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EPA Administrator Zeldin Unveils Sweeping Measures to Address PFAS Contamination

Tue May 27th, On Compliance Counseling, Environmental Law, by

On April 28, 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled sweeping measures to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination in the United States. Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS have faced scrutiny (and been the subject of litigation) for several years, and EPA’s new measures are designed to both “stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems,” and, “establish a clear liability framework that ensures […]

Phase I vs. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each?

Thu May 22nd, On Environmental Law, by

Conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an essential part of environmental due diligence when considering a potential commercial real estate acquisition. In some cases, a Phase II ESA will be necessary as well. What’s the difference? Learn more from an experienced California environmental attorney at Bick Law LLP: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) What is a Phase I ESA? Conducting a Phase I ESA […]

SCOTUS in Loper Bright Sends Us Back 40 Years

Tue Jul 2nd, On Environmental Law, by

Last Friday, June 30th, 2024, in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo et al., case number 22-451, and Relentless Inc. et al. v. Department of Commerce et al., case number 22-1219, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated a powerful and longstanding precedent that has controlled administrative law for 40 years. The high court’s 6-3 decision overruled Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, pursuant to which federal judges have deferred […]

SCOTUS Agrees to Review EPA’s Authority to Issue Narrative Effluent Limitations under the Clean Water Act

Mon Jul 1st, On Environmental Law, by

SCOTUS Grants City and County of San Francisco’s Petition for Writ of Mandate On May 28, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue of whether the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has authority to establish narrative effluent limitations under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). After the Ninth Circuit answered this question affirmatively in favor of the EPA, the City and County of San Francisco (“San […]

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