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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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Feb
21
2023
Updated CEQ Guidance for Analysis of GHG Emissions Sidesteps Key Legal Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2021
Captain’s Blog: Fly Me To The Moon 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
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
19
2024
Conditional Approval is Project Approval: Appellate Court Confirms CEQA Statute of Limitations Triggered by Tentative Map Approval Conditioned on Subsequent Rezoning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2024
California Climate Change Legislation, Policy and Regulation – 2023 in Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
26
2014
Preexisting Management Plan Not a “Mitigation Measure” for Purposes of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
23
2024
CFPB Ramps Up Auto Finance Scrutiny: A Look at the New Data Collection Initiative Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2022
CFPB Blog: Stop Overcharging for Auto Loan Add-on Products Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
20
2024
6 Key Considerations for Selling Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity to the Federal Government Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2017
EPA, Corps Propose Rescinding Clean Water Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2014
Level of Detail Adequate in California High Speed Rail Authority’s Program EIR for Central Valley to Bay Area Rail Corridor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
11
2014
Utah District Court Strikes Down Regulation of Purely Intrastate Species on Private Land Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2017
Auto Insurer Properly Denied Liability Coverage Where Insured Operated a “Non-Owned” Auto Furnished for Insured’s Regular Use Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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
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
22
2016
Bill to Nullify Clean Water Rule Vetoed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
3
2023
CFPB Provides Guidance on Auto Finance Data Pilot Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2023
How to Succeed in Environmental Marketing Claims Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
28
2019
On Repeat: Courts Again Uphold Low Carbon Fuel Standard Programs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
15
2021
Corporate Offtake Agreements are a Driving Force Behind the Shift Toward Renewable Energy in the United States Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
26
2013
FDA Issues Two Proposed Rules That Will Significantly Change Regulatory Requirements For Food Safety Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
2
2013
Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2023
California Court Holds Proposed Ballot Measure Excluding Community Plan Area from Height Limit Is Not a “Later Activity” For Purposes of a Within-the-Scope Analysis Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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