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2007

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From Walden To Wall Street: Frontiers Of Conservation Finance, Edited By James N. Levitt, Patrick J. Redmond Jan 2007

From Walden To Wall Street: Frontiers Of Conservation Finance, Edited By James N. Levitt, Patrick J. Redmond

Natural Resources Journal

No abstract provided.


Corporate Accountability For Environmental Human Rights Abuse In The Developing Nations: Making The Case For Punitive Damages Under The Alien Tort Claims Act, Audrey Koecher Jan 2007

Corporate Accountability For Environmental Human Rights Abuse In The Developing Nations: Making The Case For Punitive Damages Under The Alien Tort Claims Act, Audrey Koecher

Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy

No abstract provided.


A Tale Of Two Greenways: A Comparative Study Of Greenway Projects, Gabrielle Markeson Jan 2007

A Tale Of Two Greenways: A Comparative Study Of Greenway Projects, Gabrielle Markeson

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Comment discusses the recent trend in urban planning which places an emphasis on creating smart growth communities, which encourage mixed land use, alternative modes of transportation, and incorporating green space in development to combat urban sprawl. Smart growth communities often offer greenways, which encompass a broad range of green space including open space along rivers and streams, natural or landscaped courses for pedestrian or bicycle passage, open space connectors for parks, and linear parks designated as parkways, among others. The Comment discusses the environmental, economic, and health benefits of greenways. While greenways have become desirable, many communities aren't successful …


Negligence-Based Environmental Crimes: Failing To Exercise Due Care Can Be Criminal, Joseph J. Lisa Jan 2007

Negligence-Based Environmental Crimes: Failing To Exercise Due Care Can Be Criminal, Joseph J. Lisa

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Opening The Floodgates: The Roberts Court's Decision In Rapanos V. United States Spells Trouble For The Future Of The Waters Of The United States, Bill Currie Jan 2007

Opening The Floodgates: The Roberts Court's Decision In Rapanos V. United States Spells Trouble For The Future Of The Waters Of The United States, Bill Currie

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Aviall Services V. Cooper Industries: From Bad To Worse, Is There Any Hope For Prps Conducting Voluntary Cleanups, Karen Fox Jan 2007

Aviall Services V. Cooper Industries: From Bad To Worse, Is There Any Hope For Prps Conducting Voluntary Cleanups, Karen Fox

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Arc Ecology V. United States Dep't Of The Air Force - Anchors Away: The Potential For Non-Extraterritorial Statutory Application To Contaminate The Environment And International Relations, Jerre S. Riggs Jan 2007

Arc Ecology V. United States Dep't Of The Air Force - Anchors Away: The Potential For Non-Extraterritorial Statutory Application To Contaminate The Environment And International Relations, Jerre S. Riggs

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Cleaning Up Disaster Or Making More - A Look At Avenues Of Relief For Those Devastated By The Clean-Up Efforts Of Hurricane Katrina, Samatha Turino Jan 2007

Cleaning Up Disaster Or Making More - A Look At Avenues Of Relief For Those Devastated By The Clean-Up Efforts Of Hurricane Katrina, Samatha Turino

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


A Field Of Failed Dreams: Problems Passing Effective Ecoterrorism Legislation, Alyson B. Walker Jan 2007

A Field Of Failed Dreams: Problems Passing Effective Ecoterrorism Legislation, Alyson B. Walker

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Eagle Environmental Ii, L.P. V. Commonwealth: The Harms/Benefits Test And Appealing The Environmental Hearing Board - Who Decides The Standard Of Review, Meghan Flavin Jan 2007

Eagle Environmental Ii, L.P. V. Commonwealth: The Harms/Benefits Test And Appealing The Environmental Hearing Board - Who Decides The Standard Of Review, Meghan Flavin

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Waste Management Disposal Services Of Pennsylvania V Dep: Considering The Parameters Of The Deliberative Process Privilege In The Ehb Setting, Megan E. Shutte Jan 2007

