Environmental, Energy & Resources

Environmental law can impact a variety of legal areas and can impact companies as they navigate sometimes complicated regulation landscapes. The National Law Review has legal experts in environmental law who examine developments in the field and break them down, providing thoughtful analysis for readers. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the main regulatory body for many environmental issues facing companies in the United States.  The National Law Review covers staffing changes at the EPA, as well as the  Agency’s compliance requirements, greenhouse-gas emission limits, to hazardous waste disposal requirements at state and federal levels. Additionally, the EPA's Clean Power Plan and resulting litigation is also analyzed by the writers who write for the National Coverage of the Department of Energy, and how the DOE is moving forward on energy research as well as regulations involving the cultivation of current energy sources is also covered by the legal writers at the National Law Review. Visitors will also find information on biodiesel, biofuels, and continual research in creating more sustainable, cleaner energy sources. Readers can find the latest cases from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), new legislation, and up-to-date information about new levels or regulations when they become effective.

Along with regulations, readers can read about major legislation that impacts the environmental law landscape, both at the federal and state level.  Litigation involving the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, as well as state level legislation like the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 

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Oct
7
2014
California Governor Signs Off on New Tax-Increment Financing Structure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
11
2024
Should You Be Concerned About Foreign Entities of Concern? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
10
2015
Environmental Protection Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (2015 Draft) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2021
Antitrust Scrutiny Heating Up in Oil and Gas Industries Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2010
Will The Revised "Green Guides" Do More Harm Than Good? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
16
2010
Proposition 23's Failure Means Full Speed Ahead on AB 32 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
26
2016
State Agency’s Intentional Flooding for Environmental Protection Results in Physical Taking of Private Property – Strict Liability Applies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
2
2011
Environmental Justice Groups Intensify Judicial and Legislative Campaign Against California's Proposed Cap-and-Trade Program 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
Aug
26
2011
A Case Where CEQA Worked Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
4
2011
ARB Passes Final Regulations for Cap-And-Trade Program 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
Dec
13
2022
California’s Newly Adopted “Safe Harbor” Warning Label for Acrylamide In Foods Turns Up the Heat In Ongoing First Amendment Challenge to Proposition 65 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2023
WARNING: Get Your Prop 65 House in Order for the New Year Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2013
Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Document Violates Brown Act 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
Aug
10
2013
Still Standing: U.S. Court Upholds SEC Conflicts Minerals Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
14
2023
IRS Issues Guidance for Inflation Reduction Act Low-Income Bonus Tax Credits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2014
Dry Times: How to Deal with the Impact of California’s Drought on Critical Commercial Agreements 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
Mar
13
2018
Under the Radar Changes to Proposition 65 – OEHHA Issues New “Guidance” For Web Purchases (Is it an Illegal “Underground Regulation”?) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
31
2014
City of Los Angeles Outsources Defense of CEQA/Land Use Lawsuits To Private Law Firms – Developers To Foot The Bill Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2010
EPA Proposes 'Veto' of Section 404 Permit for Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Project in West Virginia Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
14
2010
Three-Year Statute Of Limitations Applies To Inverse Condemnation Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2016
Game Goes On: Court Dismisses With Prejudice Class Action Alleging Social Gaming Micro-transactions Constitute Illegal Gambling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
8
2022
Petitioners Failed to Show Subdivision Consistent With a Specific Plan EIR Was Outside the Scope of a Statutory Exemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
16
2011
Court Affirms CEQA Does Not Require Cumulative Impact Analysis Where Project Makes No Contribution to Groundwater Impacts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2019
Following Suit – City of Los Angeles Updates CEQA Guide to Include VMT Methodology Ahead of State-Imposed Deadline Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2022
Is the U.S. solar industry ready to prove its panels aren’t made with Uyghur forced labor? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
3
2019
Endangered Species Act Rulemakings Face Immediate Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2013
In-FUR-mation Update: New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Enforcement Policy for Retailers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
FERC Orders, Notices, and Other Guidance Regarding the Novel Coronavirus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2020
US EPA’s COVID-19 Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2013
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2017
EPA, Corps Propose Rescinding Clean Water Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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