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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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Jul
3
2012
EEOC Race Discrimination Case Against YRC/Yellow Transportation Ends with $11 Million Decree U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun
5
2016
Prime, Inc. to Pay Over $3 Million After Court Ruled it Used Discriminatory Hiring Practices U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mar
8
2020
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May
16
2011
Hyundai Ideal Electric Company to Pay $188,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Bias and Retaliation Suit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Oct
10
2014
Atchison Transportation of South Carolina to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Aug
8
2012
Caldwell Freight Lines to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Dec
10
2012
UPS Sued By EEOC for Religious Discrimination U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Dec
8
2014
Swissport Fueling to Pay $250,000 to Settle EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Lawsuit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun
14
2015
United Airlines to Pay over $1 Million To Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Dec
26
2011
EEOC Sues Midwest ISO for Disability Discrimination U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mar
14
2011
Energy Department Announces New Advance in Biofuel Technology U.S. Department of Energy
Mar
12
2011
Department of Energy Finalizes $50 Million Loan for Vehicle Production Group U.S. Department of Energy
Apr
17
2011
Robot Reworked to Analyze Radiation in Japan U.S. Department of Energy
Jan
23
2012
Increasing Energy Security U.S. Department of Energy
Jan
31
2012
Tapping into Wave and Tidal Ocean Power: 15% Water Power by 2030 U.S. Department of Energy
Apr
16
2011
DOE's Oak Ridge and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs Join with Dow Chemical to Develop Next-Generation Cool Roofs U.S. Department of Energy
Jul
30
2011
Department of Energy Cites Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Violations U.S. Department of Energy
Aug
18
2011
Department of Energy Awards Nearly $7 Million to Advance Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Storage Systems Research U.S. Department of Energy
Sep
16
2011
DOE Awards $43 Million to Spur Offshore Wind Energy U.S. Department of Energy
Oct
16
2011
Oil Company Pleads Guilty to Clean Air Act and Obstruction Crimes in Louisiana U.S. Department of Energy
Oct
28
2011
Department of Energy to Invest $60 Million to Develop Innovative Concentrating Solar Power Technologies U.S. Department of Energy
Nov
10
2011
Department of Energy Announces Funding to Help Consumers Better Manage Their Energy Consumption U.S. Department of Energy
Feb
1
2012
Energy Department, Volvo Partnership Builds More Efficient Trucks and Manufacturing Plants U.S. Department of Energy
Feb
12
2012
Taking Steps to Make Energy Data More Accessible U.S. Department of Energy
Jul
31
2011
Departments of Energy, Defense Partner to Install Fuel Cell Backup Power Units at Eight Military Installations U.S. Department of Energy
Aug
13
2011
Department of Energy Finalizes a $967 Million Loan Guarantee to Support the Agua Caliente Solar Project U.S. Department of Energy
Feb
25
2011
Department of Energy Finalizes $96.8 Million Loan Guarantee for Oregon Geothermal Project U.S. Department of Energy
Apr
1
2011
Department of Energy Launches "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" U.S. Department of Energy
 

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