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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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Jan
25
2011
CleanTech Opportunities On The Rise Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
24
2011
Lender Liability and the Exception to CERCLA Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
24
2011
Commodity Futures Trading Commission "CFTC" Approves Position Limits Proposal for Derivatives Bracewell LLP
Jan
18
2011
EPA Defers GHG Permitting Requirements for Biomass Industries Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
17
2011
"Over the River" and into the Legal Fray: Christo and Jeanne-Claude Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2011
Court Invalidates EIR's Use of a Baseline Predicated On Future, Post-Approval Conditions For Analysis of Project's Impacts - Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Assn. v. City of Sunnyvale City Council, No. H035135 (6th Dist., December 16, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
15
2011
Baseline Using Existing Entitlements Acceptable If It Corresponds To Conditions "On The Ground" - Cherry Valley Pass Acres and Neighbors, et al. v. City of Beaumont, E049651 (4th Dist. Div. 2, November 22, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
14
2011
Local Air District Rule Requiring Development Sites to Reduce Amount of Pollutants Emitted Not Preempted by the Clean Air Act - National Association of Home Builders v. San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, No 08-17309, (9th Cir., D) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
14
2011
SEC Proposes Disclosure Rules for Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
13
2011
New Defense Authorization Act Imposes Buy American Act Mandate for Photovoltaics Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
13
2011
Lights Out on Traditional Bulbs Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
12
2011
Climate Change in the Gulf Coast Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jan
7
2011
Attorney Fees Award May Be Reevaluated When Claims Are Partially Reversed On Appeal - Environmental Protection Information Center, et al. v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, et al., A108410 (1st Dist. Div. 5, November 19, 2010) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2011
Economic Recovery: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jan
6
2011
Landmark Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Adopted in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
3
2011
EPA Reminds Republicans Cap-and-Trade Used to be GOP Idea — and it Worked for Acid Rain Center for Public Integrity
Dec
30
2010
What’s So Smart About Smart Grids? Poyner Spruill LLP
Dec
28
2010
European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Corporate Social Responsibility Foley Hoag LLP
Dec
28
2010
President Signs Tax Bill with Numerous Renewable Energy Implications Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
25
2010
The Year in Risk - Recap of Natural and Man-Made Disasters of 2010 Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
23
2010
Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of Global Warming Litigation In American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2010
U.S. Department of Energy Announces up to $30 Million for Research to Advance Next Generation Biofuels Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
15
2010
From Trash to Cash - General Liability Policies Purchased Before Mid-1980s May be Able to be Sold Back. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
14
2010
CFTC Proposes Definitions for "Swap Dealer" and "Major Swap Participant" Bracewell LLP
Dec
13
2010
The Legal Recourse in a Sea of Oil Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
12
2010
Regulating the Regulators: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Forced to Issue Permits to Itself Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
11
2010
EPA Releases Final Renewable Energy Fuel Standards for 2011 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
10
2010
New Wisconsin Law Goes Into Effect Banning Landfilling of Used Oil Filters and Absorbents on January 1, 2011 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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