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Climate Change Law Practice Group…

Climate Change Law Practice Group Blog

Features news about Canadian renewable energy and sustainable developments. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Climate-Change-Law-Practice-Group

May 21
Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan

Wallstreet Firm Eyes Renewables in Japan

Goldman Sachs announced today that it plans to invest as much as $490million (50 billion yen) in renewable energy projects in Japan over the next five years. That's a lot! Bloomberg reports that "the Wall Street firm also…
May 15
Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, told the Financial Post in an interview from London that "[t]he ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a…
May 10
Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

Alberta&#39;s CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

...but they won't receive the bulk of their funding until they hit performance targets, Alberta's Energy Minister, Ken Hughes, said the other day. There is $2.1 billion in grant money available to the two companies, whose projects will…

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The New Carbon Cycle

Covers laws and policies surrounding climate change, carbon trading and markets, and renewable energy. By Scott Deatherage of Thompson & Knight LLP.

http://lawandenvironment.typepad.com/newcarboncycle/

May 16
Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

Climate Change Tort Litigation: Fifth Circut Dismisses Claims That Defendants' Emsisions Worsened Katrina Damage

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a case that had previously been dismissed involving a class certification of claims that the greenhouse gas emissions of numerous defendant companies had... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Apr 22
Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

Texas Legislature Considerng New Bill to Allow PACE Financing in Texa

The Texas Legislature is considering a bill to allow property assessed clean energy financing. the Texas PACE Bill filed as House Bill 1094 and Senate Bill 1094 would allow the use of municipal or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Mar 14
The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness Assists Countries in Developing Carbon Market

The World Bank meeting this week amoung several countries seeking to establish or in the process of establishing carbon markets is part of a larger program called the Partnership for Market... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

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The Remediation Wire

Covers environmental news, laws, regulations, and upcoming events. By Marc D. Policastro and Andrew B. Robins.

http://www.remediationwire.com

May 15
NJDEP Issues Guidance Document for May, 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP Issues Guidance Document for May, 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP has issued a new “Guidance Document”, detailing requirements for satisfying the State’s requirement that “Remedial Investigations” be completed by May 7, 2014. The Department confirms that the…
Mar 1
Modifying No Further Action Letter

Modifying No Further Action Letter

Under the new privatized Site Remediation Program, consultants are confronted with situations where previously issued No Further Action Letters (NFAs) have been issued “conditionally”, with a Deed Notice or Classification…
Feb 12
NJDEP Weighs in on 2014 Remediation Deadline

NJDEP Weighs in on 2014 Remediation Deadline

This morning, NJDEP convened a joint meeting of its Site Remediation Advisory Group (SRAG) and Cooperative Venture Project (CVP). One of the main topics for consideration was whether the Department would entertain extensions from responsible…

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New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/

May 3
Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

The Appellate Division ruled that the New York Environmental Conservation Law does not prevent a Town from enacting zoning that prohibits hydrofracking.
Apr 3
Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

The Appellate Division ruled that a zoning board correctly interpreted the zoning code when it held that keeping 40 racing pigeons was not what was intended in a zoning code that permits "customary household pets" as accessory to a…
Feb 20
Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

The New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the basic principle of zoning, that zoning relates to the use of land "not the identity of the user."

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Claimer.org

Covers environmental and climate change liability theories and current practical climate change Litigation applications in court cases in the U.S., Europe, and international jurisdictions.

http://news.claimer.org/

May 2
Peru: possibly an interesting forum for climate change compensation

Peru: possibly an interesting forum for climate change compensation

The Supreme Court of Justice Peru (Image Manuel González Olaechea) Peru is the latest of the Latin American we look at afters our first look at tort law systems in a view of possible climate change compensation litigation. Based on the…
Apr 23
Ecuador climate change compensation good chance

Ecuador climate change compensation good chance

the National Court of Justice in Ecuador After our first look at tort law systems in a view of possible climate change compensation litigation we continue researching with Ecuador, based on the Civil Codes and relevant legal…
Apr 14
Colombia: A promising place for seeking climate change damage compensation

Colombia: A promising place for seeking climate change damage compensation

Colombian Supreme Court (Image Torax) After a brief first look at tort law systems we continue researching possible climate change compensation litigation in Latin American. The blog entries are mainly based tort law in the Civil Codes…

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Law and the Environment

Covers carbon and emissions trading, CERCLA, climate change, oil spills and risk management. By Scott D. Deatherage of Thompson & Knight LLP.

http://lawandenvironment.typepad.com/law_and_the_environment/

Apr 30
Channel 11 Interview on West, Texas Explosion and Federal and State Statutes Regarding Ammonium Nitrate

Channel 11 Interview on West, Texas Explosion and Federal and State Statutes Regarding Ammonium Nitrate

