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CA emissions reporting rules illegal try to let CA regulate emissions worldwide, lawsuit says
A new lawsuit from the U.S. and California chambers of commerce and other business advocates says new California laws forcing businesses to report "climate" emissions violates both the First Amendment and Clean Air Act. -
CA 'Clean Fleet' rules challenged; Truckers say rules flout federal law, will 'wreak havoc' on economy
The California Truckers Association filed suit, seeking to block enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules they say conflict with federal law, violate the Constitution, and will hurt the economy -
Virginia lawmakers are ready to disconnect from California climate policies
A new bill in Virginia has been filed to repeal a 2021 law that made its vehicle emission policies follow California’s, where Gov. Gavin Newsom and state regulators are banning gas-powered car sales by 2035. -
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Lead Coalition in Defense of California’s Waiver for Clean Car Standards
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Lead Coalition in Defense of California’s Waiver for Clean Car Standards. -
Zierman: Newsom's orders to ban fracking, oil production in California is 'legally questionable'
Gov. Gavin Newsom's unprecedented announcement of bans on fracking and oil production in the state will do nothing to end the demand for energy products, a petroleum advocate said in a recent statement. -
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Webinar: How Automotive Companies Can Prepare for Upcoming Changes to International Trade, Labor, Environmental, and Safety Rules
In 2020, automotive companies faced unprecedented pandemic–driven challenges that are likely to continue in 2021 -
Federal judge sides with California in lawsuit over Quebec climate pact
SACRAMENTO — A federal judge has ruled that California's climate pact with Quebec does not interfere with the U.S. government's authority involving foreign affairs. -
California to receive $78.4 million from settlement with Fiat Chrysler over defeat device software allegations
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has joined the California Air Resources Board and the United States Department of Justice, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, to announce a joint settlement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and related companies. -
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP: $307.5M Class Settlement with Fiat Chrysler, Bosch Will Compensate Owners and Lessees, Provide Repairs that Protect Environment while Maintaining Performance and Fuel Economy
A class action settlement agreement filed by the consumer plaintiffs in the Fiat Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep (FCA) “EcoDiesel” Litigation will, if approved, provide eligible owners and lessees with substantial cash payments in addition to government-approved emissions modifications and extended warranties. -
States allege EPA violated Clean Air Act by failing to respond to state-submitted emissions plans
SAN FRANCISCO – Eight states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator after the states claim they have violated the Clean Air Act. -
Attorney says California Air Resources Board nitrogen oxide calculation is 'small snag' on path to environmentally friendly state
Attorney says California Air Resources Board emission calculation is 'small snag' that can be fixed -
Appeals court orders California Air Resources Board to change how it calculates greenhouse gas emissions
A California appeals court recently reversed a lower court’s decision to discharge a court order that had mandated the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to correct several violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) it had committed when it attempted to implement the state’s low carbon fuel standards regulations (LCFS). -
Appeals court rules that California's carbon allowance auctions not an illegal tax
A state appeals court recently ruled that California’s carbon allowance auctions, which are main aspects of its greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-trade program, are not an illegal tax. -
Ruling on controversial cap-and-trade auctions expected by late April
During the past four years, more than $4 billion from greenhouse gas emission credits that are auctioned off through the state’s cap-and-trade program have poured into California’s general fund. -
CARB hires assistant executive officer for environmental justice
SACRAMENTO — Veronica Eady has been installed as the California Air Resources Board assistant executive officer for environmental justice, according to a news release on Yubanet.com. -
Consumer alleges Audi installed 'defeat device' on cars
SAN FRANCISCO – A California man alleges he was deceived into buying a vehicle he believed was fuel efficient and has filed a class action. -
Pending litigation may hinder Gov. Jerry Brown's cap-and-trade program
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote next year on whether to extend the state’s cap-and-trade program to 2030. -
Investigation under way regarding California’s fuel prices
SACRAMENTO – Subpoenas have been issued to several oil refiners by the California attorney general in an investigation on how gas prices are put in place in California. -
Appellate briefs latest step in battle over California carbon auctions
SACRAMENTO – Six supplemental appellate briefs were filed on May 23 in the latest leg of a four-year lawsuit filed by manufacturers in connection with California’s carbon market auction system.