On June 26, 2026, FERC accepted New York Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (NYISO) proposal to modify its Installed Capacity market rules to address seasonal reliability risks and to account for seasonal availability of capacity supply. In doing so, FERC found that the revisions will enhance NYISO’s ability to send appropriate price signals through the Installed
Expedited judicial process coming to Windham County court
This story by Chris Mays was first published in the Brattleboro Reformer on July 14, 2026.
BRATTLEBORO — Defendants in criminal court in
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will shut down amid legal dispute with parent company
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will shut down at the end of the year after its corporate parent cut off funding and evicted its three staffers Wednesday. The move leaves $600,000 a year
FWS and NMFS Finalize Rule Rescinding ESA Definition of “Harm”
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) and National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) (collectively, the “Services”) jointly finalized a rule rescinding the regulatory definition of “harm” under the federal Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). The final rule will take effect 60 days after publication and represents the culmination of the Services’ April
Supreme Court Ends For-Cause Removal Protections for Members of Independent Federal Agencies and Commissions Such as FERC
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (Supreme Court or Court) issued two companion decisions eliminating for-cause removal protections for commissioners of federal independent agencies—such as FERC—but creating a carveout for members of the Federal Reserve Board. In a 6-3 decision in Trump v. Slaughter, the Supreme Court overturned Humphrey’s Executor
Judge rejects bid for new lawyer by Burlington man accused of shooting three Palestinian students
BURLINGTON – A Vermont judge has denied a request for a new lawyer by a Burlington man accused of shooting and wounding three Palestinian college students more than two years ago.
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FERC Denies Gas Plant Developer’s Waiver Request to Change Equipment Due to Procurement Concerns
On July 2, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) denied a waiver request filed by Chestnut Run Energy LLC (Chestnut Run) seeking a one-time limited waiver of certain requirements under PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.’s (PJM) Open Access Transmission Tariff (Tariff) to allow Chestnut Run to implement an equipment change to its proposed combined
NRC Proposes Removing ALARA from Radiation Protection Rules
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to eliminate its “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standard from its radiation protection regulations.
Vermont Conversation: Some joy, some tragedy. 2 Vermont authors on the struggles of rural living
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California Court Rules: Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation Is Sexual Harassment
A recent court of appeals case, Decloedt v. Radnet Management, Inc. establishes that harassment based on an employee’s sexual orientation qualifies as “sexual harassment” under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The ruling also has implications for employers who rely on arbitration agreements to resolve employment disputes.
The Arbitration Issue: Why This Matters
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