The traditional Western approach of business and environmental law is the approach of seeking the greatest profit possible for business, while not being concerned about negative environmental consequences.

The prior appropriation doctrine focuses on the best economic use of water resources.

The purpose behind passing The Rivers and Harbors Act was purely for environmental reasons, not because it helped with commerce.

Albert Albertson owns Acme, Inc. Albert’s business chronically makes workers handle asbestos-related material on a daily basis as part of their job duties. Barry Barrison and Carly Carlison both work at Acme, Inc.   Barry is a heavy smoker, smoking four packs a day. He started smoking in 1980. Barry started working at Acme, Inc., for Albert in 1999.   Carly does not smoke and is not exposed to second hand smoke. She started working at Acme, Inc., in 1999 too. Carly is diagnosed with lung cancer in 1998. In 2000, she sues Albert and Acme., Inc. arguing that her job caused her cancer.   Barry is diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999. He sues Albert and Acme, Inc., in 2010 also arguing that his job caused his cancer.   Does Carly have a valid claim against Albert Albertson and Acme, Inc.?

A plaintiff cannot sue a defendant for both a trespass and nuisance cause of action at the same time; a plaintiff must pick only one cause of action.

Jake, Kelly, and Ivan all live next to a large body of water. Ivan was the first to move to the area, and Ivan was the first to use the water.  Jake moved in next and began using the water, followed by Kelly a couple of years later.  Laura does not live next to the body of water, but frequently visits the home of Ivan since they are in a relationship.  Jake, Kelly, and Ivan all use the body of water for their own uses in their homes. Who would be considered riparians in this situation?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an administrative agency. This means that the EPA has the power to do the following:

In a criminal case, the person bringing the case is called the plaintiff and the person defending themselves is called the defendant.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an administrative agency. This means that the EPA has the power to do the following:

Intellectual property is intangible property.