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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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Sep
27
2022
Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
22
2010
9th Circuit Upholds Critical Habitat Designation for Mexican Spotted Owl Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
30
2022
Proposed Rule Requires Contractors to Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2015
EPA and the Army Corps Seeking to Consolidate Challenges to Recently Issued “Waters of the United States” Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2023
How Prepared Are You for the Surge in California’s Green Hydrogen Economy? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2023
GSA Issues Request for Information on Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
23
2016
New LA Ordinances “Clean Up, Green Up” Industry in Residential “Toxic Hotspot” Neighborhoods Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2016
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes (Again) To Issue 30-Year Eagle Act Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
22
2013
The Stockton Saga Continues: Untouchable Pensions on the Chopping Block? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2013
Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Document Violates Brown Act Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2023
California Regulator Drives Inquiry into Vehicle Data Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
15
2019
District Court Provides Guidance On Climate Change Analysis Under NEPA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2019
FERC Rejects MISO’s Proposed Restrictions on Joining the Development Queue Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
6
2019
EIR for Downtown San Francisco Mixed-Use Project Upheld Under Supreme Court’s Newly Articulated Standard of Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
8
2013
Governor Brown Signs Senate Bill 4 Regulating Hydraulic Fracturing Well Stimulation Treatments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
9
2019
FERC Order No. 860 Mandates New Market-Based Rate Filing and Reporting Requirements for Sellers of Electric Energy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
26
2014
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Requires Separate Evaluation Of Mitigation Measures And Alternatives Even Where Mitigation Measures Are Incorporated Into Project Design Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
6
2020
FERC Continues to Squeeze Renewable Resources Participating in Wholesale Electric Capacity Markets Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
31
2022
Bid Credits Intended to Stimulate Local Coordination and Development in Upcoming California Lease Auction Add New Wrinkle to Bid Strategies Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
2
2010
US Patent Office Expands Green Technology Accelerated Examination Program - More categories of invention are now eligible for expedited processing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2010
General And Special Benefits Of Special Assessments Must Be Separated And Quantified Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2015
High Standard for Invoking Equitable Estoppel Against the Government Reaffirmed Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
5
2023
2022 CEQA Legislative Recap Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2023
Last Mile Warehouse Bills and Proposed Special Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2016
China: Revised Provisions on Administration of Business Licensing for General Aviation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
1
2023
Cybersecurity Labeling is (Almost) Here! Biden Administration Announces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2013
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
26
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Hands Major Win To Landowners Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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