This is FindLaw's collection of Environmental Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library. Environmental law is the collection of statutes and regulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, the wilderness, endangered wildlife and other environmental factors. The umbrella of environmental legislation covers many laws and regulations, yet they all work together toward a common goal, which is regulating the interaction between man and the natural world to reduce threats to the environment and increase public health. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
Environmental Law
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Environmental Law Articles
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New Permits Expand Wetlands Regulation-Half Acre or Less Now Regulated
Findlaw's discussion on the The United States Army Corps of Engineers regulation of wetlands that are 1/10 of an acre or more through the use of Nationwide Permits.
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Defending Contribution Claims Pursuant to the Spill Act
FindLaw's review of New Jersey's Spill Compensation and Control Act and an amendment addressing categories of potential contribution defendants.
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Site Assessments And Other Environmental Due Diligence Considerations From Site Owners' and Purchasers' Perspectives
FindLaw's discussion of ways to tailor site assessments to particular transactions and how a site assessment can be a valuable asset to a lender or purchaser of property.
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Real Estate Trends: Environmental Representations and Warranties in Acquisition Agreements
FindLaw's discussion of common issues relating to the language of environmental representations and warranties related to hazardous materials and ways that the drafting process can be used to minimize disputes and avoid future disagreements.
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Landfill Closure and Redevelopment: Three Case Studies
An analysis of municipal landfill assessments with guidance on how municipalities can better plan for landfill closure requirements. Learn more at FindLaw.com.
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Environmental Law Bulletin: Corporate Liability
FindLaw's discussion of environmental laws and regulations related to hazardous materials and strategies for businesses to limit their exposure to liability.
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Clean Water Act Summary
FindLaw's discussion of the Clean Water Acts of 1977 and 1987 and their role in establishing federal regulation of water pollution.
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Guidelines for Drafting Municipal Noise Control Ordinances
FindLaw's look at noise polution ordinances and the legal authority and mechanisms that municipalities use to regulate sound nuisances.
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Ignorance Is Not Bliss: What You Don't Know About Your Tenants May Hurt You
FindLaw's discussion of landlord liability for environmental contamination caused by a tenant and ways in which a landlord can limit their potential legal exposure.
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The Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42; 16 U.S.C. 3371-3378)
FindLaw's look at how provisions of the Lacey Act protect against the trafficking of wildlife, fish and plants.