Proposed timber sales in Oregon have environmental groups taking on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in federal court. Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center, Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands claim the sales do not meet the standards set forth in federal environmental...
Environmental Litigation
Oregon judge shoots down civil litigation by students
While some young students spend their time writing papers about changes they would like to see in society, two Oregon students went as far as to take their mission to a circuit court in an effort to hold the state to its environmental liability. The girls, ages 11 and...
Timber workers sue federal agency over Oregon land
A case of environmental litigation is brewing out of Portland, Oregon. The American Forest Resource Council, a group in Portland that is involved with the timber industry, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The American Forest...
Does Your Car Get Less MPG than Advertised? – Small Claims Court as an Environmental Litigation Option
Have you purchased an automobile based on its advertised fuel economy? Have you found that when you actually take the car out on the road the average gas mileage is much less than advertised? If so, you might be able to sue your automobile manufacturer in small...
CLG Helps Tenant Win Six-Figure Moldly Rental Trial Verdict
Do you live in a rental property with mold growth that is affecting your health? Are you an owner of a rental property facing moldy rental claims from tenants? If you answered yes to either of these questions, obtaining knowledgeable counsel to assist you is...
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Wetland Case
If you own property with wetlands, or are concerned about the development of property with wetlands, the attorneys at Chenoweth Law Group can help you understand your environmental litigation options under the Clean Water Act (CWA). These options may soon change,...
Advocacy Group Fights for Clean Air in Columbia Gorge
An environmental advocacy group filed a complaint with the Oregon Court of Appeals saying that officials overseeing the Columbia Gorge are not doing enough to curb pollution and ensure high quality of air for years to come. The Columbia River Gorge Commission recently...
Washington Limits Private Party Superfund Recovery
If you are considering taking steps to clean up a contaminated site, or if you have questions regarding a hazardous waste site that you own or may be liable for, it is wise to seek legal counsel before doing so. At Chenoweth Law Group, our Environmental Practice...
