February 25, 2020
- Court of Appeal Has "No Comment" On Trulia by: Keith Paul Bishop
- New York’s Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit... by: Zackary D. Knaub and Steven C. Russo
- China Provides Return-to-Work Guidance for Employers Dealing With End... by: Bonnie Puckett and Skye Hao
- Ninth Circuit Rejects RLUIPA Facial Challenge by: Thomas J. Donlon
- The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Can Apply To Acts of... by: David Elkins and Ronald S. Lemieux
- Treble Ahead? SJC Opinion Offers Damages Caution for Massachusetts... by: Laurielle Howe and Mark H. Burak
February 24, 2020
- AB 2570: Déjà vu All over Again as California Attempts to Amend CFCA by: Elle Kaiser and Charles Moll, III
- Tendering Full Relief to Moot a Class Action: It’s Still Possible in... by: Wystan M. Ackerman
- Toll’d You So: Cyber Security Incident Cripples Toll’s Supply Lines,... by: Cameron Abbott and Warwick Andersen
- Toll’d You So: Cyber Security Incident Cripples Toll’s Supply Lines,... by: Cameron Abbott and Warwick Andersen
- Aerospace and Defense Series: DOJ and FTC Vertical Merger Guidelines... by: Jon B. Dubrow and Anthony S. Ferrara
- ECHA Urges Companies to Provide More Data on Nanoforms by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- New Immigration Guidelines Apply Nationwide; U.S. Supreme Court Stays... by: Tejas Shah and M. Mercedes Badia-Tavas
- Anticompetitive Patent-Listing Decision May Clear Patent Thicket for... by: Joel Wallace
- German BfDI Initiates Public Consultation Process Regarding... by: Daniel F. Gottlieb and Dr. Claus Färber
- The Business Judgment Rule: How Corporate Directors Can Sleep Better... by: Adam M. Beaudoin and Stephanie C. Fields
- Clickwrap Agreement: Consent or Not Consent, That Is A Question by: Shiqi (Sara) Borjigin
- Proposed UAS Remote Identification Requirements To Impact Drone Users by: Clifford G. Maine and Todd A. Dixon
- EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation for Trichloroethylene by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- Seventh Circuit Disagrees with Ninth Circuit and Joins the Third and... by: Justin O. Kay and Sophie H. Gotlieb
- Is “Cannabis User” the Next Protected Class in California? by: Elyza P. Heraldez and Patrick C. Stokes
- NLRA’s Jurisdiction Over Charter Schools Remains Undecided by: Taylor L. Hunter
- DOJ’s Latest FCPA Pressure Tactic: Charging Multiple Violations for... by: Kevin P. Daly
- Telecom Alert - Forms 499-A, 499-Q Released; NG911 NEAD Platform... by: Wesley K. Wright and Gregory E. Kunkle
- ESMA Has Its Say on Sustainable Finance by: Corrado Angelelli and Antonio Enrico Izzi
- 340B Ceiling Price Transparency – HRSA Now Requiring Pharmaceutical... by: Daryl M. Berke and Ellyn L. Sternfield
- Coronavirus: Employers Should Plan, Not Panic by: Mark J. Neuberger
- They’re At it Again: NCLC Submits Brief to Eleventh Circuit Asking it... by: Eric J. Troutman
- Update: Public Charge Rule Effective in All 50 States by: Jennifer Hermansky
- Appeals Court Says No FLSA Notice for Employees Who Agree to Arbitrate by: James M. Nicholas
- Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for February 2020 by: Thomas B. Shepherd III and Christopher S. Pace
- Upcoming/New CFIUS Filing: ZF Friedrichshafen AG and WABCO by: International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs
- The Imposter Syndrome is Real, But It Can be Overcome by: Ladd Hirsch
- The Trillion Trees Initiative and Sustainability by: Jane E. Montgomery
- European Parliament Weighs in on Automated Decision-Making by: Elfin L. Noce
- Breaking: Mass. High Court Rules Municipality’s Acquisition of... by: Donald R. Pinto, Jr.
- The CSB Adopts Final Accidental-Release Reporting Regulations by: Arthur G. Sapper
- Weekly IRS Roundup February 17 – 21, 2020 by: Tax Practice Group McDermott Will Emery
- CALIFORNIA MANDATORY SOLAR UPDATE: First Community Solar Program... by: Anna T. Dorros and Alexis L. Jodlowski
- TCPA Quick Hitter: Case Against Major Lead Aggregator to Continue... by: Eric J. Troutman
- U.K. Immigration Update: Government Unveils New Post-Brexit Points-... by: Claire D. Nilson
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Designated ‘Security Agency’ by: Jessica K. Lang
- Final Call to Participate in the CNIL’s Consultation on Cookies Rules by: Stéphanie Faber
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Fair Share Act to... by: Caleb J. Holmes
- 2019 FDA Precision Medicine Approvals: Progress At FDA by: Antoinette F. Konski
- Federal Judge Dismisses Amended Complaint Over Dog Food Labeled as “... by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
- 2020 ABA TECHSHOW Guide by: Practice Panther
- Recent False Claims Act Settlements Show Critical Role of... by: Todd Yoder
- Two More Significant Rulings for TCPA Litigation – Eleventh and... by: Jason C. Gavejian
- The TCPA and Severability: Why The Supreme Court Will Not Sever The... by: Daniel L. Delnero
- Industry setting its own standards – FCA backs code for unregulated... by: Garon Anthony
- New Jersey to Consider Mandatory Anti-Harassment Training and Other... by: Evandro C Gigante and Laura M. Fant
- Bill Would Mandate That All LLCs Have A "Valid" EMail... by: Keith Paul Bishop
February 23, 2020
- Former Nurse Practitioner Blows Whistle on Alleged Fraud by Family... by: Tycko & Zavareei Whistleblower Practice Group
- As broad as it is long: CJEU rules that trade mark owners need not... by: Hayley Campbell and Carlton Daniel
- CFIUS Issues Final Regulations on National Security Review of Foreign... by: Sonali Dohale and Kara M. Bombach
Energy, Climate, and Environmental Law News
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 is 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 change, creative 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.
