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Supreme Court allows case against US for causing toxic waste pollution in Guam

JURIST

MAY 25, 2021

The US Supreme Court ruled Monday in Guam v. United States that a case against the US for causing toxic waste pollution in Guam may proceed. This case originated from a lawsuit by Guam against the US accusing the Navy of causing the contamination at the Ordot Dump. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Guam.

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Is it too late for Guam to sue the Navy to pay for the cleanup of its dumpsite?

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APRIL 23, 2021

Navy and the territory of Guam that turns on interpretation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund statute. Guam is a 30-mile-long island located in the Pacific Ocean 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. Factual and legal background. United States.

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US Supreme Court hears arguments on California nonprofit law, Guam chemical waste site

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APRIL 29, 2021

Bonta and Guam v. United States , Guam insists that they have not run out of time to seek help from the US Navy in cleaning up the Ordot Dump. Guam took responsibility for the dump in 1950. The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. United States. This continued until the 1970s.

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Supreme Court takes up 14 more cases for 2020-21 term

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Plain error review arises when a defendant’s lawyer fails to preserve an issue on appeal, and the court reviews to see if a legal error at the trial court affected a defendant’s substantial rights or impacted the fairness, integrity or public reputation of the trial. Mahanoy Area School District v. In United States v.

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Court wrestles with Superfund contribution puzzle

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APRIL 28, 2021

Share Monday’s argument in Guam v. Guam is appealing a ruling by the U.S. Guam used it as a municipal waste dump after taking over responsibility for it in 1950. deliberately tried to insulate itself from liability by pursuing a CWA claim against Guam instead of a CERCLA action. But the U.S.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

link] The Kentucky Court of Justice has multiple services to help the self-represented linked to their Legal Self-Help page at: [link] The page includes multiple tutorials on subjects such as eviction relief, small claims, protective orders, and an online glossary of legal terms.

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US Supreme Court declines to review $16.5M California Superfund case

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JUNE 23, 2021

The defendants filed their peitition with the Supreme Court in March, highlighting differences between this case and a recent CERCLA case in Guam. California Superfund case appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. The post US Supreme Court declines to review $16.5M

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October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Renewals and EEO Obligations, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Rulemaking Comments and More

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

October starts with the TV license renewal deadlines for Television, Class A, LPTV, and TV Translator Stations in Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, N. Always review these dates with your legal and technical advisors, and note other dates not listed here that may be relevant to your operations.

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October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: License Renewals, Broadcast Ownership Filings, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, Rulemaking Comment Dates and More

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On or before October 1, radio stations in Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Marianas Islands, Oregon, and Washington and TV stations in Iowa and Missouri must submit their license renewal applications.

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Facebook facing antitrust lawsuits from FTC, multiple states and territories

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Facebook is facing antitrust lawsuits initiated Wednesday by the US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 46 states , Washington, DC, and Guam. The post Facebook facing antitrust lawsuits from FTC, multiple states and territories appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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September Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Regulatory Fees, Media Ownership and Sponsorship Identification Comments, Auction Applications, and More

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Looking ahead to October, radio stations in Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Marianas Islands, Oregon, and Washington and TV stations in Iowa and Missouri should be preparing their license renewal applications for submission on or before October 1. See the Form Three filing guide , here.

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Ninth Circuit Holds Berkeley’s Gas Ban Preempted by U.S. Energy Policy & Conservation Act

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APRIL 18, 2023

But local governments operate under varying legal parameters, and the Ninth Circuit decision has different implications for different building electrification requirements depending on location, legal landscape, and policy approach. This post is not expressing a legal opinion on Ithaca’s code.) Clean Air Act, not EPCA.

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Early October Regulatory Requirements - Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children's TV Reports, Captioning of Internet Programs, Noncommercial Ownership Reports, EEO and Renewal Obligations

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

This week, TV Newscheck published our latest summary of the state of many of the most significant legal issues facing TV broadcasters at the FCC and in Congress. In looking at the list, it is clear that this month is particularly important for broadcasters. Lots of regulatory deadlines.

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October Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Children’s Television Reports, EEO Obligations, Noncommercial Biennial Ownership Reports, and Incentive Auction Comment Deadlines

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

For TV stations, the 10 th also brings the obligation to submit Quarterly Children’s Television Reports on Form 398 to the FCC (as the 10 th falls on a Federal holiday, you may be able to file on the 11 th , but consult your legal advisor for details on that deadline). See our article here on the obligation to submit Mid-Term EEO Reports.

