Posted on May 18th, 2009 • by David Zatz
Tomorrow, the White House will propose new national vehicle emissions standards, a move that could end California’s lawsuit to continue their own standards. California had been allowed to set local emissions standards because of unique environmental conditions that led to more severe air-quality and health problems within parts of the state; 13 other states have [...]
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Posted on April 17th, 2009 • by David Zatz
In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the EPA had to determine whether so-called “greenhouse gas” emissions were a threat to health. According to the Detroit News, the EPA has now ruled that gases which have been tied to rising temperatures ”endanger the health and public welfare.” The decision will become final until after a 60-day public-comment period, [...]
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Posted on August 29th, 2008 • by Bill Cawthon
Kenneth I. Gluckman, Chrysler’s Vice President and Associate General Counsel, is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Louann Van Der Wiele has been appointed as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Product Litigation and Regulation to replace Mr. Gluckman. As Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Van Der Wiele becomes Chrysler’s lead [...]
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