OIL DOI beats NEPA challenge to ConocoPhillips leases in Alaskan petroleum reserve at 9th CircuitSebastian Malo, Reuters, July 9, 2020 A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a ruling that the U.S. Department of the Interior had taken all necessary steps to gauge potential environmental risks from oil-and-gas leases it made in northern Alaska.  A three-judge panel of the 9th … read more

As the private sector in Alaska continues to navigate damage done to their livelihoods by COVID-19 and the crash of the global oil market, it is important that the State of Alaska take action to provide support for businesses until they can get back to work.  Much attention has been focused on financial aid. That aid has been critical for … read more

News of the Day :  Court Tosses Environmental Protest of EPA Covid-Era EnforcementBloomberg Law, July 8, 2020 The EPA can take its time responding to environmentalists’ request for increased transparency about the agency’s approach to enforcement during the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York refused to give the … read more