Environmental

  • July 03, 2025

    NC Gov. Vetoes Bill Stamping Out Carbon Reduction Target

    North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has rejected a piece of legislation that would have eliminated the state's 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions by 70%, saying it would cost ratepayers in the long run and keep the Tar Heel State too beholden to natural gas.

  • July 03, 2025

    DHS Says Feds Aren't Funding Everglades Detention Center

    The federal government is distancing itself from the new migrant detention center in the Everglades, saying in a court filing Thursday that it has not "implemented, authorized, directed or funded" the "Alligator Alcatraz" camp.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

  • July 03, 2025

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.

  • July 03, 2025

    Cooley Leads AI-Focused Chipmaker Ambiq's $75M IPO Filing

    Venture-backed chipmaker Ambiq Micro Inc. filed for a $75 million initial public offering Thursday, with Cooley LLP advising it and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP representing the underwriters, marking the latest artificial intelligence-related startup to pursue an IPO.

  • July 02, 2025

    Energy Firm Says Tribal Nonprofit Trade Secret Suit Too Vague

    An energy infrastructure consulting firm called on an Oregon federal judge to throw out a Native American nonprofit's lawsuit alleging the firm's founder and tribal liaison misappropriated its trade secrets, saying the nonprofit has failed to identify the trade secrets with any particularity.

  • July 02, 2025

    FCC Floats Pole Attachment Reform In 'Build' Agenda Kickoff

    Changes to utility pole attachment rules to expedite broadband deployment could be among the first actions under a much wider "Build America" agenda unveiled Wednesday by the Federal Communications Commission chief.

  • July 02, 2025

    EQV Ventures' Upsized IPO Tops 4 Listings Totaling $830M

    Energy-focused special purpose acquisition company EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. II began trading Wednesday after pricing an upsized $420 million initial public offering, in the largest of four SPAC IPOs totaling $830 million.

  • July 02, 2025

    Solar Farm Halt Can't Rest On Federal Tax Credits, Judge Says

    A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a NextEra Energy solar farm in Kansas, saying arguments that the project can't receive federal clean energy tax credits until it undergoes an environmental review aren't supported by law.

  • July 02, 2025

    Judge Backs Forest Service In Idaho Logging Project Dispute

    An Idaho federal judge has tossed Rocky Mountain conservation advocates' lawsuit alleging the U.S. Forest Service failed to properly analyze impacts on animal species when it approved a logging and construction project in the Idaho panhandle.

  • July 02, 2025

    Demolition Contractor Sues Over Alleged Project Lockout

    A contractor dismantling a former coal-fired power plant in western Pennsylvania is seeking a court order preventing its replacement from removing scrap material and equipment during a dispute with the developer who wants to turn the site into a data center.

  • July 02, 2025

    GOP Reps. Want Probe Of RI Judge Blocking Funding Freeze

    Two Republican U.S. House members have asked the First Circuit to investigate a Rhode Island federal judge who blocked a Trump administration spending freeze, claiming the judge's link to a funding recipient constitutes a conflict of interest, one of those congressmen's office confirmed to Law360 Pulse on Wednesday.

  • July 02, 2025

    DC Circ. Stands By Decision Nixing $7B Power Line Fight

    The D.C. Circuit has rejected an en banc rehearing petition from Illinois landowners and farmers challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to issue a license for the $7 billion Grain Belt Express transmission project, affirming an appellate panel and a district court's findings that the plaintiffs lack standing.

  • July 02, 2025

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    After justices and oral advocates spent much of an argument pummeling a lower court's writing talents, one attorney suggested it might be time to move on — only to be told the drubbing had barely begun. Here, Law360 showcases the standout jests and wisecracks from the 2024-25 U.S. Supreme Court term.

  • July 01, 2025

    DC Circ. Tosses Mich. Utility's Grid Upgrade Challenge

    A D.C. Circuit panel Tuesday upheld the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's refusal to grant a Michigan transmission owner sole ownership of grid upgrades needed to serve a Michigan solar farm, rejecting arguments that existing agreements guaranteed it full ownership rights.

  • July 01, 2025

    Energy Cos. Say Italy Can't Escape $23M In Awards

    Three companies looking to enforce $23 million in arbitral awards against Italy in D.C. federal court over revoked renewable energy incentives have opposed the country's new argument saying it has not waived its sovereign immunity since the underlying awards have been set aside.

