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BONE CHILLING | Kirkus Reviews
Forget about solving all these crimes; the signal triumph here is (spoiler) the heroine’s survival. Another sweltering month in Charlotte, another boatload of mysteries past and present for overworked, overstressed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. A week after the night she chases but fails to catch a mysterious trespasser outside her town house, some unknown party texts Tempe four images of a corpse that looks as if it’s been chewed by wild hogs, because it has been.
What's Up With WOTUS?
The intricacies of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition continue to evolve, especially with recent changes initiated under the Trump administration and landmark clarifications from the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision. In Nossaman's California Water Views – 2025 Outlook, we dive into the latest developments, providing a an overview of significant regulatory changes underway to the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting processes.
What’s Up With WOTUS? | JD Supra
The intricacies of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition continue to evolve, especially with recent changes initiated under the Trump administration and landmark clarifications from the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision. In Nossaman’s California Water Views – 2025 Outlook, we dive into the latest developments, providing a an overview of significant regulatory changes underway to the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting processes.
Rewriting the Rules: The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on Clean Water Act Permits (Podcast)
In this episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Byron Gee, Willis Hon and Sara Johnson review in detail the recent Supreme Court opinion in City and County of San Francisco vs. EPA and its implications for Clean Water Act permittees. They discuss both the immediate fallout of this recent opinion and what may come next from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the world of Clean Water Act discharge permits.
Corps Permitting Developments Under A Second Trump Term
Just two months into President Trump's second term, project applicants are navigating a series of changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting. Upon his inauguration, President Trump issued a suite of Executive Orders (EOs) targeted at permit streamlining, particularly for traditional energy projects, with multiple EO sections focused on the CWA 404 permitting program that cuts across the permitting needs of many industry sectors.
Corps Permitting Developments Under a Second Trump Term | JD Supra
Just two months into President Trump’s second term, project applicants are navigating a series of changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting. Upon his inauguration, President Trump issued a suite of Executive Orders (EOs) targeted at permit streamlining, particularly for traditional energy projects, with multiple EO sections focused on the CWA 404 permitting program that cuts across the permitting needs of many industry sectors.
[Webinar] Executive Actions’ Impact on Energy, Transportation, and Water - February 12th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PT | JD Supra
Since January 20, 2025, there have been a number of executive orders and agency guidance and memoranda that have the potential to impact a wide range of industries nationwide. While the full impact of these actions is not yet known, our attorneys are following all of the developments and will provide insight on some of the changes that could affect energy, transportation, water, residential and commercial development projects during a webinar on February 12, 2025.
Dirt In The Ditches: A Practical Look At How The Sackett Decision Affects WOTUS Permitting Nationwide (Video)
In January 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Agencies) adopted a final rule altering the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), a key term that is referred to but not defined in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is crucial for determining CWA permitting jurisdiction.
Join Us For A Webinar On The Sackett Decision And Its Effect On WOTUS Permitting Nationwide - Environmental Law - United States
In January 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Agencies) adopted a final rule altering the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), a key term that is referred to but not defined in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is crucial for determining CWA permitting jurisdiction.
[Webinar] Dirt in the Ditches: A Practical Look at How the Sackett Decision Affects WOTUS Permitting Nationwide - March 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT | JD Supra
In January 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Agencies) adopted a final rule altering the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), a key term that is referred to but not defined in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is crucial for determining CWA permitting jurisdiction.
Biden Administration Finalizes Updated WOTUS Rule
On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (collectively, the Agencies) released their amendment to the January 2023 rule (January 2023 Rule) defining what constitutes waters of the United States (WOTUS) in order to incorporate the majority's opinion in Sackett v. EPA. We have previously reported extensively on Sackett and the varying iterations of the definition of WOTUS. You can view EPA's webpage on the amendment here.
Biden Administration Finalizes Updated WOTUS Rule | JD Supra
On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (collectively, the Agencies) released their amendment to January 2023 rule (January 2023 Rule) defining what constitutes waters of the United States (WOTUS) in order to incorporate the majority’s opinion in Sackett v EPA. We have previously reported extensively on Sackett and the varying iterations of the definition of WOTUS. You can view EPA’s webpage on the amendment here.
UPDATE: Agencies Announce Intent to Issue Final WOTUS Rule by September 1st | JD Supra
JULY WOTUS UPDATES: On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to top Republican lawmakers, confirming that the Corps: has temporarily paused processing all Approved Jurisdictional Determinations (AJDs) and is currently only issuing AJDs for areas where no water resources are involved (dry land AJDs) or where “water resources meet the terms of exclusions under the 2023 Rule or the pre-2015 regulatory regime.” The agencies...
Agencies Announce Intent To Issue Final WOTUS Rule By September 1st
On June 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced their intent to amend the Biden administration's January 2023 waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and issue a new final rule by September 1, 2023 – without first publishing a proposed rule and seeking public comment. The new rule will update the January 2023 WOTUS rule to be consistent with the United States Supreme Court's holding in Sackett v.
Agencies Announce Intent to Issue Final WOTUS Rule by September 1st | JD Supra
On June 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced their intent to amend the Biden administration’s January 2023 waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and issue a new final rule by September 1, 2023 – without first publishing a proposed rule and seeking public comment. The new rule will update the January 2023 WOTUS rule to be consistent with the United States Supreme Court’s holding in Sackett v.
U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Wetlands | JD Supra
In a 5-4 decision issued on May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the applicability of federal Clean Water Act regulatory authority over wetlands that have a relatively permanent connection to other federal waters. The crux of the Court’s holding in Sackett v. EPA is that, in order to be considered waters of the United States (WOTUS), wetlands and other water features must be “indistinguishable” from traditional navigable waters due to a continuous surface connection.
U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Wetlands
In a 5-4 decision issued on May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the applicability of federal Clean Water Act regulatory authority over wetlands that have a relatively permanent connection to other federal waters. The crux of the Court's holding in Sackett v. EPA is that, in order to be considered waters of the United States (WOTUS), wetlands and other water features must be "indistinguishable" from traditional navigable waters due to a continuous surface connection.
The best books with vacation spots perfect for hiding a body
I’ve never been to New Zealand, and this book makes me feel like I’m there with forensic odontologist Alexa Glock, who identifies bodies via dental records. She navigates men, murder, and the ocean in this tightly woven murder mystery that’s as much about her personal life as her professional one. I learned quite a bit about sharks and whales, and bonus, this mystery includes quicksand! Why should I read it?
SEC Staff Issues Additional COVID-19 Disclosure Guidance
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SEC Adopts Amendments To Financial Disclosures Relating To Acquired And Disposed Businesses
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Alaska’s Public-Education Crisis Sets a Dangerous Precedent
(Photo credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash) On June 28, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed the budget passed by the state’s legislature and announced a staggering $444 million in cuts to social-service programs and public education, including $135 million from the University of Alaska system.
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