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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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Jan
3
2020
Federal Court Taps Brakes on New York’s Sweeping New Farmworker Labor Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
7
2017
Mine Safety Agency Issues Serious Accident Alert on Safe Handling of Chemicals Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
14
2014
MSHA’s Imminent Danger Authority is Unreviewable, Administrative Law Judge Says Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
6
2022
DOT Proposes New Guidance For Medical Examiners To Address CBD Use By Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
1
2014
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Reminder to Medical Review Officers Concerning Employees’ Use of Prescription Medications Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
11
2020
FMCSA Extends Waiver Period For Certain Pre-Employment Drug Tests From 30 to 90 Days Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
10
2017
FMCSA Expands Its Drug Testing Panel Effective January 1, 2018 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
8
2017
PHMSA Raises Random Drug Testing Rate to 50% for 2018 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
10
2020
Cal OSHA issues Updated Infection Prevention Guidance for Agricultural Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
19
2018
MSHA Rolls Out New System To Improve Mine Inspections Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
23
2023
What Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry Systems Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
14
2019
OSHA Proposes Revisions to Final Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
25
2019
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Publishes Standards For Oral Fluid Drug Testing Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
4
2019
Changes to Modernize H-2B Visa Process Cut Print Newspaper Requirement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
21
2022
Need to Navigate Regulatory Patchwork After Judge Strikes Down Federal COVID-19 Mask Mandate Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
6
2014
Congress Tells Regulators to Back Off Small Farms Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
6
2022
CDC Issues Further Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
17
2022
ESG Taking Center Stage At The SEC – What Can Publicly Traded Employers Expect? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2014
Judge Throws Out MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Citation for Lack of Jurisdiction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
1
2014
The San Francisco Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program Starts Today! Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
17
2017
Zatezalo Confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2015
Mine Safety Commission Rejects Lessened Penalties Set by Judge in Two Cases, but Upholds Reduction in a Third Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
30
2022
Motor Carrier Employers May Conduct Safety Performance History Investigations in FMCSA Clearinghouse as of January 6, 2023 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
29
2015
Hydraulic Oil Poses Greater Fire Risk than Motor Oil, Judge Says Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
21
2020
Relaxed H-2A Rules Continue Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
24
2020
DOT Extends Period of Enforcement Discretion For SAPs and Service Agents Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
5
2018
MSHA Requests Information on Technology Necessary to Improve Miner Safety Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
13
2018
Hurricane Florence – Another Reminder to Develop a Disaster Recovery Plan Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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