all - Opinion Summaries

Wien v. State of Delaware

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Environmental Law
Defendant's conviction for violating the Wetlands Act is affirmed over his claim that the statute is unconstitutionally vague and overbroad.

Concerned Citizens v. City of La Habra

Attorney's Fees, Construction, Environmental Law, Government Law
In a challenge to the approval of the construction of a retail warehouse facility, even though the trial court found that the mitigated negative...

Commonwealth of Mass. v. EPA

Administrative Law, Environmental Law
The Clean Air Act does not authorize the EPA to regulate emissions based on their effects on global climate.

Lincoln Place Tenants Ass'n v. City of L.A.

Environmental Law, Government Law
In a matter involving a redevelopment project, defendant-City cannot disregard the mitigating conditions its placed on the demolition of certain...

Defenders of Wildlife v. Flowers

Administrative Law, Environmental Law
Defendant's determination that residential developments would have no effect on the Arizona pygmy-owl was not arbitrary and capricious.

State of Wyoming v. Pac. Legal Found.

Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law
In an action challenging the "Roadless Rule," which prohibits construction in inventoried roadless areas on National Forest System lands, defendants'...

Schutz v. Thorne

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Injury & Tort Law
Plaintiff's challenge to three Wyoming statutes, claiming that the statutes unconstitutionally limit equal access to hunting opportunities for...

Nat'l Ass'n of Home Builders v. Norton

Civil Procedure, Environmental Law
Dismissal of plaintiff's suit, asserting violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Endangered Species Act, is affirmed where the district...

Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe v. Ryan

Environmental Law, Government Contracts, Indian Law
Plaintiff-Indian Tribe is not eligible for funding to implement proposed restoration projects under the Indian Self-Determination and Education...

Defenders of Wildlife v. EPA

Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Water Law
Plaintiff's challenge to defendant-EPA's approval of New Mexico's water quality standards, as contrary to the federal Clean Water Act, is dismissed...