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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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23
2012
Is a Michigan municipality strictly liable for illegal discharges into public waters by private parties? Varnum LLP
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22
2012
New Fracking Disclosure Rules for Federal and Indian Lands Varnum LLP
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22
2012
Lobbyists Deliver for Romney: Scandalized federal loan program was lobbied by Romney fundraiser. Center for Public Integrity
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22
2012
Emerging Energy and Intellectual Property – The Often Unappreciated Risks and Hurdles of Government Regulations and Standard Setting Organizations Husch Blackwell
May
22
2012
Dept of Energy Liable for $150 Million Because It Has Not Built a Nuclear Waste Facility Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
21
2012
Energy and Environmental Law Update - May 20, 2012 Mintz
May
19
2012
JOBS Act Update for Biofuels Companies Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
18
2012
Wind Compact Looks at the Great Lakes Varnum LLP
May
15
2012
Energy and Environmental Law and Regulatory Update - May 14, 2012 Mintz
May
15
2012
EU Emissions Trading System Single Registry: Timetable Announced McDermott Will & Emery
May
14
2012
EPA and Department of Commerce Announce New Effort to Boost U.S. Jobs, Environmental Tech Exports U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
13
2012
ExxonMobil and Big Oil’s Fight Against Dodd-Frank Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
May
13
2012
FERC Denies Market-Based Rate Application Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
13
2012
Federal District Court Holds Customer of a Municipal Utility Entitled to Formal Opportunity to be Heard Prior to Disconnection Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
12
2012
Governmental Lake Boards – Can they be used to pursue a “new” project? Varnum LLP
May
11
2012
FERC Asserts Jurisdiction Over Bundled Renewable Energy Credits McDermott Will & Emery
May
8
2012
Federal Agencies Move to Regulate Aspects of Hydraulic Fracturing Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
8
2012
Significant Changes to Michigan's Underground Storage Tank Program Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
8
2012
Electricity Industry May Escape Regulation Under New Swaps Rule McDermott Will & Emery
May
8
2012
Energy and Environment Law Update - May 7, 2012 Mintz
May
7
2012
Illinois Senate Passes Fracking Bill ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
6
2012
Texas Ruling Could Expand the Scope of the Manufacturing Exemption from Sales or Use Tax to Equipment Used in Oil and Gas Extraction Bracewell LLP
May
5
2012
McDonald’s Joins EPA List of Top 50 Green-Powered Organizations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
May
5
2012
How to Prepare Your Cottage For Summer Varnum LLP
May
5
2012
Lockout or Be Locked Up - Industrial Accidents in Agribusiness Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
4
2012
Judge Reverses Own Decision to Extend the Texas Sales Tax Manufacturing Exemption to Include Oil and Gas Extraction Equipment Bracewell LLP
May
4
2012
Landfill Gas Projects Abound Varnum LLP
May
3
2012
Recent Developments in Federal and State Efforts to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing McDermott Will & Emery
 

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