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INSIGHT: EPA’s Criminal Theory in Clean Air Act Breaks New Ground
March 28, 2019
The auto industry is witnessing a fundamental shift regarding the federal government’s legal theory of criminal liability, specifically as it relates to the Clean Air Act. The theory appeared in two cases last year. Neither was fully litigated—meaning the Environmental Protection Agency hasn’t had to defend its arguments—but they still provide important information on the future of enforcement.
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