Waste Management Disposal Services Of Pennsylvania V Dep: Considering The Parameters Of The Deliberative Process Privilege In The Ehb Setting, Megan E. Shutte

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Images Of Expertise: Converging Discourses On The Use And Abuse Of Science In Massachusetts V. Epa, David S. Caudill Jan 2007

Images Of Expertise: Converging Discourses On The Use And Abuse Of Science In Massachusetts V. Epa, David S. Caudill

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Knox V. United States Department Of Labor: The Potentially Risky Business Of Interpreting Asbestos Statutes, Jessica J. Suh Jan 2007

Knox V. United States Department Of Labor: The Potentially Risky Business Of Interpreting Asbestos Statutes, Jessica J. Suh

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Rag Cumberland V. Dep: An Agency's Volte-Face Statutory Interpretation - When Do Courts Stop Deferring And Start Judicial Interpretation, Dennis C. Lumia Jan 2007

Rag Cumberland V. Dep: An Agency's Volte-Face Statutory Interpretation - When Do Courts Stop Deferring And Start Judicial Interpretation, Dennis C. Lumia

Villanova Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Coalbed Methane: Crafting A Right To Sell From An Obligation To Vent, L. James Lyman Jan 2007

Coalbed Methane: Crafting A Right To Sell From An Obligation To Vent, L. James Lyman

University of Colorado Law Review

Coalbed methane ("CBM") is a rapidly growing source of energy in the United States, particularly in the Intermountain West. Rather than being captured and utilized, however, much of the recoverable CBM is released into the atmosphere as coal mine methane ("CMM), a byproduct of coal mining. Allowing a federal coal operator to capture and sell or otherwise consume CMM would reduce greenhouse emissions, provide additional fuel for power generation, and avoid the waste of valuable natural resources. However, there is sparse guidance from the federal government regarding the right of federal coal operators to engage in CMM sale. What little …


Remarks At The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock Conference At The University Of Colorado Law School, March 16-17, 2007, Congressman Mike Udall Jan 2007

Remarks At The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock Conference At The University Of Colorado Law School, March 16-17, 2007, Congressman Mike Udall

University of Colorado Law Review

No abstract provided.


Climate Change And The Poorest Nations: Further Reflections On Global Inequality, Ruth Gordon Jan 2007

Climate Change And The Poorest Nations: Further Reflections On Global Inequality, Ruth Gordon

University of Colorado Law Review

This article considers climate change from the perspective of the Third World and more particularly from the vantage point of the poorest nations in the international system. It concludes that those nations that are the most geographically and economically vulnerable will also have the least impact on mechanisms to halt the progress of this impending disaster. Hence, climate change is examined as yet another chapter in Third World powerlessness. Despite the fact that low-income nations participate in international deliberations, they do so from an exceedingly weak position that puts them in the untenable position of being on the receiving end …


The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock- Forward, Maxine A. Burkett Jan 2007

The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock- Forward, Maxine A. Burkett

University of Colorado Law Review

No abstract provided.


Indigenous People And Environmental Justice: The Impact Of Climate Change, Rebecca Tsosie Jan 2007

Indigenous People And Environmental Justice: The Impact Of Climate Change, Rebecca Tsosie

University of Colorado Law Review

The international dialogue on climate change is currently focused on a strategy of adaptation that includes the projected removal of entire communities, if necessary. Not surprisingly, many of the geographical regions that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change are also the traditional lands of indigenous communities. This article takes the position that the adaptation strategy will prove genocidal for many groups of indigenous people, and instead argues for recognition of an indigenous right to environmental selfdetermination, which would allow indigenous peoples to maintain their cultural and political status upon their traditional lands. In the context of climate …


The Animal Question: The Key To Coming To Terms With Nature, Jim Mason Jan 2007

The Animal Question: The Key To Coming To Terms With Nature, Jim Mason

Animal Law Review

No abstract provided.