I was interviewed by Jack Fink, a reporter at Channel 11 in Dallas, Texas to discuss the legal issues relating to applicable federal and state statutes that may relate to any reporting or approval for storage of ammonium nitrate. The...
Apr 22
In Cases Like West, Texas, Actions Companies Can Take to Defend against Lawsuits and Government Prosecution

In Cases Like West, Texas, Actions Companies Can Take to Defend against Lawsuits and Government Prosecution

With an explosion such as the one in West, Texas companies have to begin their defense almost immediately. We all mourn the loss of the people in West, Texas, and the first responders who lost their lives in trying to...
Apr 13
The Amazingly Large Number of Environmental Permits Companies May Need to Obtain in Texa

The Amazingly Large Number of Environmental Permits Companies May Need to Obtain in Texa

In a conversation with one of our attorneys in our Austin office, the subject of the types of permits or authorizations that a business may be requried to obtain in the State of Texas. I sat down and drafted a...

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GreenLaw

provide information, context, and commentary on current events and developments in the field of environmental law. By Pace University School of Law's environmental law program.

http://greenlaw.blogs.law.pace.edu/

Apr 26
The Simple (And Frightening) Climate Math That Not Even Bill McKibben Seems Willing To Do

The Simple (And Frightening) Climate Math That Not Even Bill McKibben Seems Willing To Do

I watched Bill McKibben’s movie about his “Do the Math” Tour last night, and got to watch some of my good friends and personal environmental heroes getting arrested for civil disobedience protests against the Project XL…
Apr 18
From One to Many American Dream

From One to Many American Dream

In 1992, families with children predominated, creating a market for single-family, single-lot homes in suburban greenfields—the American Dream; 2013 sees a different market emerging of younger and smaller households, most of whom seek…
Apr 13
The Animal Law Circu

The Animal Law Circu

David Cassuto (x-post from Animal Blawg) There’s a story about a Canadian farmer who won a $100 million tax-free, lump sum payment in the Canadian lottery. When asked what he would do with the money, he replied “I guess…

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MGKF Litigation Blog

Covers recent cases in the environmental arena. By Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP.

http://mgkflitigationblog.com/

Apr 25
Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

In September of 2011, we first posted about the case of Butler v. Estate of Powers in which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a Pennsylvania trial court decision holding that, under long-standing precedent, any grant of…
Apr 5
Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Relying on the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure, yesterday the New Jersey Supreme Court , in NJDEP v. Huber, ___ N.J. ____ (Apr. 4, 2013), held that the New Jersey…
Mar 18
CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

On March 13, 2013, the First Circuit issued its opinion in Paolino v. JF Realty, LLC, No. 12-2031 (1st Cir. Marc. 13, 2013), reversing in part the District Court’s dismissal of a Citizen’s Suit brought pursuant to the Clean Water…

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Covers carbon capture and sequestration, clean tech, carbon markets, and renewable energy. By Alston + Bird LLP. Covers carbon capture and sequestration, clean tech, carbon markets, and renewable energy. By Alston + Bird LLP.Covers carbon capture and sequestration, clean tech, carbon markets, and renewable energy. By Alston + Bird LLP. Covers carbon capture and sequestration, clean tech, carbon markets, and renewable energy. By Alston + Bird LLP.

http://climate.alston.com/blog.aspx

Apr 18
EPA Delays Greenhouse Gas Rule on New Power Plant

EPA Delays Greenhouse Gas Rule on New Power Plant

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had a deadline of April 13 to impose the first-ever greenhouse gas limits on new power plants, but they did not finalize the proposal on time. EPA is in the process of altering the rule to make sure…
Apr 18
Lawsuit Challenges California’s “Cap-and-Trade” Auction As Unconstitutional

Lawsuit Challenges California’s “Cap-and-Trade” Auction As Unconstitutional

Pacific Legal Foundation filed alawsuit today in the Superior Court of California County of Sacramento challenging California’s cap-and-trade auction. The suit was filed on behalf of a broad group of California businesses, trade…
Mar 27
Next EPA Administrator Nominated

Next EPA Administrator Nominated

Gina McCarthy, the current head of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, has been nominated by President Obama to become the next EPA Administrator. McCarthy’s main background is in air enforcement and climate change issues.…

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Indiana Environmental Law

Commentary, observations, and legal analysis on Federal and State environmentral issues affecting Indiana. By Lorenzo & Bevers.

http://www.indianaenvironmentallaw.com/

Apr 11
Great Lakes Restoration: An Interactive Map of GLC Work

Great Lakes Restoration: An Interactive Map of GLC Work

The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has released a new interactive map of the nearly 1,000 restoration projects being implemented under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The interactive map is available on the GLC website. It…
Apr 11
More on SB 373: House Judiciary Committee Acknowledges First Amendment Issue

More on SB 373: House Judiciary Committee Acknowledges First Amendment Issue

The House Judiciary Committee tacitly acknowledged first amendment concerns about SB 373. SB 373, originally an attempt to create criminal penalties for unauthorized videotaping of farm operations, has been assigned to the House Judiciary…
Apr 10
SB 373: Criminalizing Unauthorized Videotaping Down Home on the Farm

SB 373: Criminalizing Unauthorized Videotaping Down Home on the Farm

SB 373 is a bill designed to protect Indiana farmers from unauthorized videotaping on their farms. But it is running into stiff opposition at the Statehouse. The authors of the bill are Sen. Eric Holdman, (R-Markle) and, (Rep. Bill Friend,…

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Green Building Law

Covers legal issues related to green building and sustainable development. By Shari Shapiro.

