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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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Jul
18
2010
Notice Of Exemption Triggers A 35-Day Statute Of Limitations Under CEQA Despite Flaws in Underlying Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
Changing Protected Status of Land Requires CEQA Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
16
2011
China Restricts Growth of Polysilicon Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
9
2011
Developers Must Pay Prevailing Wages for Privately Financed Public Infrastructure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2011
Fifth Circuit Rejects Per Se Rule That Recharacterization Applies Only To Insiders Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2011
California AB 32's Cap-And-Trade Program Developments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
4
2011
ARB Passes Final Regulations for Cap-And-Trade Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2021
California Housing Legislation Effective in 2021 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2016
A California Proposition 65 Violation May Be Lurking in Your Cash Register Receipt Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2016
China State Council Issues Guideline to Boost General Aviation Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2016
Los Angeles Superior Court Issues Important Defense Verdict In Unique Proposition 65 Trial Against Brass-Polish Manufacturer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
2
2013
California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
15
2019
District Court Provides Guidance On Climate Change Analysis Under NEPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2019
FERC Rejects MISO’s Proposed Restrictions on Joining the Development Queue Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
6
2019
EIR for Downtown San Francisco Mixed-Use Project Upheld Under Supreme Court’s Newly Articulated Standard of Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
19
2013
Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
30
2023
Gulf of Mexico Offshore Auction Falls Short of Expectations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2019
FERC Order No. 860 Mandates New Market-Based Rate Filing and Reporting Requirements for Sellers of Electric Energy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2024
Should You Be Concerned About Foreign Entities of Concern? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
Crimea River: U.S. Rushes to Impose Sanctions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
1
2014
Texas District Court Cites Recent “Evolution” of Rule 23 Standards to Deny Class Certification Motion in Securities Action Based Upon Allegedly Misleading Registration Statement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2014
EIR Air Quality Analysis Insufficient: Lack of Specificity Regarding Human Health Impacts, Mitigation Measure Enforceability, and Evidence Supporting Measures’ Effectiveness in Substantially Reducing Air Quality Impacts Blamed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2014
Groundbreaking Cross-border Airport Terminal Linking Tijuana to San Diego Breaks Ground Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
8
2014
No California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review Required for Initiative Measures, Whether Adopted By City Council Or Voters Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
6
2020
FERC Continues to Squeeze Renewable Resources Participating in Wholesale Electric Capacity Markets Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
2
2015
Undisclosed Change in Building Height Requires Supplemental EIR (Environmental Impact Report) in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2022
Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
30
2022
Proposed Rule Requires Contractors to Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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