Environmental, Energy & Resources

Environmental law can impact a variety of legal areas and can impact companies as they navigate sometimes complicated regulation landscapes. The National Law Review has legal experts in environmental law who examine developments in the field and break them down, providing thoughtful analysis for readers. 

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Jun
12
2023
Italian citizens Sue Oil Supermajor To Compel Accelerated Emissions Reductions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
20
2023
UN-Initiated and Bank-Led Working Group Formed to Encourage Banks to Achieve Biodiversity Targets Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
11
2023
Global Banking Regulators Plan to Develop Short-Term Climate Scenarios Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
19
2023
Amazonian Nations Sign Joint Declaration but Fail to Agree Joint Target to End Illegal Deforestation Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
2
2023
ESMA Launches Fifth Stress Test Exercise for Central Counterparties That Includes Climate-Related Risks Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
23
2023
Assessment of Major Banks Shows Disclosure Gaps in Finance Directed Towards Climate Solutions Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
7
2023
UK Institute of Directors: UK’s FRC Should Maximize Adaptability of Governance Code Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
14
2023
Island Nations Ask UN Tribunal to Spell Out Large Countries’ Obligations to Protect Oceans Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
21
2016
FERC Staff Issues a White Paper Providing Guidance on Effective Compliance Programs Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
28
2016
FERC Staff’s White Paper on Manipulation Provides Insights on Commission’s Developing Manipulation Law Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
15
2022
ESG Risks of Antitrust Enforcement and Liability Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
20
2023
World Economic Forum and ISSB Form Partnership to Provide Guidance on ISSB Reporting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
28
2023
UK Government Sued Over Inadequate Assessment of Environmental Impacts of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
26
2023
Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Draft Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Product Providers Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
19
2023
UK Announces Plans to Publish Sustainability Disclosure Standards by July 2024 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
2
2023
CDP Report: Financial Institutions Face Challenges in Addressing Nature-Related Risks Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
23
2023
California Sues Big Oil for Denying, Downplaying Impact of Fossil Fuels on Climate Change Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
7
2023
Australian Government Seeks Input on Implementation of Carbon Credit Scheme Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
14
2023
European Citizens Sue States for Breach of Human Rights Resulting from Failure to Take Stronger Climate Action Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
28
2020
European Commission Consultation on the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
30
2023
IAASB Public Consultation on Proposed Sustainability Assurance Standard to Begin in July Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
12
2023
MSCI Publishes Latest Annual Report on Public Company Climate Progress Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
20
2023
Energy Companies’ Advertisements Banned by UK Regulator Despite Being Factually Accurate Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
11
2023
Brazil Launches Preparations for COP30 and Announces Eight Environmental Protection Decrees Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
17
2023
2023 Analysis Of Climate Litigation Shows Continuing Upward Trend Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
31
2023
Republicans Reintroduce House Bill to Limit ESG Considerations in Retirement Investing Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
1
2023
Swiss Citizens Vote in Favor of New Net Zero Law Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oct
23
2023
American Airlines Moves to Dismiss Suit Challenging Inclusion of ESG Funds in Retirement Plan Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
9
2021
OCC Asks Bank Boards to Better Manage and Report Climate Risk Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Feb
23
2022
Cadwalader Cabinet: That'll Learn You Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
19
2016
Long-Awaited Decision is Mixed Result for Litigants Battling FERC Enforcement Actions in Federal Court Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Apr
7
2022
What Can Public Companies Do Now to Prepare for the SEC’s New Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures? Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jul
6
2016
FERC Increases Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties for Power, Gas and Oil Companies Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Aug
16
2017
D.C. Circuit Upholds DOE’s Authorization of LNG Exports from the Freeport LNG Terminal Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
30
2023
Study Assesses Cost of Climate Litigation on Shareholder Value Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
 

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