Environmental Law 
US appeals court weighs new Gulf drilling plans – AP – msnbc.com
an attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center. “We’re back to the same old, same old two years later.” Government attorneys say the permits were thoroughly vetted and environmentally sound. And Shell’s lawyers argued that new government safety …
Vote no on Prop. 28 – don’t let politicians forget who put them in office – San Francisco Gate
The Los Angeles Times reported on Dec. 30, 2009, “Two months after state lawmakers exempted a football stadium proposed for the City of Industry from environmental laws, the sports venue’s developer has contributed $300,000 to a ballot measure …
S.C. bill would undermine efforts to stop Savannah River deepening – The Post and Courier
It is the PCA that ultimately could stop the ill-conceived dredging plan. The Southern Environmental Law Center claims in one lawsuit that the Savannah River deepening project must meet PCA standards, and that it has not. Lawsuits to stop the … Continue reading
China’s fight against bribery and corruption – Marketwatch
Stringent anti-bribery laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act … corruption and fraud within an environment where whistle blowing for genuine good cause is encouraged. A risk assessment typically involves conducting a “fault …
Group’s lawsuit targets Luminant power plant – CBS News
Luminant spokeswoman Ashley Barrie says the company stands by its record of meeting or exceeding all environmental laws. Luminant is reviewing the suit. The Environmental Integrity Project filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Sierra Club against …
Sheriff: 2 restaurant inspectors accepted bribes – msnbc.com
The joint investigation between the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Integrity Unit, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement … goal is to keep people who are eating safe in a healthy environment,” said Channel 4′s Melanie Lawson, who reports every …
SCC approves Dominion Virginia Power energy-saving programs – Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Even with these new programs, Virginia remains far short of meeting the General Assembly’s goal of 10 percent energy savings by 2022,” said attorney Jill Tauber with the Southern Environmental Law Center in Charlottesville. “Dominion is making …
Md. Gov. to Sign Environmental Bills, Phylicia’s Law – WBOC
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)- Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to sign environmental bills from his own legislative package including measures to increase the state’s so-called flush tax and limit where new residential septic systems can be installed.
ConocoPhillips Becomes One of the World’s Largest Independent E&P Companies – Yahoo Finance
environmental and other laws applicable to our business. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory …
Avanti Mining Inc. Final Environmental Assessment Application Accepted for Formal Review – msnbc.com
The CEA Agency will conduct its environmental review concurrently with the BC EAO … excepting as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
