According to the city, the EPA’s ocean wastewater permit contains “generic” prohibitions on violating applicable water standards without specifying exactly how much pollution can occur without risking enforcement under the federal Clean Water Act.
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'Acceptance' of Return-to-Work Policies Permeates Big Law
“What we found was, the majority of law firms aren’t forcing people back to the office full time (and are) not being particularly strident in their enforcement, and lawyers are saying, ‘Oh, this strikes a good balance,’” one analyst said.
State Appellate Court Rejects Police Officer's Claim That Day-to-Night Shift Resulted in Adverse Employment Action
Associate Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian wrote that while the transfer could constitute an adverse employment action, with such issues as a lifestyle change and family life balance, there was no factual showing to support the union’s claim.
Tenth Circuit Reinforces Plain Meaning Rule in IRS Church Audit Protections Case
The court held that special audit procedures in I.R.C. Section 7611 designed to protect churches’ First Amendment rights do not constrain the IRS’s power to obtain records via third-party summonses in investigating churches.
Former GE Legal Chief to Join Paul Weiss
Michael Holston said one of the draws of Paul Weiss was the opportunity to work with Scott Barshay, chair of the firm’s Corporate Department. “I think Scott is the best M&A lawyer in the world,” Holston said.