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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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Mar
4
2014
Ninth Circuit’s Decision Narrowing Rights of Subrogation under CERCLA Left Undisturbed by U.S. Supreme Court - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
3
2014
Absolute Pollution Exclusion Still Unenforceable in Indiana Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Mar
3
2014
FERC Confirms the Long Reach of Open Access Requirements - Federal Energy Regulatory Commision Bracewell LLP
Mar
2
2014
East Africa – Realising the Potential - Oil and Gas Development Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
28
2014
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chops 'Green' Plastic Lumber Claims and Diaper Claims That Fail to 'Pass the Smell Test' Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
28
2014
Deadline Extended to Submit Comments on EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits for New Power Plants McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
27
2014
Third Circuit Asks U.S. Attorney General for Opinion on Federal Power Act Pre-emption of State Law Bracewell LLP
Feb
27
2014
Paper Company, Arguing that FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Lacks Jurisdiction over Demand Response, Files Motion to Dismiss FERC Manipulation Action Bracewell LLP
Feb
26
2014
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Responds to Barclays Motion to Dismiss as Without Merit and so Aggressive That if Granted it Could “Eviscerate” FERC’s Ability to Regulate Wholesale Power Markets Bracewell LLP
Feb
25
2014
Monsanto Files Complaint to Prevent Farmer from Harvesting Patented Seeds for Resale and Planting Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Feb
25
2014
Phosphorus Legislation Passes Both Wisconsin Houses Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
25
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - February 24, 2014 Mintz
Feb
24
2014
Beyond Shale: Are Methane Hydrates the Next Energy Source? Bracewell LLP
Feb
22
2014
EPA Appeals Successful Challenge to a Pre-Enforcement Clean Water Act (CWA) Order; Federal District Court Upholds Agricultural Stormwater Exemption for West Virginia Poultry Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
20
2014
5-Year Congressional Farm Bill Signed Into Law Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
19
2014
New Energy Opportunities in Mexico Raise FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), Anti-Bribery Risks McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
19
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - February 18, 2014 Mintz
Feb
19
2014
Pollution Exclusion Clauses: Wisconsin Courts Find “Septage” to be an Excluded Pollutant But Not “Manure” Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
19
2014
Middlesex County Sewer Service Area Update Delayed Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
18
2014
Tax Lawsuit Surrounds Claimed $658 overpayment by GE (General Electric) McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
18
2014
Natural Resources Defense Council ‎‎(NRDC) and Edison Electric Institute‎‎ (EEI) Issue Joint Statement on Decoupling, Net Metering‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Feb
18
2014
North Carolina Court Discusses Application of Res Judicata in Quasi-Judicial Land Use Proceedings Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Feb
17
2014
UK Government Considers Curtailing Trespass Laws in Favour of Fracking Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
17
2014
Agricultural Programs Could Gain Higher Funding in 2014 Varnum LLP
Feb
17
2014
Conservation and Energy Provisions are Important Parts of New Farm Legislation Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
17
2014
38 Michigan Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas by USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture Varnum LLP
Feb
16
2014
29 Senators Request Propane Shortage Relief from Obama Administration Varnum LLP
Feb
16
2014
Obligations for Employers Before, During and After a Storm Faegre Drinker
 
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