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Abigail Pearl DeWeese and Josh Friedmann will present at the WSBA Environmental and Land Use Law Section Midyear Meeting on Friday, April 19. Their presentation will discuss recent housing-related legislation and legislative proposals, and explore what’s working within the legal policy options to address our ongoing housing affordability crisis in Washington. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gsTqRPCF #EnvironmentalLaw #LandUseLaw #AffordableHousing

💡Need to know the latest in NEPA? Our recent monthly blog covers the top trends you should have on your radar—and how Scout is here to help with your next project. 👇 #NEPA #SDVOSB #EnvironmentalLaw

The Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo dealt a significant blow to the power of federal agencies by ending the 40-year-old precedent commonly known as “Chevron deference.” Loper has now removed the judicial mandate that courts apply “Chevron deference” and defer to agencies on the interpretation of ambiguous language in laws pertaining to their authority. While it is unclear what impact this ruling will have in environmental enforcement cases as well as environmental regulations, federal judges will now have the power to decide what a law means for themselves, expanding the federal bench’s role in enforcement actions and policymaking. #LoperBrightRuling #ChevronDeferenceOverturned #environmentrules

🚨Key NEPA Trends🚨 Here are some insights from our latest monthly blog article, "Recent NEPA Case Law," authored by Melanie Hernandez and featured in the upcoming National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) annual report. Melanie, along with environmental attorneys Pam Hudson and Bilal Harris, identified five crucial trends that every environmental professional should be aware of. From shifting court dynamics to evolving agency practices, these trends could impact your NEPA projects. At Scout, we’re ready to help you navigate these changes with confidence. 👇 Check out our snapshot of the trends below and see how we can support your next NEPA project! https://lnkd.in/gE6P-yQm #NEPA #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalTrends #ScoutEnv #NAEP

2025 Case-Law Update 🏛️ The legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Stay ahead with this review of the latest judicial decisions in planning and environmental law.  ✔️ Key rulings from 2024 ✔️ Practical insights into their implications for planners, lawyers and policymakers Authors Ben Du Feu and Dr Alex Williams discuss cases heard in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court, including R (Tesco Stores) v Reigate & Banstead BC; Mead Realisations v SSLUHC; Marks and Spencer Plc v SSLUHC; and Friends of the Earth v SSLUHC. 📖 Read the update here: https://lnkd.in/ebMnwu49 Learn more about Ben Du Feu’s specialisms as a planning practitioner here: https://lnkd.in/e2K82wpQ Discover more about Dr Alex Williams’s specialist planning practice here: https://lnkd.in/eidDRtqJ #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalUpdates #CaseLaw

2024 was a year defined by change in the world of administrative law. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, the nation’s highest court has signaled that it is not done reflecting on its role in the administrative state. During oral arguments held on December 10, 2024, the justices weighed the requirements of NEPA, and specifically, what it means for an agency to review the “reasonably foreseeable environmental effects” of a proposed agency action. To learn more, read our latest #LegalAlert authored by Snell & Wilmer attorneys Ryan Regula, Charlene Warner, and Cole Craghan. https://bit.ly/3P8dPLM #LegalAlert #NEPA #AdministrativeLaw

Today, we’re spotlighting partner Craig Pendergrast! Craig has more than 35 years of experience in assessing and resolving risks, disputes, and other problems for clients in the real estate, environmental, and business law fields. He works closely with his clients to understand their concerns and goals and address their interests in a cost-effective and highly responsive manner. To learn more about Craig, visit https://lnkd.in/g5h8mMxg. #ContinuumLegalGroup #RealEstateLaw #RealEstateLitigation #EnvironmentalLaw #BusinessLaw

Join my colleagues as they outline what industry can expect from environmental and natural resource law, policy, enforcement, and litigation following the 2024 general election. #TheEnvironmentalLawFirm #2024Election

Supreme Court rules out linking a company's revenue to penalties for environmental damages! Stay informed with the latest legal updates. 📰 Let Bharat Law House be your trusted legal resource. 📞 Contact us at +91 9314955100 or visit www.bharatlawhouse.in for expert guidance. 💼" #LegalUpdates #SupremeCourt #EnvironmentalLaw #BharatLawHouse #LegalNews #StayInformed #NGT #LegalSupport #LawExperts #justiceprevails

Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox examines the environmental and energy law issues to watch in our 2025 Federal Forecast, and provides key updates for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. https://lnkd.in/eHmRkJgX