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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May
22
2023
EU Approves State Aid to Bolster Czech Sustainability Scheme Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
6
2023
European Parliament Adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Amendments Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
25
2023
Non-Profit Targets U.S.-Based Bank’s ESG Investment Strategies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
14
2023
U.S. and UK Announce Partnership on Clean Energy Transition Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
30
2023
UN-Convened Plastic Pollution Committee Proposes Zero Plastics Treaty Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
19
2024
Regulation: First Greenwashing Fine Issued in Australia Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
19
2016
Long-Awaited Decision is Mixed Result for Litigants Battling FERC Enforcement Actions in Federal Court Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
16
2022
Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets: The Intersection of Climate Change and Cryptocurrencies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
6
2016
FERC Increases Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties for Power, Gas and Oil Companies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
19
2022
What’s in a Name?: “Defense Stocks” Highlight the Challenges for Asset Managers in Navigating Sustainability Taxonomies as They Characterize Investments as ESG-Compliant Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
4
2022
FCA Publishes Consultation Paper on UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
27
2023
Federal Reserve Announces Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis Exercise Details Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
31
2023
Antitrust Risks of ESG Initiatives: Rhetoric vs. Reality Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
16
2017
D.C. Circuit Upholds DOE’s Authorization of LNG Exports from the Freeport LNG Terminal Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
22
2023
Regulator’s Review of Pension Scheme Climate Reports Finds Room for Improvement Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
8
2023
Statement from the UN Environment Programme on the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance Reports on Target Progress Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
15
2023
CFTC Urges Potential Whistleblowers to Report Carbon Credit Misconduct Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
1
2023
Republicans Unveil Bills Targeting ESG in Securities and Banking Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
2
2023
S&P to Apply Modeling to Address Missing Company Disclosures For ESG Ratings Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
17
2023
UK’s Pensions Regulator Pushes for Further Climate Scenario Analysis Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
30
2023
U.S. Treasury Unveils Principles to Guide Financial Institutions’ Net-Zero Commitments Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
19
2024
Disclosure: FCA Proposes Regulation of Investment Firm Sustainability Claims Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
5
2021
IFRS Foundation Forms Sustainability Disclosures Board Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
15
2021
NYDFS Issues Guidance for Insurers on Climate Change-Related Financial Risks Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
1
2021
“Sustainable” Companies Face Increased Pressure to Justify the Sustainability Label Amid Investor Challenges and Demands for Greater Risk Assessment and Disclosure Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
11
2022
Is Sustainability En Vogue or the Newest Staple? What New York’s Proposed Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act Could Mean for the Fashion and Other Industries Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
6
2016
D.C. Circuit Reopens Controversy Concerning Regulated Master Limited Partnership Taxation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
28
2022
Disclosure: Financial Institution Advertisement Banned by UK Regulator Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
8
2017
DOE Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Small-Scale Natural Gas Exports Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
19
2023
ECB Releases Results of 2022 Eurosystem Balance Sheet Climate Risk Stress Test Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
22
2023
Greenpeace Sues European Commission Over Inclusion of Gas and Nuclear in EU Taxonomy Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
27
2023
European Commission Action on Climate Taxonomy and ESG Rating Provider Regulation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
25
2023
Climate Action 100+ Launches Phase 2 of Benchmarking Program Focusing on Taking Action Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
15
2023
ESMA Outlines Expected Sustainability Disclosures in Prospectuses Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
17
2023
Governor Newsom Signs Twin Climate Disclosure Bills Into Law Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
 

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