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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
11
2014
California Legislature Can Amend CEQA to Expedite Construction of Sacramento Kings Arena Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2014
City of Los Angeles Delays Issuance of Demolition Permits for Most Structures More Than 45 Years Old Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
2
2020
Incoterms 2020: Our Handy Chart of Responsibilities of Parties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
2
2010
US Patent Office Expands Green Technology Accelerated Examination Program - More categories of invention are now eligible for expedited processing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2010
General And Special Benefits Of Special Assessments Must Be Separated And Quantified Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
High Standard for Invoking Equitable Estoppel Against the Government Reaffirmed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
5
2023
2022 CEQA Legislative Recap Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2023
Last Mile Warehouse Bills and Proposed Special Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2016
China: Revised Provisions on Administration of Business Licensing for General Aviation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
1
2023
Cybersecurity Labeling is (Almost) Here! Biden Administration Announces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2013
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2021
Uncertainty Over ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Definition Continues, as Federal Court in Arizona Vacates 2020 Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
26
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Hands Major Win To Landowners Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2014
New California Statutes Potentially Increase Owners’ and Developers’ Exposure Under the Prevailing Wage Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2024
Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation into Chinese-Made “Connected Vehicles”: Potential Prohibitions on Certain Information and Communications Technology and Services Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2024
ESG for Government Contractors: Climate-Related Risk Considerations in Federal Procurement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2020
Proposition 65: California Clarifies Responsibilities To Warn Amongst Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
16
2022
Zai Jian Zhongguo, Bienvenidos a México: The Trend of Production Moving from China to Mexico – Regulatory and Practical Considerations 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
6
2022
E-Commerce Development Boom or Bust? Potential Setbacks for Warehouse Development in Inland Empire on Hold for Now Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
11
2014
County of San Diego’s Adopted Climate Action Plan Violates CEQA: Fails to Include Enforceable GHG Reduction Measures 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
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
Jan
8
2018
Prop 65 Victory For Defendants – Defendants Are Entitled To Have Their Cases Heard In the County Where the Claim Arose Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
27
2022
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes New Regulations Creating General Eagle “Take” Permits for Certain Wind Energy and Power Line Infrastructure Projects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
2
2010
Update on Initiative to Suspend California's Global Warming Bill Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
20
2010
9th Circuit Upholds Corps Permit and Biological Opinion Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
5
2022
Market Conditions Among Factors Adding Variability to Potential California Offshore Lease Outcomes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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