, Gas and/or Mineral Rights/Interests Disclosure© form prepared by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors as part of the sales...more

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Commission Grants Burrowing Owls “Candidate” Species Protections Under the California Endangered Species Act

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At its October 10 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission) unanimously found that a petition to list the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) as an endangered or threatened species in...more

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Game Changer: Green Light for Offshore Wind in Spain

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After years of delay, Spain's new regulation paves the way for offshore wind energy....more

Clark Hill PLC

Chicago’s So-Called “Anti-Gentrification” Ordinance Has Potential Impacts on Apartment Owners and Lenders on Chicago’s Northwest...

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Chicago enacted the “Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance,” an ordinance that many are referring to as the “anti-gentrification” ordinance. Despite the grandiose moniker, the ordinance breaks down to two specific...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Hot Springs Sawmill...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and USNR, LLC d/b/a Timber Automation, LLC (“USNR”) entered into a September 25th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing...more

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Cryptocurrency Mine/Noise: EarthJustice Files Judicial Action Against Granbury, Texas Operation Alleging Private Nuisance

EarthJustice filed the following document on behalf of Citizens Concerned about Wolf Hollow (“Citizens Concerned”) in the District Court for Hood County, Texas against Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (“Marathon”): Verified...more

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Lead and Copper Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Strengthening Provisions

The United State Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on October 8th a pre-publication version Federal Register Notice of what it denominates as the final “Lead and Copper Rule Improvement” (“LCRI”). EPA’s...more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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