Major Federal Environmental Decisions, 2013
Major Federal Environmental Decisions, in 6 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FORUM (Pennsylvania Bar Institute 2013)
4 Pages Posted: 11 Sep 2020
Date Written: March 15, 2013
Abstract
This paper summarizes major developments in environmental cases during the 2012-13 term, during which the U.S. Supreme Court has had a fairly active environmental law docket involving recurrent issues of what constitutes a compensable taking under the 5th Amendment and a discharge under the Clean Water Act. It also has before it a few other cases that could have an impact on environmental law and litigation in Pennsylvania and beyond. This overview concludes with a recap of the Sebelius case – decided after last year’s Forum – which while concerning the federal Health Care Act could affect the implementation of federal environmental laws.
Keywords: Environmental Law, Supreme Court, 2013
JEL Classification: K32
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