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Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers.  Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review.  Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests.  Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate changecreative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement,  and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Recent Energy, EPA, Climate & Environmental Law News

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Sep
8
2017
Congress Approves Package of Government Continuance and Public Safety Measures, Including Important Immigration Programs Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
15
2013
Congressional Issues Update - Summer 2013 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
16
2011
Court Invalidates EIR's Use of a Baseline Predicated On Future, Post-Approval Conditions For Analysis of Project's Impacts - Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Assn. v. City of Sunnyvale City Council, No. H035135 (6th Dist., December 16, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
13
2017
Court Rejects EPA’s Conditional Registration for Nanosilver Antimicrobial Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
15
2017
Do Pedestrian Detection Systems in Cars Save Lives? Stark & Stark
Sep
30
2017
DOJ and FAA Issue New Security Concerns in UAS Operations Polsinelli PC
Oct
28
2017
Don’t Ignore Vehicle Safety Recalls Stark & Stark
Jan
14
2022
EC Adopts Ban on Use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
13
2022
Energy & Sustainability IP Updates — October 2022 Mintz
Dec
20
2017
Energy Chief Grants FERC Short Extension to Consider Grid Resiliency Pricing Rules Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
25
2013
Energy Disclosures for Non-Residential Buildings Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
11
2014
Energy Reform Approved by the Mexican Congress Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
29
2024
Environmental Justice Update: EPA, Illinois EPA, and Chicago Settle Civil Rights Claims with Agreement to Prioritize EJ in Permitting ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
5
2023
EPA Adopts Updated Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard that Addresses PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Oct
29
2019
EPA and Corps of Engineers Issue Repeal of 2015 WOTUS Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
6
2023
EPA and the Corps Finalize New Definition of WOTUS … Again Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
Jun
17
2021
EPA Announces Winners of the 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Dec
15
2020
EPA Issues Draft Guidance on NPDES Permitting For Groundwater Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
26
2017
EPA, CDC and CPSC Investigating Potential Health Effects of Recycled Tire Crumb Used on Playing Fields and Playgrounds Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jul
22
2021
ESG Remains a Priority: SEC Asset Management Advisory Committee Adopts ESG Disclosure Recommendations Katten
Sep
3
2016
EU Sanctions Against Russia Adopted and Extended; Sanctions Extended Concerning Crimea and Sevastopol Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
8
2024
Europe: Agreement on EU ESG Ratings Regulation K&L Gates
May
7
2017
Family Sues Toy Drone Manufacturer for Christmas Day Injury Polsinelli PC
Jan
10
2018
FERC Declaratory Order Creates Uncertainty for Marketing Affiliates Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
22
2020
FERC Issues Order No. 2222 to Increase Participation of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregations in Organized Markets Van Ness Feldman LLP
Mar
6
2012
FERC Rejects Charges to GFAs for New Regional Transmission Project Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
19
2020
FERC Updates PURPA Rules and Dismisses Petition to Declare Jurisdiction over Net-Metering Sales K&L Gates
Sep
24
2019
Florida Court Peels Away Deceptive Label, Increasing Exposure in Class Actions Carlton Fields
 

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