At A Complex Crossroads: Animal Law In Indian Country, Rob Roy Smith Jan 2007

At A Complex Crossroads: Animal Law In Indian Country, Rob Roy Smith

Animal Law Review

Animals play an especially important role in Indian history and culture. The value of animals to the tribes is reflected in every aspect of their culture, from song and dance to land use and treaty terms. Tribes today are still dependent on fish and wildlife for ceremonies and everyday living. The tribes have translated their value for animals into creative ways to protect domestic animals and manage animal populations, including working with state and federal governments to co-manage fish and wildlife populations. This article begins with a discussion of criminal and civil jurisdiction within Indian Country. The article provides a …


Comparative Responsibility In Nonsubscriber Litigation Revisited After Kroger Co. V. Keng., Trek C. Doyle, Jarrett R. Andrews Jan 2007

Comparative Responsibility In Nonsubscriber Litigation Revisited After Kroger Co. V. Keng., Trek C. Doyle, Jarrett R. Andrews

St. Mary's Law Journal

The Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Kroger Co. v. Keng appears to resolve the question of whether an employer who does not subscribe to worker’s compensation can avail itself of the proportionate responsibility scheme in Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The question left unresolved is whether proportionate responsibility is available in nonsubscriber cases involving additional independently liable defendants. In Keng, the Court premised its holding on Texas Labor Code § 406.033, concluding nonsubscribing employers are prohibited from proving its employees were negligent. The Keng Court declined to decide whether proportionate responsibility was unavailable per se. …


Current Trends In Texas Charge Practice: Preservation Of Error And Broad-Form Use., William G. Arnot Iii, David Fowler Johnson Jan 2007

Current Trends In Texas Charge Practice: Preservation Of Error And Broad-Form Use., William G. Arnot Iii, David Fowler Johnson

St. Mary's Law Journal

Over the years Texas appellate courts have been wrestling with two overwhelming charge issues—charge preservation of error and broad-form use. Since the charge is the controlling document the jury uses to decide the factual issues of the case, it is of extreme importance. Before a party can complain on appeal about charge errors, the error must be preserved at trial. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) have a certain set of procedures for preservation of charge error. The Texas Supreme Court amended charge preservation of error practice in State Department of Highways & Public Transportation v. Payne. In the …


Judicial Review Of Arbitration Awards In The Fifth Circuit., Christopher D. Kratovil Jan 2007

Judicial Review Of Arbitration Awards In The Fifth Circuit., Christopher D. Kratovil

St. Mary's Law Journal

In the wake of a defeat in arbitration, trial lawyers seek appellate counsel looking for some method to escape the arbitrator’s decision. Most leave such offices disappointed after having been informed arbitration awards will be set aside by the courts “only in very unusual circumstances.” The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) fully endorses arbitration and liberally encourages its use as an alternative to traditional litigation. Consistent with Congress’ focus on speed, efficiency, and cost reduction, a critical goal of arbitration is to establish “finality” at the earliest possible point. Unfortunately, early finality is antithetical to robust appellate proceedings. Yet, the FAA …


The Path Of Least Resistance: The Effects Of Groundwater Law's Failure To Evolve With Changing Times Comment., Bruce E. Toppin Iii Jan 2007

The Path Of Least Resistance: The Effects Of Groundwater Law's Failure To Evolve With Changing Times Comment., Bruce E. Toppin Iii

St. Mary's Law Journal

Groundwater is a type of freshwater stored in the earth’s crust which does not flow through underground channels. In Texas, groundwater is becoming highly sought-after, and development of proper management and conservation models is crucial to preserve the resource for future generations. In Texas, ownership of groundwater is governed by the common law doctrine of absolute ownership, commonly mislabeled as the rule of capture. The absolute ownership doctrine still governs groundwater ownership, but its application has been judicially altered to limit the rights of landowners who wish to pump water from beneath their lands. Texas lawmakers also contributed to the …


