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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
11
2011
Final Decision Suspends California's AB 32 GHG Regulations: What Now? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2015
District Court Enjoins Federal Regulations Revising Scope of Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
26
2011
A Case Where CEQA Worked Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2023
WARNING: Get Your Prop 65 House in Order for the New Year Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
5
2018
Tenth Circuit Holds Bureau of Land Management Improperly Relied On Unsupported and Irrational Assumption in Analyzing Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining Leases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
19
2023
Turbulence Ahead for the Clean Water Act: Agencies Redefine “Waters of the United States” as SCOTUS Prepares to Rule in Sackett v. EPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
20
2018
Ninth Circuit Holds National Park Service Has the Authority to Regulate Navigable Waters in Alaska’s National Parks and Prohibit the Use of Hovercraft (Again) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
15
2023
A Closer Look at the Recent USMCA Automobile Disputes Panel Decision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
14
2021
Senate Bill Extends and Expands CEQA Streamlining Process Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2021
Anti-Forced Labor Measures Turn Up the Heat on Chinese Solar Equipment Suppliers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2013
No Relief Under Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) Section 473 For Missed Filing Deadline In California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2019
California Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of De Novo and Substantial Evidence Standards Of Review In CEQA Cases Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2013
What Export Control Reform Means for You: Let Us Cl-EAR Up Changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) – Episode II: The First Change – Reevaluating your ITAR Aircraft Parts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
10
2013
Still Standing: U.S. Court Upholds SEC Conflicts Minerals Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2013
Export Control Reform (ECR) Series Episode V: Revisions to Naval Vessel and Military Vehicle Controls – A Regulatory Sea (and Land) Change Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
22
2022
U.S., UK and EU Sanctions Over Putin’s Recognition of Breakaway Ukraine Regions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2019
See You Later Alligator? After A While Crocodile? Will Penal Law 653o(b)(1) Take Effect? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2024
Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation into Chinese-Made “Connected Vehicles”: Potential Prohibitions on Certain Information and Communications Technology and Services Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2024
ESG for Government Contractors: Climate-Related Risk Considerations in Federal Procurement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2020
EU is Taking Action: The Fight for Clean Air Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
20
2020
California Statewide Stay at Home Order March 19, 2020 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
26
2017
Global Body Issues Guidance for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
FERC Orders, Notices, and Other Guidance Regarding the Novel Coronavirus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
8
2022
Offshore Wind Comes to the Gulf of Mexico Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
18
2010
Notice Of Exemption Triggers A 35-Day Statute Of Limitations Under CEQA Despite Flaws in Underlying Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
Changing Protected Status of Land Requires CEQA Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
16
2011
China Restricts Growth of Polysilicon Industry Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
9
2011
Developers Must Pay Prevailing Wages for Privately Financed Public Infrastructure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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