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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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Dec
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Ninth Circuit Rejects Claims for Contributory Cybersquatting Under the ACPA (Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act) Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Dec
13
2013
New York District Court Rejects FDNY (New York City Fire Department) Employees’ Bid To Be Paid For Commuting Time Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
13
2013
What the Strong Initial Public Offering (IPO) Market Means for Cleantech and Renewable Energy Companies Mintz
Dec
12
2013
EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) January 2014 Section 316(b) Rulemaking to Require Best Available Technology (BAT) for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Hundreds of Existing Manufacturing Facilities and Power Plants Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
12
2013
Key Deepwater Horizon Criminal Charges Dismissed Against Two BP Officials Faegre Drinker
Dec
12
2013
Are You on South African Santa’s Naughty or Nice List? Re: Bids for Renewable Energy Projects Bracewell LLP
Dec
12
2013
Air Regulation Update - Part I Re: Clean Air Act Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
11
2013
Energy and Environmental Law Update - December 9, 2013 Mintz
Dec
10
2013
New “Potentially Feasible” Alternative Does Not Trigger Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Recirculation Unless Considered “Significant New Information”; No Findings Needed to Reject Alternative As Infeasible Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
9
2013
Sierra Club Challenge to Coal Plant Air Permit Fails Varnum LLP
Dec
9
2013
What Due Diligence is Due?‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Dec
9
2013
USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Finalizes Import Regulations for “Mad Cow Disease” Varnum LLP
Dec
9
2013
Improving Miners’ Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor
Dec
8
2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2014 Models U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
8
2013
Weather Risks Often Overlooked [INFOGRAPHIC] Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
7
2013
Proposed EPA Water Rule Could Expand Regulatory Authority Over Streams and Wetlands Varnum LLP
Dec
6
2013
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Draft Cancer Policy Merits Response Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
6
2013
Dormant Commerce Clause Update – 4th Circuit Panel Talks Trash Faegre Drinker
Dec
6
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Approves Version 5 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards, Rejects Key Reforms Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
6
2013
Substantial Evidence Test Applies to Decision Not to Require Additional Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
5
2013
Consumers Energy May Terminate Case for New Gas Plant Varnum LLP
Dec
5
2013
New EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) Tier I and II Inventory Reporting Requirements Effective January 1, 2014 ArentFox Schiff LLP
Dec
5
2013
Remedial Investigation Deadline To Be Extended? Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
5
2013
Latin American Region Environmental Report: Peru Highlights (Volume III 2013) Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
5
2013
Latin American Region Environmental Report: Chile Highlights (Volume III 2013) Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
5
2013
Latin American Region Environmental Report: Colombia Highlights (Volume III 2013) Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
5
2013
Progress on the Western Front in the Solar Net Metering Battle? Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Dec
4
2013
Vestas Completes Factory Testing of World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine Bracewell LLP
 

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