There have been a series of recent high-profile legislative actions and media articles concerning attempts to ban natural gas appliances or natural gas service to consumers over alleged safety and
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PFAS in Drinking Water: EPA Proposes Historic New Regulation
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) which, if finalized, would set enforceable limits, known as Maximum Contaminant…
Continue Reading PFAS in Drinking Water: EPA Proposes Historic New Regulation4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law
Four Environmental Practice shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are listed in the Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law guide.
The guide recognizes the following Greenberg…
Continue Reading 4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental LawUncertainty, No Guidance for Attorney-Client Privilege in Environmental Audits
A few weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in a tax case about attorney-client privilege. See In re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397 (U.S. arg. Jan. 9, 2023).
Continue Reading Uncertainty, No Guidance for Attorney-Client Privilege in Environmental AuditsU.S. Interior Department Initiates Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Reduce Deliveries
Building on the Department of the Interior’s August 2022 announcement addressing the ongoing “megadrought” crisis in the Western United States, and October 2022 announcement that provided new “drought resilience” and …
Continue Reading U.S. Interior Department Initiates Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Reduce DeliveriesCumulative risk by any other name: Seeking environmental justice in an era of statutory, regulatory, and scientific uncertainty
On his first day in office, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008, calling on federal agencies to prioritize environmental justice and find ways to address disproportionate pollution impacts on…
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SEC Proposes Comprehensive Package of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
After much anticipation, on March 24, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a series of new and extensive disclosure rules that would require all registered companies, including foreign…
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Steven C. Russo, Doreen U. Saia & Zackary D. Knaub Named to City & State’s 2022 Energy & Environment Power 100
Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates
This GT Alert, also posted in Spanish, highlights news and updates on renewable energy in Latin America.
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Modification of Italian Constitution: Environment Elevated to Protected Primary Value
On Feb. 8, 2022, the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional law (A.C. 3156) that modifies the Italian Constitution and elevates the environment to a constitutionally protected…
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