President Joe Biden recently signed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at accelerating semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. This new law exempts specific semiconductor facilities from undergoing further federal environmental reviews, a significant move intended to expedite the implementation of projects funded by the substantial $52.7 billion CHIPS Act. The CHIPS Act represents a […]
Judge Rules in Favour of eBay in Environmental Lawsuit
In a significant legal outcome, a United States federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against eBay. This case revolved around the claim that eBay had violated environmental laws by permitting the sale of hazardous products on its platform. The judge’s ruling emphasized eBay’s role as a facilitator, not as […]