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/

Apr 10
Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

The Court of Appeals of the State of New Mexico handed down a limited win for energy code advocates, holding that adopting changes to building codes that removed energy conservation provisions without any justification violated…
Mar 11
Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…
Mar 11
Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…

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Environmental Crimes Blog

Covers environmental crimes and enforcement, from pre-trial to trial strategy. By Walter D. James III.

http://environmentalblog.typepad.com/environmental_crimes_blog/

Apr 1
Bio-Diesel Scam

Bio-Diesel Scam

On March 29, 2013, Jeffrey David Gunselman was sentenced to one hundred and eighty-eight (188) months in prison, fined $175,000.00 and ordered to pay more than $54,900,000.00 in restitution, by United States District Judge Sam R. Cummings…
Dec 24
Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

The USEPA just released its Fiscal Year 2012 enforcement results. The information from the USEPA web site and a link to the report is below. “EPA enforcement of the nation’s environmental laws protects families and communities…
Dec 5
United States v. John Emerson Tuma

United States v. John Emerson Tuma

John Emerson Tuma was sentenced today in federal district court in Shreveport, LA. Judge Stagg sentenced him to sixty (60) months incarceration, three (3) years probation thereafter and a $100,000.00 fine. More later. As always, please feel…

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Attorney Peter Vickery

Covers copyright, trademark, anti-discrimination, and election law.

http://attorneypetervickery.blogspot.com/

Mar 13
Desegregation: a new rule

Desegregation: a new rule

Advocates of desegregation should take heart, and planners should take notice, because at last it's official: Land-use policies that perpetuate residential segregation are illegal. A new rule from the Department of Housing and Urban…
Jan 31
Right's Attack on NLRB Continue

Right's Attack on NLRB Continue

Speaker Boehner and Leader McConnellEmployees and small business owners alike in Western Massachusetts need to know whether the current controversy around the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will affect their legal rights. The source of…
Jan 18
This should be easy

This should be easy

Some aspects of intellectual property law are inherently complex. But other areas could be -- and should be -- much simpler. For example, you would think the law would have a crystal clear answer to this question: When a retailer is selling…

Rank this Week: 3993

California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/

Feb 12
The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 12
Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 8
The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be lurking to get his share. There are two main issues in the taxation of litigation. This blog will focus on a plaintiff in a non-business litigation…

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Stephen Waqué

Covers expropriation and environmental law issues in Canada.

http://www.stephenwaque.com/

Feb 11
February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

This is a decision of the Board relating to an October 23, 2012 motion for party status brought by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”). The Board denied CMHC’s motion and its reasons include that CMHC…
Jan 31
December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

This December 13, 2012 Order of the OMB is a consent order approving an amended modified boundary map, for Amendment 1 to the York Region Official Plan (“ROPA 1”), having received Minutes of Settlement between York Region and 3…
Jan 29
January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

The Ontario Municipal Board issued a partial approval order bringing into force and effect certain sections and policies of the York Regional Official Plan – 2010 as modified and as set out in an August 23, 2012 order then…

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Sustainable Development

Covers green building and sustainable development news and resources. By Goodwin Proctor LLP.

http://www.goodwinsustainabledevelopment.com/

Jan 14
A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?

A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?

In recent fiscal cliff discussions, President Obama has floated the idea of a retroactive 28% cap on municipal bonds. A recent research report from Citi estimated that up to $150 billion bonds might be subject to mandatory calls at par…
Jan 10
Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail

Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail

It is no consolation prize for the City of Sacramento, but on the eve of the City losing the Sacramento Kings to the City of Seattle, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it will provide $135 million in federal matching money…
Jan 9
SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act

SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., ruled that the flow of water from an improved portion of a navigable waterway into an unimproved…

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Green Esq. Blog

Covers environmental law and green building news. By Kramer Levin.

http://blogs.kramerlevin.com/greenblog/

Dec 13
Five Land Banks Approved in NYS to Enable Communities to Turn Vacant Spaces into Vibrant Place

Five Land Banks Approved in NYS to Enable Communities to Turn Vacant Spaces into Vibrant Place

The New York Land Bank Act amends the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law to allow the formation of up to ten land banks throughout the State to combat property blight caused by the mortgage…
Nov 5
DEC Issues General Permit to Facilitate Necessary Repairs to Coastal Area

