Scalia

January 24, 2022

WOTUS to Get The SCOTUS Treatment, Again

On January 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on the scope and authority of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). The Court granted certiorari in the case of Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 19-35469, on appeal from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Continue reading

Real Estate and Environment, Water

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February 25, 2016

Frisbees, Flatulence and the Impact of Scalia’s Vacancy on Important Environmental Cases

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia undoubtedly had a significant impact on environmental law during his 30 years on the High Court. Known for his strong opinions and quotable prose, he often showcased both in opinions on environmental issues. Continue reading

Air, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas, Water

Allison A. Torrence, Clean Power Plan, Clean Water Act, Environmental Law, GHG, Justice Scalia, Obama, Scalia, Supreme Court, Vacancy, Waters of the United States