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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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Jan
26
2013
FDA Issues Two Proposed Rules That Will Significantly Change Regulatory Requirements For Food Safety Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2023
California Court Holds Proposed Ballot Measure Excluding Community Plan Area from Height Limit Is Not a “Later Activity” For Purposes of a Within-the-Scope Analysis Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
2
2013
Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2013
California Passes Landmark Green Chemical Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2023
FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2019
FERC Order No. 856-A Clarifies Regulations Regarding Interlocking Directorates of Public Utilities and Certain Other Entities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
7
2017
GHG Allowance Auctions are Not a Tax; Key Element of State’s Cap-and-Trade Program Upheld Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
8
2014
Trails-to-Rails-to-?: The Brandt Case and its Potential Impact on the Nation’s Trails Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2022
FTC Imposes Record-Setting $10M Fine Against Multistate Auto Dealer, Settling Charges of Racial Discrimination and Unauthorized Charges Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2017
Tenth Circuit Finds CERCLA Contribution Claim Not Barred by Bankruptcy Approval of a Settlement Estimating Liability for the Site Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2024
May 1 Brings Another Privacy Law to the Beehive State: The Utah Motor Vehicle Data Protection Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
29
2014
Collateral Estoppel Bars Copy-Cat Environmental Plaintiff in New Case After Judgment Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2020
Let the Seller Beware – NASA’s Proposed Rule Seeks to Limit the Presence of Counterfeit Electronic Parts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
24
2022
Federal Trade Commission Petitioned To Investigate Electric Utilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2014
California Governor Signs Off on New Tax-Increment Financing Structure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2014
No Proof Necessary: SCOTUS Rules Defendant’s Notice Of Removal Under CAFA Need Not Include Evidence of The Amount In Controversy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
11
2022
Regulators Remind Auto Industry of Servicemember Protections Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2020
Clean Water Act Permit Required for “Functional Equivalent” of Direct Discharge, Supreme Court Says Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
8
2020
Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge to LA’s Business Improvement Districts on Procedural Ground Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2010
Supreme Court Says Florida's Beach Preservation Activities Did Not Infringe Shoreline Property Rights; Justices Scrap Over Role Of Courts In Property Takings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2020
Splitting The Roll – Commercial And Industrial Property Owners May Face Significant California Property Tax Increases Starting As Early As The 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2010
Will The Revised "Green Guides" Do More Harm Than Good? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2011
Landmark Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Adopted in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2011
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 and its effect on the Energy Sector Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2011
California and Florida Lead Trend of New State-Level Iran Sanctions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
19
2011
District of Columbia and Seventh Circuits Allow for Corporate Liability Under The Alien Tort Statute, Splitting With Second Circuit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2015
New York Sacks Daily Fantasy Sports; Gives Pass to Traditional Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2023
The Commercial Division Rejects Yet Another Insured’s Claim for Coverage for Covid-Related Revenues Losses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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