DEC Issues General Permit to Facilitate Necessary Repairs to Coastal Area

Here at Kramer Levin, our hearts go out to all of those adversely affected by Hurricane Sandy. Because so many residents and businesses need to repair the damage that has been caused by this unprecedented storm, the New York State Department…
Nov 5
NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program Tax Credits Extended Through December 31, 2015

NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program Tax Credits Extended Through December 31, 2015

Last month, Governor Cuomo signed into law an extension of the availability of tax credits under the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) from March 31, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Sites in the BCP that receive a certificate…

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GREENberg bLAWg

Covers environmental law, climate change, and clean technology. By Greenberg Glusker.

http://environmentallawblog.greenbergglusker.com/

Nov 30
EPA ISSUES NEW SUPERFUND GUIDANCE

EPA ISSUES NEW SUPERFUND GUIDANCE

Settlement plays a fundamental role in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Superfund enforcement program. Potentially Responsible Parties (“PRPs”) seeking to resolve their liability through the…
Sep 12
Is Your Vehicle a CERCLA Facility?

Is Your Vehicle a CERCLA Facility?

While we tend to think of a CERCLA “facility” as the real property where environmental contaminants have come to be located, it is important to remember that CERCLA’s definition of “facility” is actually much broader than that and…
Sep 4
CEQA EXCEPTION FOR BIKE LANES NEARING THE FINISH LINE

CEQA EXCEPTION FOR BIKE LANES NEARING THE FINISH LINE

While most attempts to push-through last-minute CEQA reform were parked until next year, one bill, AB 2245, glided through the legislature and now heads to the finish line on Governor Brown’s desk for signature. The bill, which provides…

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Climate Change Blog

Covers climate change and renewable energy legal issues. By McCarter & English.

http://climatelawyers.com/

Nov 27
Will Climate Change Considerations Affect Rebuilding After Sandy? The Short Answer is Yes.

Will Climate Change Considerations Affect Rebuilding After Sandy? The Short Answer is Yes.

West Virginia today and Virginia yesterday became the seventh and eighth states to obtain the benefits of a federal Major Disaster Declaration in connection with Superstorm Sandy. They follow New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode…
Nov 7
Sunrise, Sunset - The Parable of the Two Solar Companie

Sunrise, Sunset - The Parable of the Two Solar Companie

"A Rare Solar Success Story" trumpets the American version of The Wall Street Journal today in an article about LDK Solar, a Chinese solar wafer manufacturer. We agree with "Solar" and "Story" but the rest of the headline does not match…
Nov 3
A Tale of Two Deductibles: Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy is Not a Hurricane

A Tale of Two Deductibles: Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy is Not a Hurricane

You've just weathered a post-tropical cyclone. Your garage is flattened. Do you have a hurricane deductible? Or will your regular deductible apply? The answer can be worth thousands of dollars as a hurricane deductible is not a fixed…

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Climate Change Insights

A forum for critical analyses of climate law and policy. Published by the law firm of McKenna Long and Aldridge.

http://www.climatechangeinsights.com/

Nov 26
Proposed Amendment to the Fuel Quality Directive and to the Renewable Energy Directive: EU's Promotion of 'Advanced' Biofuels Over 'Conventional' Biofuel

Proposed Amendment to the Fuel Quality Directive and to the Renewable Energy Directive: EU's Promotion of 'Advanced' Biofuels Over 'Conventional' Biofuel

On 17 October 2012, the European Commission (‘Commission’) issued a Proposal for a Directive designed to amend the Fuel Quality Directive (‘FQD’),[1] and the Renewable Ener
Jun 15
Adoption by the European Commission of its June 2012 Communication 'Renewable Energy: a major player in the European energy market' - steps towards achieving a medium- and long- term renewable energy policy beyond 2020

Adoption by the European Commission of its June 2012 Communication 'Renewable Energy: a major player in the European energy market' - steps towards achieving a medium- and long- term renewable energy policy beyond 2020
Jun 6
Guest Blogger: New Study Indicates Gas from Cows is the Largest Contributor to Methane Emissions (Not Shale/Unconventional Natural Gas Production)

Guest Blogger: New Study Indicates Gas from Cows is the Largest Contributor to Methane Emissions (Not Shale/Unconventional Natural Gas Production)

By John S. Wyckoff, MS, CPG Senior Regulatory Scientist, Technology Sciences Group, Inc.

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BoleyBlogs! - Envtl. Law Review

From the Lewis & Clark Law School's Boley Law Library.

http://lawlib.lclark.edu/boleyblogs

Nov 21
Thanksgiving Hours at the Library

Thanksgiving Hours at the Library

The Law Library will be open on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, the reference desk will not be staffed either day.
Nov 13
Win an Exam Survival Kit

Win an Exam Survival Kit

Three lucky Boley Law Library Facebook fans will win an exam survival kit featuring tea, snacks, essential study supplies and stress relief playdough. All you have to do is be a fan (and a current Lewis & Clark Law School student).
Nov 8
Reference Desk Closed Saturday Nov. 10

Reference Desk Closed Saturday Nov. 10

The Law Library reference desk will be closed Saturday, November 10. If you have any questions please send them to our reference email account, lawlib@lclark.edu. We'll be sure to get back to you no later than Monday.

