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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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Nov
7
2012
Sandy Insurance Claims Likely To Spread Beyond Direct Property Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
8
2016
Recent Regulatory Changes Proposed by California OEHHA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
19
2013
International Travel from United Kingdom Subject to Air Passenger Duty Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
25
2013
Update - Comment Deadline Extended for EPA Proposal to Eliminate Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Air Emission Exemptions in 36 States Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
23
2019
Proposed New WOTUS Rule Narrows Federal Jurisdiction Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
1
2019
Federal Aviation Administration Order 2150.3C – Does The C Stand For Compliance? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
27
2023
Uniform Global Sustainability Disclosures: IOSCO's Endorsement of ISSB Standards Ups the Ante Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
21
2019
PG&E Seeks Declaratory Judgment Confirming Bankruptcy Court's Exclusive Jurisdiction To Determine Rejection Of Power Purchase Agreements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2019
Recent Vehicle Tampering Decision May Invite Citizen Enforcement For Mobile Source Emissions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
15
2021
Insurance Coverage for Emerging Contaminants - October 15, 2021 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
26
2017
Regulatory Freeze Puts Federal Environmental and Energy Regulations On Ice Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
1
2014
Cruising into 2014: New Year, New Driving Laws in Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
26
2019
Federal Circuit Declines To Include Aesthetic Appeal As A Design Function That Invalidates A Design Patent Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
12
2017
Premption Arguments Carry the Day in Ninth Circuit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
5
2014
Illinois Unlocks $30 Million for Solar Investment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2019
California Truckers Drive Challenge to Dynamex and AB 5 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
21
2017
Smart Tailgating: Truck Platooning May Be Coming Soon Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
8
2014
U.S. Blocks Oil and Gas Equipment Exports to Russia 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
Mar
4
2020
Coronavirus And COVID-19 Updates For Employers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
17
2014
UN Climate Conference Negotiators Release “Call for Climate Action,” Under Which Countries Agree To Establish Targets For Carbon Reductions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
25
2015
FAA’s New Proposed Rule Impacts Entertainment Industry Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
7
2020
Notice of Enforcement Discretion Termination Offers ‘Housekeeping’ Opportunity Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
23
2011
Michigan Environmental Regulatory Reforms Enacted Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
10
2023
ESG, Blockchain, And AI – Oh My! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
20
2018
U.S. EPA Asks for Help Developing Blending Rule for POTWs – This Time, Do They Mean It? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
13
2016
Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rule Expanding Regulation of Gathering, Transmission Natural Gas Lines Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
7
2016
Roundup of Recent OEHHA Updates on Chemicals and Enforcement Actions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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