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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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Sep
25
2023
UK Independent Green Taxonomy Advisory Group Publishes Advice and Guidance on Green Taxonomy Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
18
2016
The Trump Administration: Change By Appointment Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
28
2016
FERC Staff’s White Paper on Manipulation Provides Insights on Commission’s Developing Manipulation Law Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
14
2023
EIB Announces New Measures to Address Biodiversity Loss Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
27
2023
Court Declares Austrian Airlines Liable for Greenwashing Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
11
2023
European Banking Authority Reports on the Role of Environmental and Social Risks in the Prudential Framework Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
15
2022
ESG Risks of Antitrust Enforcement and Liability Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan
4
2023
European Restructuring and Distressed: 2022 in Review Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
19
2023
Proposed Bicameral Legislation to Broaden FERC’s Enforcement Jurisdiction over Trading Energy Commodities Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
19
2016
Long-Awaited Decision is Mixed Result for Litigants Battling FERC Enforcement Actions in Federal Court Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
30
2023
European Council Adopts Position on Amendments to EU’s Green Transition Consumer Rules Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
20
2023
Energy Companies’ Advertisements Banned by UK Regulator Despite Being Factually Accurate Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
17
2023
Reports Highlight UK Private Sector Preference for Mandatory ESG Reporting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
14
2023
EU Commission Adopts Final Sustainability Reporting Rules Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
25
2023
United Nations Releases First Global Stocktake on Parties’ Achievements Under the Paris Agreement Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
25
2016
FERC Issues ANOPR on Revisions to Oil Pipeline Indexing Policies and Reporting Requirements Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
1
2021
“Sustainable” Companies Face Increased Pressure to Justify the Sustainability Label Amid Investor Challenges and Demands for Greater Risk Assessment and Disclosure Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
30
2023
EU Institutions to Vote on Greenwashing Ban Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
14
2023
ECB Cautions Banks About Heightened Exposure to Climate Litigation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
27
2023
Allianz Launches Net-Zero Transition Plan Including Intermediate 2030 Goals Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
21
2024
CFTC’s MRAC Tackles AI and Climate Change Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
20
2018
FERC Addresses Effects of Tax Cuts on Jurisdictional Rates and Disallows Income Tax Component in MLP-Owned Partnership Pipeline Cost-of-Service Rates Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
20
2023
Report Discusses Potential Impact of ESG Claims on Directors and Officers Insurance Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
5
2016
FERC Issues Order Assessing Civil Penalties Against ETRACOM Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
8
2023
Statement from the UN Environment Programme on the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance Reports on Target Progress Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
14
2023
Accounting Firms Challenged on Reporting of Climate Risks in Company Financial Statements Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
19
2023
Amazonian Nations Sign Joint Declaration but Fail to Agree Joint Target to End Illegal Deforestation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
25
2023
Australia Regulator Initiates Greenwashing Suit Against Active Super Over ESG Investing Claims Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
 

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