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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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Aug
19
2011
District of Columbia and Seventh Circuits Allow for Corporate Liability Under The Alien Tort Statute, Splitting With Second Circuit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
12
2015
New York Sacks Daily Fantasy Sports; Gives Pass to Traditional Fantasy Sports Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
26
2016
State Agency’s Intentional Flooding for Environmental Protection Results in Physical Taking of Private Property – Strict Liability Applies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
29
2019
Blockchain Continues to Make Headway in the Energy Industry 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
Dec
18
2023
FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules to Promote Broadband Expansion 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
Nov
14
2019
Fall Season Results in California Coastal Commission Victories Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2024
May 1 Brings Another Privacy Law to the Beehive State: The Utah Motor Vehicle Data Protection Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2022
Is the U.S. solar industry ready to prove its panels aren’t made with Uyghur forced labor? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
6
2022
Lawmakers and Regulators Examine Role of Blockchain Technology in Energy Transitions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
31
2020
U.S. EPA’s Temporary COVID-19 Enforcement Discretion Policy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
12
2022
California Energy Commission Releases Milestone Offshore Wind Energy Report and Sets Maximum Feasible Capacity and Megawatt Planning Goals for 2030 and 2045 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2013
California Passes Landmark Green Chemical Laws Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
27
2022
Commerce Department Adds Guardrails Against Stockpiling of Certain Solar Cells and Modules During Temporary Waiver of AD/CVD Duties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Requires Separate Evaluation Of Mitigation Measures And Alternatives Even Where Mitigation Measures Are Incorporated Into Project Design Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
17
2020
County Zoning Ordinance Cannot be Used to Justify Property Seizure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2023
How Prepared Are You for the Surge in California’s Green Hydrogen Economy? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2023
GSA Issues Request for Information on Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2018
Critical Habitat Must Be Habitat for Listed Species, Supreme Court Says Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2010
9th Circuit Upholds Critical Habitat Designation for Mexican Spotted Owl Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2015
EPA and the Army Corps Seeking to Consolidate Challenges to Recently Issued “Waters of the United States” Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2023
California Regulator Drives Inquiry into Vehicle Data Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
6
2019
Utility Provider Settles Call Recording Lawsuit for $3.7 Million Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
3
2019
Endangered Species Act Rulemakings Face Immediate Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2022
Auto Finance Companies May Face Risk From Holder Rule, Pending California Supreme Court Case Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
23
2016
New LA Ordinances “Clean Up, Green Up” Industry in Residential “Toxic Hotspot” Neighborhoods Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2016
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes (Again) To Issue 30-Year Eagle Act Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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