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Fifth Circuit Affirms Criminal Conviction for NPDES Violations

Ordinary, not gross, negligence is sufficient for criminal penalties to attach.

Federal Court Considers Climate Change Suit Dead in Water

The case was primarily dismissed on res judicata and collateral estoppel grounds, but Judge Guirola also gave a lengthy discussion on the plaintiffs' lack of standing.

Denver Court Dismisses Fracking Lawsuit

This may be the first hydraulic fracturing tort case to reach final judgment.

Articles »

Fracking's Alleged Links to Water Contamination and Earthquakes

By Barclay Nicholson, Kadian Blanson, and Andrea Fair

The jury is still out on the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing.

Managing a High-Volume Practice: Tips for Young Attorneys

By Melisa A. San Martin

By implementing basic but essential strategies into your everyday practice, you can effectively and efficiently progressed toward managing a high-volume caseload.

Emerging Risks in the Design and Construction of Green Buildings

By Christopher Nutter

The widespread adoption of green standards creates risks for almost any new building.

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