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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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May
16
2011
Court Tosses Transpacific Air Passengers' Claims Based on Alleged Overcharges for Flights Originating in Asia Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
10
2011
Superior Court's Injunction Preventing California's Cap and Trade Program Has Been Stayed...Right? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2015
Cross Subsidization For Purpose Of Enhanced Grocery Sales Through Alleged Below Cost Gasoline Discounts Found Not To Violate California Unfair Practices Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
20
2016
Airplanes, Pistachios, and New Burger Joint in Tehran: What Changes for United States Under Lighter Iran Sanctions 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
Oct
14
2021
Captain’s Blog: Fly Me To The Moon Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2013
California Energy Use Disclosure Rules Implementation Postponed Until January 1, 2014 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
Feb
23
2024
CFPB Ramps Up Auto Finance Scrutiny: A Look at the New Data Collection Initiative 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
May
13
2022
CFPB Blog: Stop Overcharging for Auto Loan Add-on Products Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2017
High Court Upholds Long-Term GHG Emissions Analysis, But Warns Agencies to Keep Pace with Regulatory Advancements: Lessons from Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. SANDAG Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2014
California Supreme Court to Review Denial of Homeowner’s Private Beach Access 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
Mar
11
2015
CEQA “Common Sense” Exemption Upheld; Environmental Baseline for Project Following Improvements Pursuant to an Emergency Exemption Clarified Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2015
Abuse of Discretion Not Shown By Court’s Failure To “Show Its Arithmetic” in Significantly Reducing Claimed Attorney Fees in CEQA Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2010
Coastal Commission's No Substantial Issue Determination Will Be Upheld Even If Project Technically Not Consistent With LCP Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
14
2011
Municipalities Are Responsible For Discharges Of Stormwater Regardless Of The Ultimate Source Of Pollution Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
22
2011
Application of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act to California Delta Smelt Does Not Violate Commerce Clause Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2011
Taking a Cue From Brazil's Sustainable Development Practices Past and Present Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
18
2023
California Air Resources Board Adopts 2022 Scoping Plan Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
21
2023
Updated CEQ Guidance for Analysis of GHG Emissions Sidesteps Key Legal Issues 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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