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Law and the Environment

Covers environmental law issues, including CERCLA, climate change, permitting, and renewable energy. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/

Nov 20
Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

At California’s inaugural auction of greenhouse gas allowances last week, bidders bought all 23.1 million allowances for 2013 emissions sold at $10.09 per ton, a few significant cents above the floor price of $10. The price and relatively…
Nov 20
Clean Air Grab Bag

Clean Air Grab Bag

There have been so many developments recently on the air front (and I’m so far behind due to an appellate brief) that I thought I would combine a few recent items.
Nov 19
Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Over a decade after it was issued, Aviall continues to cause difficulties for private settling parties in CERCLA. In Lewis v.

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Law of the Land

A blog on land use law and Zoning by Albany Law School Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Salkin.

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/

Nov 19
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

This appeal concerns the legality of actions taken by the City of Frankenmuth to keep a Wal-Mart supercenter from being built on land owned by the Loesel family in Frankenmuth Township. As the result of a post purchase-agreement ordinance…
Nov 18
Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

The City of Tumwater, Washington enacted two ordinances, one affecting the City Code and the other the Comprehensive Plan, creating a manufactured home district. The City created this district, which covered six of the ten mobile home parks…
Nov 18
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

The city of Los Angeles enacted a sign ordinance regulating commercial speech far more extensively than it does non-commercial speech. Their ordinance required a building permit for all temporary signs other than those containing “a…

Rank this Week: 855

Sustainability & Climate Change…

Sustainability & Climate Change Reporter

Covers climate change, cap and trade, green building, renewable energy and smart grid. By Lane Powell PC.

http://www.sustainabilityclimatechangereporter.com

Nov 14
California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?

California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?

Six years after then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Global Warming Solutions Act, also known as AB 32, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) holds its first auction of emissions allowances on November 14.
Oct 10
Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron

Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron

At first glance, the phrase “green road” might seem like a contradiction in terms. After all, what else is a road but a conveyance for greenhouse gas emitting vehicles?
Oct 1
FTC Updates Green Guide

FTC Updates Green Guide

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its years-in-the-making update of the Green Guides, which are intended to ensure that environmental claims about products are accurate and not deceptive.

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US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com

Nov 12
Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

By Dean Scott WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Obama’s re-election and unexpected gains by Democrats in the Senate have environmental groups gearing up on several fronts to push for more U.S. action on climate change, including a possible…
Nov 6
BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

By Zachary S. Brez and Michael S. Casey, Ropes & Gray, New York and Washington, D.C.
Nov 6
IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

By Diane Freda The Internal Revenue Service announced Oct. 24 it would significantly reduce the administrative burden of completing due diligence requirements for U.S. withholding agents and foreign financial institutions under the Foreign…

Rank this Week: 1822

National Forest Legal News Blog

Focuses on legal issues and cases affecting national forest management and policy. By Ryan L. Woody.

http://www.nationalforestlawblog.com/apps/blog/

Nov 7
How Diamonds and Nature Intersect

How Diamonds and Nature Intersect

Different forest and mining laws and policies have been implemented in different countries over the past decades, largely due to large diamond mining practices. Because of the over dependence of some economic businesses over forests and…
Nov 7
Laws that Limit Production

Laws that Limit Production

Though as a challenge for individuals looking to make money from a forest, there are of course laws that limit the prospect itself. These laws would come in different forms. One would be a law that protects endangered species in the area.…
Nov 7
The Plentiful Forest Resource

The Plentiful Forest Resource

A Forest provides a lot of different business ventures. The trees alone can be used for lumber while there is also the possibility of selling wild fruit as a delicacy. Wildlife that is present in a forest can also provide a very interesting…

Rank this Week: 2658

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/

Nov 7
Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable

Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable
Sep 25
Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

As an avid follower of energy projects in the Midwest, I’m proud to be attending the 2012 Kansas Energy Conference in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. Have no fear if you aren’t able to attend, however, because I’ll be uploading lots of…
Sep 23
Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

For all of you who are interested in renewable energy projects in the State of Kansas, I’m pleased to bring you some good news this Monday morning.

