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Dean John Eastman<\/a> was quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune <\/em>in an article entitled “State files lawsuit over EPA’s decision on auto emissions.” (Read article…<\/a>). Dean Eastman was quotes in this piece as follows:<\/p>\n

John Eastman, dean of the Chapman University School of Law, said the case is of such \u201cmonumental importance\u201d that it likely will reach the U.S. Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

He said the legal challenge could turn on how the courts interpret EPA’s waiver authority: Is it discretionary or is EPA required to issue permission if California meets all of the conditions?<\/p>\n

EPA has a strong case in that the federal government regulates commerce so there is precedent for national standards, Eastman said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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