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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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Dec
7
2023
NYC’s Zoning for Carbon Neutrality is Here to Stay Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
30
2024
Proposition 65: 2023 in Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2022
U.S., UK and EU Sanctions Over Putin’s Recognition of Breakaway Ukraine Regions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2019
See You Later Alligator? After A While Crocodile? Will Penal Law 653o(b)(1) Take Effect? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2020
EU is Taking Action: The Fight for Clean Air 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
Mar
20
2020
California Statewide Stay at Home Order March 19, 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2014
If They Could Be All You Wanted: The FCC Gets Serious About Small Cells Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
FERC Orders, Notices, and Other Guidance Regarding the Novel Coronavirus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
8
2022
Up In Smoke – CA Court of Appeal Dismisses Prop 65 Case Against Water Pipe Manufacturer Narrowly Construing The Term “Expose” 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
26
2010
County Approval of Conditional Siting Agreement Not A Project Approval Under CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2011
Attorney Fees Award May Be Reevaluated When Claims Are Partially Reversed On Appeal - Environmental Protection Information Center, et al. v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, et al., A108410 (1st Dist. Div. 5, November 19, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
28
2011
Fourth Circuit Offers Pyrrhic Victory On Corps Jurisdiction Over Developer's Clean Water Act Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
29
2022
Inflation Reduction Act: Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirement FAQs and Key Takeaways from the Initial Guidance from the Treasury and IRS Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
5
2018
Tenth Circuit Holds Bureau of Land Management Improperly Relied On Unsupported and Irrational Assumption in Analyzing Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining Leases 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
Jan
22
2016
Bill to Nullify Clean Water Rule Vetoed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
19
2023
Biden Veto Maintains Solar Tariff Moratorium Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
23
2023
NEPA Amendments Aim to Streamline Environmental Review but Largely Codify the Status Quo Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2019
CDP Applicant May Not Challenge Local Agency’s CEQA Decision on Coastal Development Permit While CDP Appeal to Coastal Commission Is Pending Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2023
Previewing the Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease Auction Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2013
California Passes Landmark Green Chemical Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
27
2023
New Bills Advance California’s Offshore Wind Strategy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
7
2017
GHG Allowance Auctions are Not a Tax; Key Element of State’s Cap-and-Trade Program Upheld Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
24
2022
SEC Proposes Rules Requiring Climate-Related Disclosures from Registered Public Companies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
8
2014
Trails-to-Rails-to-?: The Brandt Case and its Potential Impact on the Nation’s Trails Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2017
Tenth Circuit Finds CERCLA Contribution Claim Not Barred by Bankruptcy Approval of a Settlement Estimating Liability for the Site Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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