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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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2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – September 28, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
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2018
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – October 26, 2018 Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
17
2017
Transforming the Nation’s Electricity System: Survivable Elements of Obama’s Policy Roadmap for the Trump Administration Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
21
2017
FTC Announces June Workshop on Connected and Automated Cars Covington & Burling LLP
May
11
2017
Parties Discuss Privacy Issues in Advance of FTC, NHTSA Workshop on Connected Cars Covington & Burling LLP
May
14
2014
White House Announces $2 Billion Goal for Energy Efficiency Performance Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
3
2014
The EU’s New Energy Efficiency Directive Becomes Applicable Across Europe Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
10
2014
By Sea, By Rail, By Air — How Kenya Is Revolutionizing Its Transportation Systems Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
13
2014
Next Steps in Iraqi War Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
29
2014
U.S. Navy Affirms Commitment to Use Alternative Fuels Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
6
2014
Risk and Reward in the UK Continental Shelf: A Three-Part Series Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
5
2014
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Announces ESA Protection for the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
22
2014
Senate Proposal Would Impose Severe Regulations on Drone Use Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
30
2014
NGOs May Sue European Governments for Failure to Comply with EU Mandatory Environmental Standards Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
8
2015
CFTC Reopens Comment Period for Position Limits - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
20
2015
This Week in Congress – January 19, 2015 Covington & Burling LLP
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2015
This Week in Congress – April 20, 2015 re: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards Act, Ambush Elections and more Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
3
2015
Digital Single Market Policy, Energy and Climate Change and more: European Union Policy Update for July 2015 Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
13
2015
Cairn Energy Compels India to Engage in Arbitration Proceedings Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
26
2018
European Commission Launches New Antitrust Investigation into LNG Destination Clauses Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
11
2018
Governor Jerry Brown signs SB 100 and Executive Order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
3
2016
Brexit and the EU’s Reaction, Tech and Digital Single Market Policies, Communication and Media Policies: EU Policy Update Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
1
2017
The New Administration Releases An Executive Order and A Series of Memoranda On Energy and Environmental Issues Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
11
2017
Week Ahead in European Parliament – February 10, 2017: Public Health and Food Safety; CETA; Committee on Legal Affairs Covington & Burling LLP
May
3
2014
New York Explores a “Fundamental” Restructuring of Electric Utilities Covington & Burling LLP
May
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2014
The Government Contracts Update - May 12, 2014 Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
3
2014
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposes Changing Process for Non-FTA (Free Trade Agreement) LNG Exports Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
9
2014
Proposal to Resuscitate Federal Highway Funding Covington & Burling LLP
 

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