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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
7
2024
Extra Credit Projects: SEC Settles Charges Against Carbon Offset Project Developer for US$250 Million Offering Fraud K&L Gates
Oct
7
2024
SB 219 Makes Important Updates to California Climate Disclosure Regime Katten
Oct
4
2024
European Commission Issues FAQs on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
4
2024
SEC, ESG and Climate Enforcement: Gearing Up, Winding Down or Business As Usual? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
4
2024
Ya-Wei (Jake) Li, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticide Programs, to Leave EPA and Take Position with FWS Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
4
2024
Minnesota Posts Q&As from July 2024 Webinars on PFAS in Products Law; Leaders Mark 100 Days until Law Takes Effect Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
3
2024
European Commission Issues Warnings to EU Member States Who Failed to Implement the CSRD Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
3
2024
All Things Chemical: TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 4: Shaping the Agenda, Section 21 Citizens’ Petitions and Other Mechanisms Influencing Priority Setting [Podcast] Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
3
2024
EU Deforestation Regulation Entry into Force Proposed to be Delayed Until the End of 2025 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
3
2024
GT Legal Food Talk Episode 25: It’s Not Easy Being Green [Podcast] Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
3
2024
EU Opens Infringement Procedures on 17 Member States for Non-transposition of the CSRD Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
3
2024
Are You Ready for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
3
2024
EU Commission and Policy Outlook 2024-2029 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
3
2024
Complying With the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
3
2024
A Guidebook to Lawsuits Over PFAS, or Forever Chemicals Oberheiden P.C.
Oct
3
2024
September 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia K&L Gates
Oct
2
2024
EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Companies Developing Microbial Biotechnology Products Navigate Regulatory Landscape Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
2
2024
EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for TCEP, a Flame Retardant and Plasticizer Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
2
2024
Planning for Green? How the 2024 Election Might Impact Current Alternative Energy Tax Credits Jones Walker LLP
Oct
2
2024
California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
2
2024
Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging and Greenwashing Laws Expand, Targeting Plastic Reduction and Recycling Management Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
2
2024
California Governor Newsom Signs Bill Re-Affirming 2026 Start Date for Climate Disclosures Mintz
Oct
2
2024
Legal Food Talk Episode 25: It's Not Easy Being Green [Podcast] Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
1
2024
White House OSTP Releases PFAS Federal R&D Strategic Plan Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
1
2024
EPA Adds 27 Chemicals to Safer Chemical Ingredients List Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
1
2024
EPA Announces Winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
1
2024
Missouri Abandons Appeal of Court Decision Striking Down State Anti-ESG Rules Mintz
Oct
1
2024
Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Trash Talk: The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Podcast) Keller and Heckman LLP
 
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