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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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Apr
24
2020
County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund: Supreme Court Rejects Ninth Circuit’s Expansive Test for NPDES Permitting Under Clean Water Act, Requires Direct Discharges to Navigable Waters or Functional Equivalent of a Direct Discharge Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
28
2020
Prop 65: Certainty in Uncertain Times Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
7
2015
The ADIPEC Report – Lower Oil Price Renews Focus on Middle East Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
11
2020
North Carolina Court Rules In Favor Of All Sums Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
12
2015
Anti-Corruption Provisions and Upstream Joint Ventures--Boilerplate or Bespoke? Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
22
2020
Chemical Safety Board’s New “Best Practice Guidance for Corporate Boards of Directors and Executives in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry for Major Accident Prevention” – Onshore Operators Take Notice! Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
18
2020
SEC Amends Environmental Disclosure Requirements Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
22
2020
No Clear Path on the Transition to Net-Zero GHG Emissions Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
27
2021
Resurrecting Federal “Backstop Siting” Authority for Interstate Transmission Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
1
2023
Fine Art in Not-So-Fine Weather Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
18
2021
EPA’s Finding that Wildfires Did Not Preclude NAAQS Attainment is Upheld Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
11
2023
Frequently Asked Questions About EPA’s Expansive PFAS Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
7
2022
Army Corps Finalizes Nationwide Permit Renewal for Expedited Clean Water Act Permitting Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
18
2022
Why EPA’s Announcement about a Chemical No Longer Manufactured is Big News for your Business Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
27
2022
EPA Releases Annual Enforcement Statistics for 2021, Announces “Rigorous Enforcement is Back” Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
5
2013
Offshore Europe Showcases Internationalization of North Sea Oil and Gas Capabilities Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
26
2024
Class Action Alleging Violations of ERISA’s ESG Investing Rules Survives Motion to Dismiss Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
20
2022
EPA Proposes Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos in Historic TSCA Risk Management Rule Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
21
2014
Abu Dhabi Oil and Gas Market Continues to Draw Foreign Investment Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
30
2014
Innovation to the Fore as Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Audience Looks at Middle East Opportunities Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
8
2015
World Future Summit in Abu Dhabi to Focus on Renewable Energy Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
26
2020
EPA Issues Final Report on Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
3
2022
No Coverage for Late Night Snacks: New Jersey Court Finds Uber Eats is Not Covered by State’s Insurance Coverage Requirements for Ride-Hailing Companies Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
11
2015
Preparing for and Adapting to Lower Oil Prices: Reducing Risk, Mitigation Loss and Capitalizing on Opportunities in Today's Market Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
25
2020
FERC Declares It Has Concurrent Jurisdiction With Bankruptcy Courts When Debtor Seeks To Reject Natural Gas Transportation Agreements Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
30
2010
Developing Frac Issues – Newly Proposed Completion Rules for Wyoming & Pennsylvania Hunton Andrews Kurth
Aug
23
2010
Everything's Gone Green - CleanTech Meets the Fashion Industry Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
19
2010
NOAA Establishes New “Climate Service” Office and Names Regional Climate Services Directors Hunton Andrews Kurth
 

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