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Supreme Court Leaves Price-Anderson Act Split In Place
On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected a plea to decide a critical question regarding the Price-Anderson Act (the PAA), the federal statute that governs suits stemming from public radiation exposure from nuclear facilities. Last year, in Mazzocchio v. Cotter Corp. the Eighth Circuit held that plaintiffs in nuclear public liability suits may rely on state-law tort standards of care rather than upon the federal nuclear-safety regulations that five other courts of appeal have held provide the exclusive standard of care in such cases.
United States Environment
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Federal Government Launches Consultation On Accelerated Major Project Approvals And “One Canadian Economy” Reforms
The Canadian federal government has launched a 30-day consultation on sweeping reforms to accelerate major project approvals, proposing a centralized one-year timeline and "one project, one review" approach. These legislative and regulatory changes aim to streamline infrastructure development while raising critical questions about Indigenous consultation, environmental oversight, and the balance between expedited approvals and meaningful public engagement.
Canada Energy
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Are Ultra-Processed Foods The Next Wave Of Greenwashing Claims?
Ultra-processed foods face mounting scrutiny not only for health concerns but now for their environmental impact, with critics alleging major food manufacturers contribute significantly to climate change through their global supply chains. As companies make sustainability commitments, questions arise about whether these efforts constitute genuine environmental progress or merely "greenwashing" - potentially exposing the industry to new forms of litigation similar to recent climate change and PFAS cases.
United States Environment
AP
Arnold & Porter
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