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July Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists and Other Public File Obligations, Lowest Unit Charge Periods, License Renewal, Copyright Filings and More

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JUNE 28, 2022

On July 13 , the LUR period begins for the election to be held on August 27 (Guam (Primary)). As always, review these dates with your legal and technical advisors, note other dates not listed here that may be relevant to your operations, and otherwise stay on top of all of your regulatory obligations.

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September Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Reg Fees, Foreign Government Program Certifications, Final Chance to Claim Reimbursement for Repacking Expenses, Comments on ATSC 3.0 and FTC Advertising Inquiry, and More

Broadcast Law Blog

AUGUST 28, 2022

Looking ahead to early October, October 1 is the deadline by which radio and television Employment Units in Alaska, American Samoa, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Missouri, N. Marianas Islands, Oregon and Washington. Issues with the public file have already led to fines imposed on TV broadcasters during this renewal cycle.

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Guam Catholic Church Revises Abuse Payout Plan

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JULY 21, 2022

Although there were opponents of submitting revisions, Guam Catholic Church and its bankruptcy creditors amended their original plan to pay damages to more than 270 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, including a disclaimer that” up to $64.3 million of the proposed payout is not guaranteed.”

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The Alert: January – March 2023

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JANUARY 4, 2023

While you can often act as your own registered agent, appointing a professional one can help you and your clients avoid many legal problems and mitigate risk. We can also serve as registered agent in Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and many international jurisdictions.

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US appeals court reinstates Guam law requiring in-person consultations before getting an abortion

JURIST

AUGUST 3, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that enjoined the enforcement of a Guam law requiring in-person consultations before obtaining an abortion. The case is an appeal from the US District Court for the District of Guam. Circuit Judge Kenneth K.

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Guam governor, attorney general face off over decades-old abortion ban

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MAY 15, 2024

In the 1990s, a federal district court in Guam blocked a total ban on abortion enacted by the territory’s legislature because it conflicted with Roe v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , Guam’s attorney general sought to lift the hold on the ban. The federal district court in Guam refused to reinstate the ban in a ruling last March.

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“In Isolated Guam, Abortion Is Legal. And Nearly Impossible to Get. The tiny U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean is thousands of miles from the nearest state, and has no resident doctors who perform abortions. Court decisions could cut access to pills, the only legal option left.”

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JUNE 26, 2023

“In Isolated Guam, Abortion Is Legal. Court decisions could cut access to pills, the only legal option left.” The post “In Isolated Guam, Abortion Is Legal. Court decisions could cut access to pills, the only legal option left.” And Nearly Impossible to Get. The tiny U.S.

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Refreshing unanimity in court’s interpretation of Superfund law

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MAY 25, 2021

Share Just four weeks after hearing oral argument, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a refreshingly clear, unanimous decision in Guam v. In an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court held that Guam could seek contribution from the U.S. United States. or a state].”.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Supreme Court to Tackle Superfund Liability at Guam Landfill (Sylvia Carignan, Bloomberg Law). Preczewski (Daniel Bialer & Julia Mikolajczak, Cornell Legal Information Institute). Supreme Court Rebuffs Bid for Universal Vote-by-Mail in Texas (Greg Stohr, Bloomberg). Infographic on Uzuegbunam v. Preview of Uzuegbunam v.

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Profile of a potential nominee: Ketanji Brown Jackson

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the 17 years following her graduation from law school, Jackson held a variety of legal jobs. She told senators that, during her time as a public defender, she was “struck” by how little her clients understood about the legal process, despite the obviously serious implications of criminal proceedings for their lives.

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Supreme Court allows case against US for causing toxic waste pollution in Guam

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Guam Catholic Church Revises Abuse Payout Plan

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US appeals court reinstates Guam law requiring in-person consultations before getting an abortion

Guam governor, attorney general face off over decades-old abortion ban

“In Isolated Guam, Abortion Is Legal. And Nearly Impossible to Get. The tiny U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean is thousands of miles from the nearest state, and has no resident doctors who perform abortions. Court decisions could cut access to pills, the only legal option left.”

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