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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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Mar
2
2016
FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking: Changing Safety Measurement System to Safety Fitness Determination Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
18
2017
Anticipate the Fight: Punitive Damages Claims in Trucking Litigation Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
18
2017
When is a Riding Trail Really a Riding Trail? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
18
2018
Next Batter Up: Trucking Litigants and the Impact of Electronically Stored Information Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
18
2017
Recent Winnebago County (IL) Trucking Case Awards Plaintiff Record Verdict Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
18
2018
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Records Retention in the ESI Era Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
20
2016
The New Drone Regulations Are Here! How Do They Affect Municipalities? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
18
2017
Self-driving Trucks aren’t the Stuff of Science Fiction Anymore Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec
6
2017
Illinois Supreme Court Holds Absolute Immunity Not Applicable to Bike Path Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
8
2016
Case Study: Parker v. Crete Carrier Corporation Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
18
2017
Truck Owner-Operators: Employees or Independent Contractors under Illinois Workers Compensation Act? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
7
2016
How to Keep “Preventable Accident” Determinations From Being Admitted Into Evidence at Trial Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
18
2017
Age of the Hashtag: Social Media in Trucking Cases Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
12
2014
No Liability Against Illinois Tollway Authority For Alleged Inadequate Maintenance of Median Separating Traffic Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
19
2015
Illinois Department of Transportation: Whose Right of Way is it Anyway? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
2
2015
The Truck Driver: A Cornerstone of the Defense Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
7
2016
The Motor Carrier Overtime Exemptions: The Importance of Proper Employee Classification Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
25
2014
Insured’s Teenage Daughter Entitled to UIM (Underinsured Motorist) Benefits for Injuries Sustained While a Passenger in Friend’s Auto Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
24
2015
Illinois House Bill 2580 Could Severely Limit the Powers of Highway Commissioners Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
2
2015
Preparing the Truck Driver for His Deposition Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
31
2014
Conviction Reversed for Illinois DUI Offense Outside the Corporate Limits Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
2
2015
Right on Paper But Wrong in the Body: "Off Duty & On Duty" Discussion from the Eyes of a Litigator Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
15
2015
City Immune From Liability Under Negligence And Res Ipsa Loquitur For Sewer Backup Into Homes Following Two-Day Rainstorm: Nichols v. City of Chicago Heights Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
4
2014
Hydraulic Fracturing One Step Closer to Reality in Illinois Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
25
2014
Hydraulic Fracturing Rules Delayed in Illinois Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Sep
2
2015
A Driver Shortage With No End In Sight Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
15
2015
Neither Successor Corporation Nor Component Manufacturer Owed Duty To Warn: Thornton v. M7 Aerospace LP Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
10
2014
CGL (Commercial General Liability) Policy Terms Unambiguously Limited Exposure To The Occurrence Limit Rather Than Aggregate Limit Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
 

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