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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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2016
Clean Air Act Permit Challenges — New Rules On the Way McDermott Will & Emery
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6
2016
IRS Provides Benefit Plan Relief to Louisiana Flood Victims Jones Walker LLP
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6
2016
CEQ Issues Measured Final Guidance for Federal Agencies in their Consideration of GHG Emissions in NEPA Reviews Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
6
2016
New York Appeals Court Holds No Allocation of Environmental Losses to Insurers for Uninsured Years Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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6
2016
Energy and Environmental Legislative Updates for Fall 2016 Mintz
Sep
6
2016
Brexit: International and EU Legal Frameworks Affected and Unaffected Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
5
2016
Along with Hurricanes Come Hackers Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Sep
5
2016
Mexican National Hydrocarbons Commission Issues Bidding Guidelines and Agreements for the First Pemex Farm-Out (Trion Project) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
3
2016
California to Consider Listing Vinyl Acetate as a Carcinogen under Prop 65 Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
3
2016
EU Sanctions Against Russia Adopted and Extended; Sanctions Extended Concerning Crimea and Sevastopol Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
2
2016
Brazil Backtracks From Plan To Increase Ethanol Use Through Tax Breaks Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
2
2016
Michigan: No Prescriptive Rights Arise from Misuse of Dedicated Area Varnum LLP
Sep
2
2016
Multiple Challenges Filed Against Massachusetts Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
2
2016
University Of Michigan Researcher Publishes Controversial Study That Finds Gasoline Produces Fewer CO2 Emissions Than Biofuels Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
2
2016
USDA Reports On Increasing Ethanol Production Capacity In The Philippines Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
1
2016
Pipeline Safety Update, September 2016: PHMSA Issues Advisory Bulletin to Clarify Regulatory Requirements for Active and Abandoned Pipelines; New FAA Procedures; DOT and PHMSA; Van Ness Feldman LLP
Sep
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2016
EU Adopts New Guidance on Environmental Claims Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
31
2016
Hydro Newsletter August 31, 2016: CEQ Releases Final Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change in Environmental Reviews; FERC Staff Revises Handbook for Use of Third-Party Contractors to Prepare Environmental Documents Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
31
2016
EU's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: This Week in European Parliament – August 31, 2016 Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
30
2016
Top Leases: Assessing (and Avoiding) the Risks of Novation Holland & Hart LLP
Aug
30
2016
Negotiating Production Sharing Contracts in the UK - The Dangers of Using Intermediaries Bracewell LLP
Aug
30
2016
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) Director Urges Action on Offshore Well Cementing Safety Issues Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
30
2016
Stormwater Forecast: Prepare for More Aggressive Benchmark Monitoring and Corrective Action Requirements under Next Proposed MSGP Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
29
2016
EPA Issues Short-Term Implementation Measures under the Lautenberg Act Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
29
2016
Third Circuit Denies Environmental Challenge Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
26
2016
SWA Announces New Chemical Database; China Implements Requirements For Shipments From Zika-Infected Countries; BoA Rules On CSA Obligations: Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation August 2016 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
26
2016
Electric Reliability Update:August 26, 2016 -FERC Accepts NERC Supplemental Budget True-Up Filing; NERC Submits 2017 Business Plan and Budget Filing; NERC Submits Budgetary Compliance Filing Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
26
2016
U.S. EPA Settles Public Interest Groups’ Challenge to Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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