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Green Building Law Update

Covers green building trends and regulations for the construction, design and insurance industries. By Chris Cheatham.

http://www.greenbuildinglawupdate.com/

Sep 17
A Green Building Game of Throne

A Green Building Game of Throne

"Winter is coming." This is the common refrain in the popular book, Game of Thrones, in which kings vie to take over lands. As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of…
May 17
Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and Cost

Federal Green Building Code Creates Unnecessary Risks and Cost

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. Here are two reasons: 1. The policy is a waste of taxpayer money. 2. The policy unnecessarily…
Apr 2
Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED

Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED

In last week's post, I stated that the Army was abandoning LEED certification in lieu of a green building code based on ASHRAE 189.1. But it is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under…

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Virginia Environmental Law Blog

By Sands Anderson.

http://vaenvironmentallaw.com/

Sep 5
State Review of General Construction Permit Regulations Underway

State Review of General Construction Permit Regulations Underway

Last week, the Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP) appointed to review the state’s current requirements for its General VSMP Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities met for the first time. As a member of this advisory…
Aug 24
State Grants Assist Development of Local Stormwater Program

State Grants Assist Development of Local Stormwater Program

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently issued an RFP to solicit
Jul 6
Great News! Virginia is the Biggest Loser…

Great News! Virginia is the Biggest Loser…

…of pollution loads that is. Governor McDonnell just announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 has awarded Virginia their “Biggest Loser” for ranking first in the region and second in the nation for reducing…

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Environmental Law & Climate…

Environmental Law & Climate Change Center Podcast

From LexisNexisÂ®.

http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/Environment-Climate

Aug 8
LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Bruce Pasfield on Southern Union v. U.S.

LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Bruce Pasfield on Southern Union v. U.S.

On this edition, Bruce Pasfield, partner in Alston & Bird's Washington, D.C. office, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's June 21, 2012 decision in Southern Union v. U.S. Mr. Pasfield discusses the background of the case, how the court's…
Jul 13
LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Lee DeHihns on Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Lee DeHihns on Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

On this edition, Lee DeHihns of Alston & Bird in Atlanta discusses the Rio+20 Earth Summit, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. Mr. DeHihns led the ABA delegation that attended the event in June 2012 and talks about…
Mar 29
LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Brad Marten on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.

LexisNexis® Environmental Law and Climate Change Community Podcast: Brad Marten on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.

On this edition, Brad Marten of Marten Law in Seattle discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA. The unanimous high court found that an Idaho couple could appeal an administrative compliance order issued by the EPA under…

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Becker's Iowa Environmental Law…

Becker's Iowa Environmental Law Update

Covers Iowa environmental law topics, including CERCLA, case law, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Superfund. By Charles Becker.

http://www.iowaenvironmentallawupdate.com/

Jul 10
Reining In Stormwater Regulation

Reining In Stormwater Regulation

"And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain." Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dec 11
Rapanos, Guidelines and Deference: Wetlands Beware

Rapanos, Guidelines and Deference: Wetlands Beware

The Supreme Court's last determination of what wetlands are subject to the Clean Water Act and hence may not be filled without a permit, left behind a matted mess. In
Aug 25
Storm Water Effluent Limitations On Hold . . . For Now

Storm Water Effluent Limitations On Hold . . . For Now

In several prior

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Kentucky Environmental Matters

Covers Kentucky environmental law matters, including pollution, human health and toxic torts. By Jeffrey M. Sanders.

http://jeffreymsanders.wordpress.com

Jul 2
Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

In Kentucky, the duty to defend a policyholder is separate and distinct from an obligation to pay a claim. James Graham Brown Found., Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 814 S.W.2d 273, 280 (Ky. 1991). An insurer has a duty to defend…
Jul 2
Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

Lawyer Sanders says an insurance company has a duty to defend a policyholder if the complaint has any allegation that might come within coverage terms of your policy.

In Kentucky, the duty to defend a policyholder is separate and distinct from an obligation to pay a claim. James Graham Brown Found., Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 814 S.W.2d 273, 280 (Ky. 1991). An insurer has a duty to defend…
Jul 2
Lawyer Sander says know your legal rights against an insurance company in every dispute over whether a claim is covered by your insurance policy.

Lawyer Sander says know your legal rights against an insurance company in every dispute over whether a claim is covered by your insurance policy.

Did you know that a Kentucky court must look at the policy as a whole and give every provision its full meaning and operative effect. Kemper Nat’l Ins. Cos. v. Heaven Hill Distilleries, 82 S.W.3d 869, 875-76 (Ky. 2002). The plain and…

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Clean Energy & Technology Blog

Follows new and issues emerging in the Clean Energy and Technology sector as well as relevant developments in the applicable regulatory regimes and governing laws. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.cleanenergyandtechnologyblog.com/

Jun 29
Favourable Winds in the Renewable Energy Sector

Favourable Winds in the Renewable Energy Sector

Posted by Michael Lee
Jun 15
Who's Left Standing in the Sun? Consolidation of a Challenged Industry

Who's Left Standing in the Sun? Consolidation of a Challenged Industry

Posted by Valerie Mann
Jun 11
Is Crowdfunding Going to Change Clean Tech?

Is Crowdfunding Going to Change Clean Tech?

Posted by Valerie Mann

Rank this Week: 4783

ESA blawg

Encourages thoughtful discussion of the Endangered Species Act. By Keith W. Rizzardi.

http://www.esablawg.com/esalaw/ESBlawg.nsf

Jun 28
Is $21 million in attorney's fees the best way to spend conservation dollars?