  • July 01, 2025

    The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

    The term's sharpest dissents often looked beyond perceived flaws in majority reasoning to raise existential concerns about the role and future of the court, with the justices accusing one another of rewarding executive branch lawlessness, harming faith in the judiciary and threatening democracy, sometimes on an emergency basis with little briefing or explanation.

  • July 01, 2025

    Justices Face Busy Summer After Nixing Universal Injunctions

    The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit nationwide injunctions was one of its biggest rulings of the term — a finding the court is likely going to be dealing with all summer. Here, Law360 takes a look at the decision, how it and other cases on the emergency docket overshadowed much of the court's other work, and what it all means for the months to come.

  • July 01, 2025

    Hurricane Beryl Lawsuits Combined Into MDL

    The Texas Multi-District Litigation Panel has agreed to consolidate cases stemming from a July 2024 hurricane into an MDL.

  • July 01, 2025

    Texas Solar Co. Files Ch. 7 Liquidation With $3.9M Liabilities

    A small Texas residential and commercial solar company has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in federal court, citing $3.9 million in liabilities.

  • July 01, 2025

    State Of 2025 Energy Dealmaking: Midyear Report

    Energy dealmaking has been roiled by drastic policy shifts under President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress. Here, Law360 looks at factors that are causing investors to be cautious in some instances and rush to finalize projects in others.

  • July 01, 2025

    Willkie Lands Former Orrick Energy Leader In Houston

    The former global energy and infrastructure sector leader at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has moved his practice to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Houston, Willkie announced Tuesday.

  • July 01, 2025

    Arrival Investors Seek Approval For $13.3M Partial Settlement

    Investors in bankrupt electric vehicle company Arrival are seeking the OK for a nearly $13.3 million deal to end claims the company presented a flashy, profitable business plan when it went public through a special purpose acquisition company only to scale back its ambitions a year later.

  • June 30, 2025

    Newsom Signs CEQA Reform, Aiming To Ease Housing Crisis

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday evening signed into law two bills overhauling the state's landmark environmental law to knock down hurdles to new development in an effort to address the state's ongoing housing shortage.

  • June 30, 2025

    Feds Defend Authority To End NY Congestion Pricing Deal

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has told a Manhattan federal judge that courts cannot handcuff it to now-disfavored policies of earlier administrations, while New York transportation agencies maintain that the federal government is grasping at illusory legal arguments to justify trying to shut down congestion pricing.

Expert Analysis

  • When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

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    As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.

  • 3 Corporate Deposition Prep Tips To Counter 'Reptile' Tactics

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    With plaintiffs counsel’s rising use of reptile strategies that seek to activate jurors' survival instincts, corporate deponents face an increased risk of being lulled into providing testimony that undercuts a key defense or sets up the plaintiff's case strategy at trial, making it important to consider factors like cross-examination and timing, say attorneys at Dentons.

  • Series

    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • DOE Grant Recipients Facing Termination Have Legal Options

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    Federal grant recipients whose awards have recently been rescinded by the U.S. Deparment of Energy have options for successfully challenging those terminations through litigation, say attorneys at Bracewell.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • Statistics Tools Chart A Path For AI Use In Expert Testimony

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    To avoid the fate of numerous expert witnesses whose testimony was recently deemed inadmissible by courts, experts relying on artificial intelligence and machine learning should learn from statistical tools’ road to judicial acceptance, say directors at Secretariat.

  • A Look At Texas Corp. Law Changes Aimed At Dethroning Del.

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    Seeking to displace Delaware as the preferred locale for incorporation, Texas recently significantly amended its business code, including changes like codifying the business judgment rule, restricting books and records demands, and giving greater protections for officers and directors in interested transactions, say attorneys at Fenwick.

  • Justices Hand Agencies Broad Discretion In NEPA Review

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    By limiting the required scope of reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County could weaken the review process under NEPA, while also raising questions regarding the degree of deference afforded to agencies, say attorneys at Foley Hoag.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

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    If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Justices Widen Gap Between Federal, Calif. Enviro Reviews

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    While the U.S. Supreme Court's recent opinion in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, narrowed the scope of National Environmental Policy Act reviews, it may have broadened the gulf between reviews conducted under NEPA and those under the California Environmental Quality Act, say attorneys at Hanson Bridgett.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

  • Seven County Ruling Should Trim Agency Enviro Analysis

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County provides needed clarity for infrastructure projects by expressly directing agencies to narrow environmental reviews, and reducing the threat of litigation if even tangential issues are not exhaustively evaluated, say attorneys at Dentons.

  • Series

    Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.

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