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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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Aug
2
2013
Federal District Courts Request FDA to Define “Natural” With Respect to Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMO) Foods Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
2
2019
Michigan Identifies Health-Based Values for Seven PFAS Compounds Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
17
2013
OSHA’s (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) New Online Complaint Form May Increase Whistleblower Investigations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
1
2022
SCOTUS Cert Recap: Indian Law, Affirmative Action, Federal Court Jurisdiction, And The Clean Water Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
8
2022
Waters of the U.S. Definition: Clean Water Act Update Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2014
How Low Will It Go? EPA’s Proposal to Lower Ozone Limit May Leave Many Counties in Nonattainment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
15
2020
What GHG Emissions Must FERC Analyze When Approving Oil and Gas Pipelines? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
4
2022
Insurance And Hurricane Ian, Part 1: After The Storm, Are You Prepared To Litigate Against Your Insurance Company? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
9
2015
EPA Failure to Consider Costs Results in U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down the Mercury Emissions Rule for Power Plants Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
25
2018
International Trade and Energy Law Alert - President Trump Imposes Safeguard Tariffs on Imports of Solar Cells and Modules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
6
2015
Summary of Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Proposed Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
15
2012
Key Components of President Obama's Budget Proposal Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
17
2021
Democrats May Invoke Congressional Review Act to Reverse Recent EPA Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
10
2023
ESG, Blockchain, And AI – Oh My! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2012
Is "CSAPR" a Ghost? U.S. Circuit Court Vacates U.S. EPA's Sweeping Cross-State Air Emission Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
23
2012
Aviation Law Alert - Michigan Court of Appeals Resolves Issues with Statutory Interpretation Critical to Business Aircraft Sales/Use Tax Planning Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
16
2013
Renewable Energy Alert - IRS Releases 2013 Annual Inflation Factor and Reference Prices For Section 45 Production Tax Credits Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
27
2023
Uniform Global Sustainability Disclosures: IOSCO's Endorsement of ISSB Standards Ups the Ante Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
27
2019
Performing an Internal Investigation of an Environmental Release Incident Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
26
2013
In Koontz, the Supreme Court Creates Uncertainty for Permitting Agencies and Opportunities for Developers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2019
Extreme Obesity Not Necessarily a Disability Under ADA, Says Seventh Circuit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
27
2019
Voluntary Framework for Fuel Efficiency May Blunt Impact of Federal Standards Freeze Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
24
2024
The Sun Comes Out on Earth Day: EPA Announces Recipients of $7 Billion Solar For All Grants Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
19
2020
EPA’s PFAS Action Plan, One Year Later Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
28
2020
Citizens Notice of Intent Provides Roadmap for Government PFAS Enforcement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
5
2017
Regulatory Commission Must Decide Reasonableness of Municipal Ordinance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
30
2020
Muddy Waters: The Supreme Court Sets New Standard For When The CWA Applies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
6
2020
IRS Releases Section 45Q Proposed Regulations For Carbon Capture Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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