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Refreshing unanimity in court’s interpretation of Superfund law

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Share Just four weeks after hearing oral argument, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a refreshingly clear, unanimous decision in Guam v. In an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court held that Guam could seek contribution from the U.S. United States. or a state].”. or a state].”.

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Ninth Circuit Holds Berkeley’s Gas Ban Preempted by U.S. Energy Policy & Conservation Act

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Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in California Restaurant Association v. The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. O n Monday, April 17, 2023, the U.S. City of Berkeley.