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. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the main regulatory body for many environmental issues facing companies in the United States.  The National Law Review covers staffing changes at the EPA, as well as the  Agency’s compliance requirements, greenhouse-gas emission limits, to hazardous waste disposal requirements at state and federal levels. Additionally, the EPA's Clean Power Plan and resulting litigation is also analyzed by the writers who write for the National Coverage of the Department of Energy, and how the DOE is moving forward on energy research as well as regulations involving the cultivation of current energy sources is also covered by the legal writers at the National Law Review. Visitors will also find information on biodiesel, biofuels, and continual research in creating more sustainable, cleaner energy sources. Readers can find the latest cases from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), new legislation, and up-to-date information about new levels or regulations when they become effective.

Along with regulations, readers can read about major legislation that impacts the environmental law landscape, both at the federal and state level.  Litigation involving the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, as well as state level legislation like the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 

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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
Jun
16
2011
Court Affirms CEQA Does Not Require Cumulative Impact Analysis Where Project Makes No Contribution to Groundwater Impacts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
8
2022
Petitioners Failed to Show Subdivision Consistent With a Specific Plan EIR Was Outside the Scope of a Statutory Exemption Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2019
Following Suit – City of Los Angeles Updates CEQA Guide to Include VMT Methodology Ahead of State-Imposed Deadline Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2022
Is the U.S. solar industry ready to prove its panels aren’t made with Uyghur forced labor? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
3
2019
Endangered Species Act Rulemakings Face Immediate Challenge Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
10
2013
In-FUR-mation Update: New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Enforcement Policy for Retailers 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
30
2017
EPA, Corps Propose Rescinding Clean Water Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
FERC Orders, Notices, and Other Guidance Regarding the Novel Coronavirus Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2020
US EPA’s COVID-19 Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
16
2014
Contaminated but Remediated Soil and Cortese Listing Does Not Compel Preparation of EIR (Environmental Impact Report) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2014
Dry Times: How to Deal with the Impact of California’s Drought on Critical Commercial Agreements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2014
EIR Air Quality Analysis Insufficient: Lack of Specificity Regarding Human Health Impacts, Mitigation Measure Enforceability, and Evidence Supporting Measures’ Effectiveness in Substantially Reducing Air Quality Impacts Blamed 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
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
Mar
13
2018
Under the Radar Changes to Proposition 65 – OEHHA Issues New “Guidance” For Web Purchases (Is it an Illegal “Underground Regulation”?) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
31
2014
City of Los Angeles Outsources Defense of CEQA/Land Use Lawsuits To Private Law Firms – Developers To Foot The Bill Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
15
2015
Change Your Entire Energy Export Policy Using This One Weird Trick! BIS “Clarifies” Short Supply Controls to Make Oil Exporting Easier Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2024
CEQA 2023 Legislative Update Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2019
CDP Applicant May Not Challenge Local Agency’s CEQA Decision on Coastal Development Permit While CDP Appeal to Coastal Commission Is Pending Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
30
2024
Proposition 65: 2023 in Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
27
2024
Updates on GHG Emissions Disclosure Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2010
Supercenters Do Not Automatically Trigger Requirement To Study Urban Decay Effects In An EIR Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
15
2021
California Passes Sweeping Package of “Green” Bills Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
2
2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Renewal of Nationwide Permits Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
8
2022
Making Sense of the Solar Supply Chain Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2019
D.C. Circuit Says NEPA Requires FERC To Inquire Into Up and Downstream Effects of Pipeline Project Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
14
2022
PFAS As Hazardous Substances: Top 5 Implications For Businesses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
1
2022
California Offshore Wind Lease Sale Announced by Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 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
Jan
5
2023
2022 CEQA Legislative Recap Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2014
5 Things You Need To Know Now About Mexico’s Energy Reforms Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
21
2023
Beyond Inverse Condemnation in Wildfire Litigation: An Oregon Jury Finds Utility Liable for Negligence, Trespass and Nuisance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
17
2021
Farm Lending Pitfalls For Urban Lawyers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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