California Supreme Court
Aug. 9, 2014
Wal-Mart expansion can avoid environmental review, state high court rules
The expansion of a Wal-Mart facility in Sonora can avoid review under the state's landmark environmental law, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday, rejecting arguments that to bypass review the project would first need to win
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SAN FRANCISCO - The expansion of a Wal-Mart facility in Sonora can avoid review under the state's landmark environmental law, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday, rejecting arguments that to bypass review the project would first need to win voters' approval. Lawyers disagreed on the ruling's potential impact. Those opposed said it could open a broad path for compan...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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