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God Squad Exempts Gulf Oil from Endangered Species Act – What It Means for Business

By Stuart Kaplow on Posted in Codes and Regulations, Environmental
In a decision as rare as it is consequential, the Endangered Species Committee, better known as the “God Squad,” voted unanimously on March 31, 2026, to exempt all oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities in the Gulf of America from compliance with the Endangered Species Act. For business leaders, particularly those in energy, … Continue Reading

Maryland Expands Bat Protections: New Law Shifts Approach to Biodiversity

By Stuart Kaplow on Posted in Codes and Regulations, Environmental, Federal, State
Biodiversity degradation is an existential crisis affecting planetary and human health. Since the enactment of the federal Endangered Species Act in 1973, populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish have dropped a shocking 68%. As scientists and policymakers grapple with addressing the rapid and widespread decline in species, states like Maryland are exploring regulatory strategies … Continue Reading
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