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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
5
2023
2022 CEQA Legislative Recap Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
29
2022
New York Fashion Sustainability Act: Now In Committee Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2017
EPA, Corps Propose Rescinding Clean Water Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2023
Last Mile Warehouse Bills and Proposed Special Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2020
CALIFORNIA MANDATORY SOLAR UPDATE: First Community Solar Program Approved by California Energy Commission Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2014
Level of Detail Adequate in California High Speed Rail Authority’s Program EIR for Central Valley to Bay Area Rail Corridor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
18
2020
Failure to Include A No-Build Analysis in Project Description Does Not Violate CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2022
PFAS Regulations Could Open Floodgates to Prop 65 Enforcement – Assess & Manage Your Exposure Now Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2022
FTC Targets Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Advertising by Auto Dealers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
11
2014
Utah District Court Strikes Down Regulation of Purely Intrastate Species on Private Land Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
28
2017
Auto Insurer Properly Denied Liability Coverage Where Insured Operated a “Non-Owned” Auto Furnished for Insured’s Regular Use Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
11
2022
OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion For Federally Qualified Health Center’s Smartphone Loan Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
12
2020
Securing the U.S. Bulk Power System: An Assessment of Executive Order 13920 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
29
2020
Overview of Recent Updates for Employers in the Commercial Trucking Industry 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
Jul
13
2020
U.S. Supreme Court finds Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Reservation Remains Intact For Purposes of Criminal Jurisdiction Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
8
2022
California’s First Offshore Wind Auction Finalized – Key Takeaways Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2015
EPA and Corps Issue Rule Defining “Waters of the U.S” 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
Sep
15
2020
Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Revising Broad Range of Clean Water Act Nationwide Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
25
2018
Are Your Product Warnings Prop 65 Compliant? With New Changes Coming, It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2020
SB 288: Sustainable Transportation and the “Road to Recovery” for Post-COVID Air Pollution and Unemployment Concerns Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2011
Prison Time and Export Controls: University Professor's Case Illustrates Dangers of Ignoring Export Compliance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2015
Fashion Embraces President Obama’s Climate Change Initiative Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2024
2023 Year-in-Review CEQA Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
27
2021
New Rules Governing Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
8
2016
Game Goes On: Court Dismisses With Prejudice Class Action Alleging Social Gaming Micro-transactions Constitute Illegal Gambling 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
 

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