Is $21 million in attorney's fees the best way to spend conservation dollars?

Attorney's fees play a significant role in Endangered Species Act litigation and the shaping of federal environmental policy. But for years, ESAblawg has openly questioned whether the fee-shifting provision are beneficial policy or a…
Apr 24
Using Gulf Disaster Funds for Florida Boat Ramp Project Sets a Sorry Precedent

Using Gulf Disaster Funds for Florida Boat Ramp Project Sets a Sorry Precedent

In the midst of our Earth Day celebrations comes an example of just how difficult it can be for humanity to self sacrifice, especially when money is involved. Deepwater Horizon recovery money, collected pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act, and…
Mar 15
Two Ninth Circuit Opinions, Twenty Years of Litigation, and a Twinge of Deja Vu

Two Ninth Circuit Opinions, Twenty Years of Litigation, and a Twinge of Deja Vu

Two separate Ninth Circuit opinions, filed on the same day, offer important lessons for Endangered Species Act watchers. The first one reminded us that Congress can choose to repeal our environmental laws. The second one reminded us why…

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Texas Energy Lawyer Blog

Covers energy and environmental law issues. By Terry W. Roberson.

http://www.texasenergylawyerblog.com/

Jun 19
Does Ohio's Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking in SB 315 provide sufficient Trade Secret protection for the Chemical Formulas?

Does Ohio's Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking in SB 315 provide sufficient Trade Secret protection for the Chemical Formulas?

The Bill includes a medical exception to the trade secret exclusion. The information must be shared with doctors and medical professionals treating a patient claiming injury due to hydraulic fracking chemicals.
Jun 17
Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 2)

Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 2)

If the Department does not have a MSDS on a particular disclosed chemical, then the owner must provide one to the Department.
Jun 16
Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 1)

Does Ohio SB 315 provide sufficient Regulation of Hydraulic Fracking? (Part 1)

On June 11, 2012, Ohio Governor John R. Kasich signed Am. Sub. S.B. 315 regarding Ohio's Energy Policy.

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BP Oil Spill Law Blog

Published By Lavis Law Firm

http://www.bpoilspilllawblog.com/

May 29
Drew Brees Insurance

Drew Brees Insurance

Louisiana attorney Tony Lemon has created an irrevocable trust for Saints fans to make donations towards keeping Drew Brees a Saint for the balance of his career and to coax Saints owner Tom Benson to sign Drew Brees. If you are a Saints…
Apr 19
Economic and Property Damage Settlement Agreement

Economic and Property Damage Settlement Agreement

Economic and Property Damage Settlement Agreement
Mar 10
Who is included in the Economic and Property Damages Settlement?

Who is included in the Economic and Property Damages Settlement?

People and businesses who live, work, or own/lease property in the Gulf Coast Area, (the entire states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, the four southeastern counties of Texas that lie on the water, and the panhandle and the west coast…

Rank this Week: 3295

Municipal, Planning and…

Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law Group Blog

Covers current issues and updates on law, legislation and policy. By Davis & Company.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Municipal-and-Planning-Law

Jan 23
Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate

Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate

The story of Catalyst Paper over the last few years has not been positive. It has closed facilities and shed costs in an attempt to regain profitability. More recently, it entered into agreements with its creditors to facilitate a…
Jun 9
I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…
Jun 9
I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…

Rank this Week: 3427

Wind Power Law Blog

Focuses on wind energy legal developments, including land use, zoning, and environmental concerns. By Cooper Erving & Savage LLP.

http://windpowerlaw.info

Dec 23
New York offshore wind coalition calls for development of offshore resource

New York offshore wind coalition calls for development of offshore resource

New coalition pushes for offshore wind off the cost of Long Island Melville, NY – A broad coalition of New York’s environmental, business, and labor organizations today called on state and federal leaders to move forward with offshore…
Dec 23
New York offshore wind coalition calls for development of offshore resource

New York offshore wind coalition calls for development of offshore resource

New coalition pushes for offshore wind off the cost of Long Island Melville, NY – A broad coalition of New York’s environmental, business, and labor organizations today called on state and federal leaders to move forward with…
Jun 30
New York streamlines power plant siting – boon to renewable energy

New York streamlines power plant siting – boon to renewable energy

New York is on a roll when it comes to reasonably historic legislation, and the new power plant siting legislation signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo is no exception. The famous (or infamous depending on one’s point of view) Article…

Rank this Week: 3252

Oikos

Covers environmental and economic issues. By David Jeffery.

http://greenomics.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
The Oikos archive

The Oikos archive

Welcome to the archives of the Oikos blog.Oikos is a blog I authored from 2005 to 2009, focussing on environmental economics and environmental policy in Australia.If you'd like to contact me, please email me at ozelaw[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au.…
Nov 25
Some quick thoughts on the Oz emissions trading scheme

Some quick thoughts on the Oz emissions trading scheme

We have a good idea now of what the so-called Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is going to look like, after the Government and Opposition hammered out a deal on Tuesday and it was endorsed (barely) by the Liberal Party in a turbulent day…
Oct 19
Ken Henry on tax reform

Ken Henry on tax reform

If the tax structure from early last century prevailed today, we would have to raise $40 billion from excise and $230 billion from tariffs to meet today's revenue demand. At that rate the excise on a schooner of beer would be around 7 times…

Rank this Week: 3572

Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

Covers condominiums, environmental law, financing, leasing and title insurance. By Lang Michener.

