Perspective
Oct. 13, 2009
Mootness in the Regulatory Context
James Martin and Wendy Albers of Reed Smith apply Rosemere Neighborhood Association v. EPA to the mootness exception of voluntary cessation.
LITIGATION
By James Martin and Wendy AlbersYou have filed a complaint for injunctive or declaratory relief and are gearing up for litigation when suddenly the defendant voluntarily stops the challenged action or complies with the requested relief and moves to dismiss the lawsuit as moot. The defendant's actions may have halted the immediate dispute, but what about future disputes? Your client suspects the offending behavior will resume once the pendin...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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