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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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Nov
20
2013
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) Permitting The Sharing of Non-Public Information Between Natural Gas Pipelines and Electric Transmission Operators ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
19
2013
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rules Increase Maximum Penalties and Revise Investigation and Hearing Procedures Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
19
2013
Six Enforcement Actions Brought Challenging Environmental Product Claims Allegedly Failing To Comply With the FTC's (Federal Trade Commission) 'Green' Guides Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
18
2013
Will Fracking Recipes Remain Secret? Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Nov
18
2013
Green Chemistry Initiatives: An American Patchwork? Mintz
Nov
17
2013
Low Insurance Impact Expected from Haiyan Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
15
2013
California Releases New Proposed Regulations Applicable to Oil and Gas Well Treatments Bracewell LLP
Nov
15
2013
New York Landowners Circulate Draft Complaint Challenging New York Fracking Moratorium and Solicit Funds for the Effort Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
15
2013
Notices of Arrival on the Outer Continental Shelf (Federal Register Publication) (Notice of Enforcement of Regulation) Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
14
2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Civil Penalties Increase, Just in Time for the Holidays! Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
14
2013
New York Appellate Court Issues Important Decision for Municipal Stormwater Regulation Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
14
2013
Draft of Clean Water Jurisdiction Rule Leaked Bracewell LLP
Nov
13
2013
Energy and Environmental Law Update - November 11, 2013 Mintz
Nov
13
2013
Assessing Wind Energy Opportunities in Michigan Varnum LLP
Nov
12
2013
Rite Aid to Pay $12.3 Million for Failing to Properly Manage Waste Products from its California Stores Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
12
2013
Supertyphoon Haiyan Devastates Philippines Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
12
2013
New Tax in Mexico Applicable to the Energy Sector Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
12
2013
United States Ratifies Convention Restricting Use, Emissions, and Handling of Mercury Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
12
2013
Fourth Circuit Weighs in on Supreme Court’s Class Action Decision in Walmart v. Dukes–or Does It? Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
12
2013
OGX Petróleo e Gas Participações SA (OGX) Insolvency – What Distressed Investors Need to Know About Brazilian Bankruptcy Process Katten
Nov
12
2013
Storm Water Flooding as a Continuing Nuisance in Pennsylvania Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
12
2013
Upper Peninsula Michigan Power Plant May Close Varnum LLP
Nov
8
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Releases Three Draft Guidance Documents on Storm Water Management Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
8
2013
Wind Turbine Noise Mitigation Required Varnum LLP
Nov
7
2013
New York City Proposes Expansion of Actions Exempt from City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
7
2013
The President’s New Climate Change Executive Order – What Does it Mean for the Energy Sector? McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
6
2013
Grant for University of Michigan Bio-Conversion Project Varnum LLP
Nov
6
2013
Homeowners May Still Get Compensation For Loss Of Ocean View Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
 

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