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/

Apr 28
Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space. While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
Apr 28
Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease. What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
Feb 24
Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords. The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…

Rank this Week: 2919

Green Building Law Brief

Covers green building and sustainability issues from a legal perspective. Edited by Will Pearce.

http://greenbuildinglawbrief.blogspot.com/

Apr 1
Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland

Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland

On January 27, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston proudly accepted the President's Award from the USGBC-MD. WINTERGREEN, The Maryland Chapter of the U.S.
Apr 1
Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC

Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC

Maryland limited liability companies that pride themselves on their commitment to environmental and social responsibility soon may be able to obtain legal recognition, separate from their less magnanimous competitors. If passed, Senate Bill…
Jun 30
USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter

USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter

The USGBC Maryland Chapter will showcase its new Hunt Valley headquarters tomorrow, July 1, at 5:30 pm with a “See the Green Building Tour.” For more information on the event and to register, click here. The new office is in Schilling…

Rank this Week: 2448

Environmental Law & Climate Change…

Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Blog

Covers recent happenings in the world of environmental and climate change law. By Steven M. Taber.

http://taberlaw.wordpress.com

Mar 29
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011 RULES
Feb 6
AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

With climate change legislation held up in U.S. Congress, the eyes of the nation have focused on the states, particularly on California, which passed a landmark climate change law, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, known as AB32. …
Oct 22
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday, October 22, 2010 NOTICES

Rank this Week: 1434

Texas Coastal Law Society

From the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.

http://texascoastallaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Websites:
Jan 10
2011: Conference Calendar

2011: Conference Calendar

2011 conferences related to coastal, ocean, admiralty or maritime law:
Aug 19
Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Looking for the perfect resource to keep you up to date on coastal law developments in the US? The National Sea Grant Law Center at Ole Miss offers a weekly Ocean and Coastal Case Alert, an email newsletter that will keep you up to date with…

Rank this Week: 3494

Pace Law Library

Blog about law library, library events, legal writing and research, online legal resources, government documents, digital information, environmental law, courts and decisions, current news, legal trends and more.

http://pacelawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Feb 1
The Pace Law Library Blog Makeover

The Pace Law Library Blog Makeover

Dear Readers, We are thrilled to introduce to you our new Pace Law Library Blog. We have been writing here since June 2008 and so we decided that our blog more than deserved a major makeover. Thus, in the beginning of 2011, we migrated…
Feb 1
Ms. Lamikanra on Nigerian Law and Legal System

Ms. Lamikanra on Nigerian Law and Legal System

Ms. Ufuoma Lamikanra, the Head of Readers' Services Section at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, gave an excellent presentation titled Conflict of Laws in a Federation: The Nigerian…
Jan 13
Prof. Crawford Reviews Estate and Gift Tax Law Review Articles of 2010

Prof. Crawford Reviews Estate and Gift Tax Law Review Articles of 2010

Check out our first 2011 addition to the Pace Law Library Podcasts site titled Estate and Gift Tax Law Articles of 2010. Prof. Bridget Crawford from Pace Law School reviews interesting estate and gift tax law related articles that were…

Rank this Week: 2459

The Water Law

Covers legal issues impacting water rights and the water industry. By Alex Basilevsky.

http://thewaterlaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 1
Diesel Fuel In Fracking Labeled Violation Of The Safe Water Drinking Act

Diesel Fuel In Fracking Labeled Violation Of The Safe Water Drinking Act

In an interesting move yesterday, congressional investigators have charged that various oil and gas services companies have violated the Safe Water Drinking Act through the use of diesel fuel in fracking operations from 2005 to 2009.
Nov 16
Hydraulic Fracturing And Strict Liability

Hydraulic Fracturing And Strict Liability

Well, I'm back. After something of a hiatus over the summer and early fall due to work and personal commitments, I am back to blogging about water. And first up is an issue much in the press here in Pennsylvania - hydraulic fracturing, or as…
Jun 4
What Do You Think Lawyers Should Be Thinking About

What Do You Think Lawyers Should Be Thinking About

I have recently joined the planning committee for the 2011 American Bar Association Water Law Conference which will be taking place in San Diego next February. And we are currently in the process of determining the themes and panels for the…

Rank this Week: 3595

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