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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Sep
18
2019
Politics Trumps Economics? Trump’s Revocation of California’s Waiver Under the Clean Air Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
12
2022
Tax Law Changes in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
6
2020
Navigable Waters Protection Rule: How are the “Waters of the United States” Being Defined? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2013
Farming Solar Rays: County Decision to Approve Industrial-Scale Solar on Williamson Act Lands OK'd Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
23
2023
How to Succeed in Environmental Marketing Claims 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
Nov
12
2020
Significant Changes to State CEQA Filing and Noticing Requirements and Procedures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2023
Build More, Faster? Newsom Signs Infrastructure and Budget Legislation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2014
Supreme Court Caps the EPA’s Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Stationary Sources: Only When a Permit is Required Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2014
California Homeowners “Bluffed” Out Of Challenge To Coastal Permit To Rebuild Private Access Stairs Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
20
2018
Ninth Circuit Holds National Park Service Has the Authority to Regulate Navigable Waters in Alaska’s National Parks and Prohibit the Use of Hovercraft (Again) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
17
2021
Farm Lending Pitfalls For Urban Lawyers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
27
2023
New Bills Advance California’s Offshore Wind Strategy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
14
2021
Senate Bill Extends and Expands CEQA Streamlining Process Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2019
Five Years in the Making: California is One Step Closer to a Comprehensive Update to the CEQA Guidelines Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2024
ESG for Government Contractors: Climate-Related Risk Considerations in Federal Procurement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2015
New York Sacks Daily Fantasy Sports; Gives Pass to Traditional Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2010
Supreme Court Says Florida's Beach Preservation Activities Did Not Infringe Shoreline Property Rights; Justices Scrap Over Role Of Courts In Property Takings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2011
New Defense Authorization Act Imposes Buy American Act Mandate for Photovoltaics 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
Feb
16
2013
New Law Expands Scope of Iran Sanctions In New Ways 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
Jun
19
2013
Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
28
2013
Recent Federal and International Developments Good for California Cap and Trade Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2013
The Internet, Food, Petroleum, and World Culture: Recent Updates to the Syria Sanctions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
27
2020
Digital CEQA: New Executive Order Creates An Alternative Path For Complying With CEQA Notice, Posting And Public Review Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
11
2023
Six Key Considerations for Transitioning Existing Fossil Fuel Transport, Storage and Electricity Generation Assets to New Uses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
22
2017
Professional Services Exclusion Negates Coverage for Liability Arising Out of Insured’s Failure to Mark Oil Pipeline Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2020
California Supreme Courts Holds Categorical Classification of Well Permits As Exclusively “Ministerial” Does Not Hold Water Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Requires Separate Evaluation Of Mitigation Measures And Alternatives Even Where Mitigation Measures Are Incorporated Into Project Design Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
1
2023
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act in Sackett v. EPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2020
City Planning Announces Citywide Hotel Special Permit Text Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2018
Critical Habitat Must Be Habitat for Listed Species, Supreme Court Says Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2010
The Supreme Court or Congress: Which Will Decide Whether Large Emitters of Greenhouse Gasses May be Held Liable for the Effects of Global Warming? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2010
9th Circuit Upholds Critical Habitat Designation for Mexican Spotted Owl Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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