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The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to... more +
The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to accomplish its stated goals by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, assisting wastewater treatment facilities and maintaining wetlands. less -
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Woe is WOTUS

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When the Supreme Court decided that the district courts had jurisdiction over challenges to the Obama administration WOTUS rule, I described it as a victory of the “give me a break” doctrine of statutory interpretation over...more

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SCOTUS: WOTUS Rule Suits Belong in District Courts

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On January 22, 2018, the US Supreme Court unanimously held that challenges to the Obama-era Clean Water Rule, commonly referred to as the WOTUS Rule (for “waters of the United States”), must be filed in federal district...more

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Supreme Court Decides National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense, No. 16-299.

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On January 22, 2018, the Supreme Court decided National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense, No. 16-299, in which it held that the federal courts of appeal do not have direct and exclusive jurisdiction under...more

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Recap of Recent Oral Argument Before SCOTUS: Nat’l Assoc. of Mfr. v. Dep’t of Defense and Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC

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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in two significant cases: Nat’l Assoc. of Mfr. v. Dep’t of Defense and Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC. In National Association of Manufacturers, the Court is being asked to...more

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