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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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2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report June 29
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2019
Cities Evaluate Congestion Pricing Systems
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2
2021
November 2, 2021: Foley Weekly Automotive Report
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2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report - November 23, 2021
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4
2009
New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Law Firms The Path To New Jersey’s Future Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jun
4
2009
New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Law Firms The New Jersey-Israel Connection: “Green” Buildings And Much More Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
5
2011
The NJ Solar Energy Industry: Boom, Correction And The Future - Part II Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jul
9
2011
The NJ Solar Energy Industry: Boom, Correction And The Future - Part I Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Aug
25
2009
Stopping CERCLA Liability In Its Tracks? Supreme Court Limits Joint And Several Liability, Narrows Arranger Liability Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Mar
17
2014
Letters Of Intent For On-Site Solar Energy Transactions Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Apr
19
2024
Supreme Court Keeps Focus of Arbitration Exemption on Workers’ Responsibilities Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Dec
1
2012
Wage and Hour Issues Post-Sandy Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Feb
10
2011
Not Your Father's Insurance Coverage: Using Transactional Insurance to Drive Business Opportunities Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2012
Q&A / Exploring Global Opportunities: Challenges and Resources for Midwest Companies Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
18
2012
Vapor Intrusion and What to Do About It Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Developer-in-Chief: How the New U.S. President May Affect the Construction Industry Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
22
2013
Coming Clean: EPA Finally Adopts Industrial Wipes Standard Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
29
2009
Department of Energy Outlines Funding for Solar and Geothermal Energy Projects Day Pitney 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
Mar
8
2022
Making Sense of the Solar Supply Chain Issues 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
Jan
15
2015
Change Your Entire Energy Export Policy Using This One Weird Trick! BIS “Clarifies” Short Supply Controls to Make Oil Exporting Easier Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
8
2022
Colorado’s Retail Delivery Fee Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
22
2022
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Tricolored Bat as Endangered Under Endangered Species Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
7
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Natural Gas Act Preemption Seep Away Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
21
2010
Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Review Seventh Circuit Decision Holding that Bankruptcy Does Not Discharge Environmental Clean-Up Liability Under The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
23
2010
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Two Bills Providing Moderate CEQA -California Environmental Quality Act Improvements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2011
New Defense Authorization Act Imposes Buy American Act Mandate for Photovoltaics Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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