California Granted Power to Self-Regulate Auto Emission Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency celebrated a triumphant victory on Wednesday, March 9, when California recovered the authority to establish emission…
California’s Microplastic Initiative to Turn the Tides of Plastic Pollution
They are present on every body of water on Earth – from remote oceans currents to pristine mountain lakes –…
U.S. Supreme Court to consider limitation of EPA in landmark case: West Virginia vs. EPA
At a time when carbon emissions stand at the forefront of public concern, legislators and advocacy groups throughout the United…
Orange County Oil Spill Culminates in Multifaceted Lawsuit
On the morning of October 2, 2021, Orange County residents awoke to a coastal oil spill of approximately 25,000 gallons,…
A Warm Welcome to Recent UCLA Law Grad: Lauren Partch
Bick Law LLP is delighted to announce the hiring of recent UCLA law graduate, Lauren Partch, who will be joining…
Bick Law Welcomes Newest Hire
Greetings to all our readers and environmental law audience members. My name is Micah Porter, and I am excited…
Busy Final Weeks For Trump’s EPA and Department of Interior
The current leadership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) used the remaining time in Trump administration to alter the…
Clean Air Act: The Status of EPA’s Methane Regulation Rollbacks and Associated Litigation
Methane is the main ingredient of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas (“GHG”) with a short half-life. When methane…
EPA’s Groundwater Guidance Is Vague, Not Likely To Be Finalized
This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a draft guidance on compliance with the Supreme Court decision regarding…
SEC Signals Intention to Encourage Increased ESG Investing, Possible Guidelines
The current SEC Commissioner, Allison Lee, recently signaled the agency’s desire to encourage financial institutions to consider environmental issues when…