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). 

Those who want to find environmental news and law from the EU or other regions of the world will also find these topics covered on NLR. Enforcement actions, legislation, global environmental concerns, the Toxic Substances Chemical Act violations, and other environmental regulations and news, are also available on The National Law Review. Visitors will find a wide range of topics, litigation, agency news and updates, and news stories from the US and around the world.

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Aug
19
2019
Court of Appeal Rules HERO Cannot Save Previously Vacated Rental Units 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
Oct
7
2019
No Future for Fur in the Golden State? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
24
2019
EPA and Army Repeal Clean Water Rule and Move Forward with Plan to Redefine Waters Subject to Federal Regulation under Clean Water Act 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
Jun
12
2013
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2023
GSA Issues Request for Information on Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2017
EPA, Corps Propose Rescinding Clean Water Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2014
Contaminated but Remediated Soil and Cortese Listing Does Not Compel Preparation of EIR (Environmental Impact Report) 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
Jul
27
2023
California Court Holds Proposed Ballot Measure Excluding Community Plan Area from Height Limit Is Not a “Later Activity” For Purposes of a Within-the-Scope Analysis 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
Jan
19
2024
Conditional Approval is Project Approval: Appellate Court Confirms CEQA Statute of Limitations Triggered by Tentative Map Approval Conditioned on Subsequent Rezoning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2010
Supercenters Do Not Automatically Trigger Requirement To Study Urban Decay Effects In An EIR Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
2
2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Renewal of Nationwide Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2022
New York Fashion Sustainability Act: Now In Committee Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
6
2019
Utility Provider Settles Call Recording Lawsuit for $3.7 Million Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
26
2019
FERC Proposes Major Changes to PURPA Regulations Impacting Qualifying Facility Rates and Requirements; Throwing Roadblocks in the Path of Renewable Energy Development Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2020
Prop 65 Warnings and Acrylamide in Food – Can I Still Have My Coffee and Drink it Too? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
1
2020
Judicial Council Amends Tolling Period for Statutes Limitations Impacted by COVID-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2014
5 Things You Need To Know Now About Mexico’s Energy Reforms Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2023
Second District Addresses CEQA’s Class 32 Infill Exemption Criteria Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
15
2015
Change Your Entire Energy Export Policy Using This One Weird Trick! BIS “Clarifies” Short Supply Controls to Make Oil Exporting Easier Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2021
Anti-Forced Labor Measures Turn Up the Heat on Chinese Solar Equipment Suppliers 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
2010
Coastal Commission's No Substantial Issue Determination Will Be Upheld Even If Project Technically Not Consistent With LCP Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2011
Landmark Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Adopted in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2016
A California Proposition 65 Violation May Be Lurking in Your Cash Register Receipt Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2011
Taking a Cue From Brazil's Sustainable Development Practices Past and Present Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2020
U.S. EPA’s Temporary COVID-19 Enforcement Discretion Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
5
2014
Changes To California Title 24 Energy Use Requirements Effective July 1, 2014 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
19
2023
Biden Veto Maintains Solar Tariff Moratorium Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2014
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3 Categorical Exemptions Permitted for AT&T Installations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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