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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
3
2015
Obama's Clean Power Plan Final Rule Will Bring Challenges and Opportunities Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Dec
20
2018
Indian Nations Law Update - December 2018 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
28
2020
EPA, DNR Enforcement Guidance Vary Widely During COVID-19 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
30
2020
All ACES - ACES Recent Developments of Interest Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
22
2019
Indian Nations Law Update - February 2019 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
4
2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Announces $181 Million of Loan Guarantees Available for Biorefinery Projects Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
8
2019
Hemp update: Wisconsin Opens 2020 Growing Season Applications While USDA Issues Interim Final Rule Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jul
24
2017
Recent Environmental and Energy Legal Developments for July 2017 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
29
2020
More PPP Funding Approved, Questions Remain Unanswered Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
29
2015
New Proposed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Guidance for Importing Soil on Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (VPLE) Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
23
2016
Supreme Court Clean Power Plan Stay Order and New Loan Program for Renewables Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
24
2013
Beginning Construction Without Needing to Break Ground: Low Cost Strategies for Investment Tax Credit for Renewable Energy Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
8
2020
Managing PFAS in environmental due diligence: The future’s uncertain Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
23
2015
The New Wisconsin In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program for wetlands Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
14
2020
Warning...PFAS Investigation Ahead: Tips for Navigating the Challenge Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
15
2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Invites Applications for Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
24
2019
Connections for Connected Vehicles: Start Your Engines Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
25
2017
Renewable Energy Digesters get Funding Boost from Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
30
2020
The Promise and Peril of Autonomous Vehicles Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Nov
29
2017
Implications of autonomous vehicles on tort and insurance law Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jan
10
2018
EPA has proposed certain portions of the state of Wisconsin to be nonattainment for the 2015 ozone standards Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Mar
11
2015
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Air Permitting Update Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
15
2018
Insurance Industry Addresses Potential Changes to State Laws to Prepare for Arrival of Autonomous Vehicles Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Apr
15
2013
IRS Increases Value of Production Tax Credit for Wind, Geothermal, Closed-Loop Biomass Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
4
2015
Updates of Hydropower initiatives and Clean Power Plan Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
29
2020
Wisconsin DNR rewrites hazardous waste rules Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Jun
1
2015
New Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Ozone Standards Will Have Significant Impacts on Wisconsin Industry Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Sep
19
2013
Federal Court Rules that Compliance with Clean Air Act Permit Does Not Preempt Private Tort Suits Over Air Emissions Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
 

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