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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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Sep
17
2024
California Legislature Refuses to Extend Deadline for Compliance with Climate Disclosure Laws Mintz
Sep
16
2024
Caveat Employer: An Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment Mintz
Sep
16
2024
Recent EPA Regulatory Agenda Shows Continued Focus on Increasing Restrictions on Chemicals and PFAS (Including Products Containing Them) That Will Impact US Supply Chain Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
13
2024
EPA Reports Issues with Submitting CBI in CDX for CDR Reporting Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
13
2024
The BR International Trade Report: September 2024 Blank Rome LLP
Sep
13
2024
USDA and CDFA Declare California Free of Invasive Fruit Flies Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
13
2024
EPA Bans Ongoing Uses of Chrysotile Asbestos Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
13
2024
All Things Chemical: TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 1: Risk Management [Podcast] Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
13
2024
SEC Disbands ESG Task Force Mintz
Sep
13
2024
Environmental Essentials Webinar Series – Loper Bright Enterprises: Deference, Respect, and Early Impacts [Video] Bracewell LLP
Sep
12
2024
Global Regulatory Update for September 2024 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
12
2024
California – First State to Enact Climate Reporting Legislation Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
12
2024
California Climate Disclosure Laws – New Developments, Old Timelines Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
12
2024
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Releases Report Examining Impact of Essential Fluorochemistries Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
12
2024
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Infrastructure Mintz
Sep
12
2024
August 2024 ESG Policy Update – Australia K&L Gates
Sep
12
2024
ASIC Releases Some Additional Guidance on Greenwashing K&L Gates
Sep
11
2024
California's Construction General Permit and Industrial General Permit – 2024/2025 Annual Update Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
11
2024
Petitions Filed to Add Several Chemicals to List of Taxable Substances; Comments Due November 4, 2024 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
11
2024
ESG Update: Five Considerations Driving Environmental Regulation (No Matter Who Wins the Election) ArentFox Schiff LLP
Sep
11
2024
ESG—Australia: Mandatory Climate-Related Financial Disclosures: Legislation Passes Parliament K&L Gates
Sep
10
2024
SEC Announces Settlement with Keurig for Statements Regarding the Recyclability of K-Cup Pods Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
10
2024
NIFA Announces $5.3 Million Investment in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
10
2024
Court Rejects Application of Flood Exclusion to Hurricane Rainfall Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Sep
10
2024
Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part VI: Energy Community Bonus Credits ASKramer Law
Sep
10
2024
FSIS Updates Guidance for Animal-Raising and Environmental Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
9
2024
The US Government’s Stance on Exporting LNGs [Video] Bracewell LLP
Sep
9
2024
Will Treasury Use Energy Tax Credits to Assist PFAS-Impacted Communities? Pierce Atwood LLP
 
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