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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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Feb
19
2024
Regulation: Industry Comments on SEC’s Fund Name Proposal Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
18
2024
Cadwalader Climate (March 11, 2024) Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Mar
2
2016
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Private Manipulation Claim Because of CFTC Exemption Order Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
25
2023
EU’s Global Gateway: €18 billion of Financing Announced for Climate Action and Clean Energy Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
12
2023
EU Issues Competition Safe Harbor Guidelines For Sustainability Agreements Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
11
2023
Brazil Launches Preparations for COP30 and Announces Eight Environmental Protection Decrees Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
25
2023
Kentucky Is Latest State to Blacklist Financial Institutions Over ESG Policies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
31
2023
Republicans Reintroduce House Bill to Limit ESG Considerations in Retirement Investing Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
9
2023
UK Regulator Raises Concerns over the Sustainability-Linked Loans Market, Including Potential Greenwashing Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
5
2023
ESMA and NCAs to Assess Disclosures and Sustainability Risks in the Investment Fund Sector Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
19
2023
U.S. Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Investigate Oil and Gas Companies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
5
2021
IFRS Foundation Forms Sustainability Disclosures Board Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
9
2023
UK Government to Publish Guidance on Public Sector Emissions Monitoring and Reporting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
23
2023
Assessment of Major Banks Shows Disclosure Gaps in Finance Directed Towards Climate Solutions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
4
2023
EU Council Adopts New European Green Bond Standard Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
19
2024
Disclosure: FCA Proposes Regulation of Investment Firm Sustainability Claims Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
28
2017
Hurricane Irma and Maria Jones Act Waiver Issued for Puerto Rico Jones Walker LLP
Dec
19
2018
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018 Jones Walker LLP
Jul
23
2021
Louisiana 31st State in Union With an Environmental Audit Privilege Law Jones Walker LLP
Sep
14
2021
LDEQ’s Hurricane Ida Emergency Declarations: What Do They Cover? Jones Walker LLP
Jan
12
2017
Temporary Housing Program Extended for Louisiana Flood Victims Jones Walker LLP
Oct
10
2019
Treasury Identifies Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Maritime, Financial Services, and Real Estate as CFIUS Focus Areas Jones Walker LLP
Feb
8
2021
President Biden Freezes New Oil and Gas Leases and Pauses Permits on Federal Lands and Offshore Jones Walker LLP
Jul
23
2021
"Functional Equivalent of a Discharge" Comes Full Circle: Maui Court Implements SCOTUS Guidance Jones Walker LLP
Aug
27
2021
CERCLA: To Report or Not to Report? That Is the Question Jones Walker LLP
Dec
4
2023
IRS Considers Allowing Individuals to Purchase Clean Energy Tax Credits, but Buyer Beware [Video] Jones Walker LLP
Apr
30
2020
Superfund Settlors: Mind Your Neighbors Jones Walker LLP
Nov
29
2017
Last Day to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance is Thursday, November 30 Jones Walker LLP
 

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