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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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Oct
31
2022
Bid Credits Intended to Stimulate Local Coordination and Development in Upcoming California Lease Auction Add New Wrinkle to Bid Strategies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2015
EPA and Corps Issue Rule Defining “Waters of the U.S” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2011
Court Invalidates EIR's Use of a Baseline Predicated On Future, Post-Approval Conditions For Analysis of Project's Impacts - Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Assn. v. City of Sunnyvale City Council, No. H035135 (6th Dist., December 16, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2011
Prison Time and Export Controls: University Professor's Case Illustrates Dangers of Ignoring Export Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2015
Fashion Embraces President Obama’s Climate Change Initiative Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2016
Game Goes On: Court Dismisses With Prejudice Class Action Alleging Social Gaming Micro-transactions Constitute Illegal Gambling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
8
2013
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposes Highly Burdensome Reporting Obligations With Respect To Export Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2021
Captain’s Blog: Fly Me To The Moon Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
3
2022
DFPI Issues Consent Order to Auto Title Lender Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
26
2019
FERC Approves MISO’s Tariff Change Permitting Generators to Voluntarily Share Interconnection Facilities Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2022
FTC Order: Auto Marketing Company and Owner Banned From Industry for Misleading Consumers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2024
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Consider Appeal of Ninth Circuit Ruling that Sober Living Homes Do Not Have to Prove Each Resident Is Disabled to Survive Summary Judgment in Challenge to Allegedly Discriminatory Zoning Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
20
2024
New Bills Being Served Up That May Soon Impact Food Retailers and Manufacturers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
23
2024
California Courts Clarify the Interpretation of the MCPPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
21
2022
Court of Appeal Holds No-Project Alternative Analysis May Mean More When Conversation is an Option and Reinforces Low Barrier to Entry Under the Exhaustion Doctrine Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2022
CFPB Issues Spring 2022 Supervisory Highlights Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2014
California Homeowners “Bluffed” Out Of Challenge To Coastal Permit To Rebuild Private Access Stairs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2020
Prop 65 Warnings and Acrylamide in Food – Can I Still Have My Coffee and Drink it Too? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2022
A Quick Guide to EV Charging Infrastructure Funding and Incentives in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2014
If They Could Be All You Wanted: The FCC Gets Serious About Small Cells Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2020
As America Prepares to Return to Work, EEOC Approves Testing Employees for COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2010
The Supreme Court or Congress: Which Will Decide Whether Large Emitters of Greenhouse Gasses May be Held Liable for the Effects of Global Warming? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
26
2010
County Approval of Conditional Siting Agreement Not A Project Approval Under CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2011
Attorney Fees Award May Be Reevaluated When Claims Are Partially Reversed On Appeal - Environmental Protection Information Center, et al. v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, et al., A108410 (1st Dist. Div. 5, November 19, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
28
2011
Fourth Circuit Offers Pyrrhic Victory On Corps Jurisdiction Over Developer's Clean Water Act Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2020
City Planning Announces Citywide Hotel Special Permit Text Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2023
EPA Endorses New Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
22
2016
Bill to Nullify Clean Water Rule Vetoed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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