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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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Oct
11
2024
The Importance of Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts Amid Recent Disasters Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
11
2024
ESG Update: Congress Questions Whether ESG-Related Coalitions Violate Antitrust Laws ArentFox Schiff LLP
Oct
11
2024
Canada Begins Public Consultations on Initiatives Supporting CEPA Amendments Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
11
2024
State Court Rules California Has Jurisdiction Over Fossil Fuel Companies In Connection With Climate Change Lawsuits Mintz
Oct
11
2024
CFTC’S New Guidance, Recent High-Profile Enforcement Raise the Stakes for Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Participants Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
10
2024
Commission Grants Burrowing Owls “Candidate” Species Protections Under the California Endangered Species Act Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
10
2024
North Carolina Passes First Helene Emergency Relief Legislation Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
10
2024
A Deep Dive into AB 98’s Restrictions on the Logistics Industry: What the Bill Does and Does Not Do Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
10
2024
Improved Access to Capital, Subsidies, and Incentives are Accelerating the Energy Transition, But Government Support is Crucial, Womble Bond Dickinson Survey Finds Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
10
2024
Hawaii Supreme Court Rules That Insurance Policies Do Not Cover Fossil Fuel Companies' Climate Change Damages Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mintz
Oct
10
2024
Senate Committee Hearing on Public Impacts of PFAS Exposures Postponed Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
9
2024
Mexican Administration Offers Boost to Clean Energy, Infrastructure Under New Leadership Foley & Lardner LLP
Oct
9
2024
EPA Accepting Comment on Next Round of Chemicals to Be Considered for Prioritization under TSCA Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
9
2024
Voluntary Carbon Markets: Scaling Up with Integrity Bracewell LLP
Oct
9
2024
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Manufacture of Certain PFAS During Fluorination of HDPE and Other Plastic Containers Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
9
2024
Reopening Restaurants in Buncombe County After Helene: What We Know Today Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
9
2024
Are We There Yet? Treasury Promises Final Section 45V Hydrogen Tax Credit Regulations by Year-End Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
9
2024
Canada’s Proposed Plan of Priorities Includes Several Nanoscale Materials; Comments Are Due December 4, 2024 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
9
2024
Central Atlantic Auction – Key Takeaways and Next Steps Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
8
2024
All Things Chemical: TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 3: New Chemical Review [Podcast] Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
8
2024
EPA and California Move to Further Regulate PFAS Chemicals Van Ness Feldman LLP
Oct
8
2024
Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part IX: Overview of Changes to Traditional Tax Equity Financing ASKramer Law
Oct
8
2024
CFTC, DOJ and SEC Announce Landmark Prosecutions Alleging Fraud in Connection with Voluntary Carbon Credits Bracewell LLP
Oct
8
2024
Brussels Regulatory Brief: September 2024 K&L Gates
Oct
8
2024
Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective Bracewell LLP
Oct
7
2024
A Greener Tomorrow: CFTC Issues Final Guidance for Listing Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivatives Katten
Oct
7
2024
Mass. Appeals Court Declares Winner in Longstanding Land-Use Dispute Between Northeastern University and Town of Nahant Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
7
2024
Telecom Alert: USF Waivers; Lifeline Services for Hurricane Survivors; 6 GHz Proposal; BEAD Initial Approvals; USF Contribution Writ of Certiorari [Volume XXI, Issue 41] Keller and Heckman LLP
 
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