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United States Supreme Court Opens Door For Landowners To Challenge Decisions By Federal Regulators That Use Of Property Is Restricted By The Clean Water Act

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In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 31, 2016, that property owners could file suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the agency’s determination that their land contains “waters of the United States” covered by the Clean Water Act.   Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co., 578 U.S. – (2016)….
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United States Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Exxon’s Petition For Writ Of Certiorari Based Upon Alleged Due Process Violations

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In May 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Exxon’s petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of a $236 million trial judgment against it in a groundwater contamination case in New Hampshire.  The Court’s refusal to review the issues raised by Exxon leaves in place a verdict Exxon claims violates its due process rights.    …
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