Spam (Supremacy Clause, Public Forums, And Mailings): The Fifth Circuit's Interpretation Of The Can-Span Act In White Buffalo V. University Of Texas Comment., Jason A. Smith Jan 2007

Spam (Supremacy Clause, Public Forums, And Mailings): The Fifth Circuit's Interpretation Of The Can-Span Act In White Buffalo V. University Of Texas Comment., Jason A. Smith

St. Mary's Law Journal

Unsolicited email advertisement, spam, has been a problem of the internet since its inception. In the face of this onslaught, users have fought back with a variety of methods, involving filtering software. Users have also resorted to the courts, suing spammers under the “trespass to chattels” theory. Not all courts have agreed with this theory, as there is often little evidence of the owner’s use of their servers being adversely affected by a digital trespass. While the states were the first to address overwhelming amount of spam, Congress address the issue with the first nationwide anti-spam legislation, the CAN-SPAM Act. …


Parties' Defenses To Binding Arbitration Agreements In The Health Care Field & The Operation Of The Mccarran-Ferguson Act Comment., Elizabeth K. Stanley Jan 2007

Parties' Defenses To Binding Arbitration Agreements In The Health Care Field & The Operation Of The Mccarran-Ferguson Act Comment., Elizabeth K. Stanley

St. Mary's Law Journal

Arbitration is a process which allows parties voluntarily to refer their disputes to an impartial third person, an arbiter, selected by them to determine the parties’ rights and liabilities. Initially, arbitration was encouraged between corporate entities with equal bargaining power. But, due to federal policy favoring arbitration, the use of predispute arbitration agreements have increased dramatically, and such clauses can now be found in many noncommercial consumer contracts, especially those in the health care industry. The strong federal policy favoring arbitration originated with Congress’ passing of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Under the FAA, an arbitration agreement is enforceable if …


Refocusing Light: Alex Sheshunoff Management Services, L.P. V. Johnson Moves Back To The Basics Of Covenants Not To Compete., Michael D. Paul, Ian C. Crawford Jan 2007

Refocusing Light: Alex Sheshunoff Management Services, L.P. V. Johnson Moves Back To The Basics Of Covenants Not To Compete., Michael D. Paul, Ian C. Crawford

St. Mary's Law Journal

The law regarding covenants not to compete is a product of the tension between competing rights, including the right of companies to protect trade secrets, market share, and corporate goodwill. Companies use non-compete covenants to deter competition from former employees and discourage employees from job hopping. A covenant not to compete is generally defined as a contractual provision in which one party agrees to refrain from conducting business similar to that of the other party. Courts generally enforce covenants concerning activities after the termination of employment if such covenants are “reasonable in scope, time, and territory.” The promise cannot be …


The Storm Between The Quiet: Tumult In The Texas Supreme Court, 1911-21., Michael S. Ariens Jan 2007

The Storm Between The Quiet: Tumult In The Texas Supreme Court, 1911-21., Michael S. Ariens

St. Mary's Law Journal

The Texas Supreme Court from 1911–1921 is best known not for the law it made or the opinions it wrote, but for its failure to decide cases. Although the supreme court’s difficulty in clearing its docket existed before 1911, the number of outstanding cases exploded during the second decade of the twentieth century. Arguably, the issue of statewide prohibition and the divergent views held on that issue by members of the Texas Supreme Court was the driving force behind the disharmony and dysfunctionality of the court during this decade. Statewide prohibition explains why elections of candidates to the court were …


Texas's Attempt To Mitigate The Risks Of Contracts For Deed - Too Much For Sellers - Too Little For Buyers Recent Development., Shelayne Clemmer Jan 2007

Texas's Attempt To Mitigate The Risks Of Contracts For Deed - Too Much For Sellers - Too Little For Buyers Recent Development., Shelayne Clemmer

St. Mary's Law Journal

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