Energy and Climate Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For almost two year now the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is under revision and negotiations shall finish in 2021. The EU now ratched up its position on the reform of the ECT during recent negotiation rounds. The aim of the EU is to try to stop fossil fuel companies suing states over climate action. This shall, according to a leaked document, be pursuit by fundamental changes to the investment chapter and to the Investor State Dispute Settlement MEchanism of the ECT (ISDS).

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Recent jurisprudential and legislative developments have significantly altered the Louisiana state tax penalty regime. First, the Louisiana Supreme Court on November 4, 2020 denied the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s writ application in Smith International, Inc. v. Kimberly Robinson, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue [1] , rendering the earlier decision by the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal final.

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Environmental Law Prof Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

John Cruden, who among many other things was a longtime Justice Department leader in the Environment and Natural Resources Division, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Law on October 20 by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of.

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SPR Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

On October 29, 2020, the New York City Council passed Int. No 1947-A—a bill that significantly amends the affordable housing provisions of Local Law 97 of 2019 to require more buildings to meet greenhouse gas emissions caps. Local Law 97 and the technical amendments in Local Law 147 of 2019 require most new and existing… The post New York City Council Passes Major Amendment to Local Law 97 Affordable Housing Provisions appeared first on Sive Paget Riesel.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Manning Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

With more stringent air contaminant concentration standards now in effect, some companies may no longer be in compliance with the emission limits. Certified #environmentallaw specialist Paul H. Manning ( Manning Environmental Law ) will join Altech’s resident senior #airpollution engineer, Elham Gorouhi,MSc, P.Eng , to speak at Altech’s November 18th webinar on Air Permitting.

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Recent jurisprudential and legislative developments have significantly altered the Louisiana state tax penalty regime. First, the Louisiana Supreme Court on November 4, 2020 denied the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s writ application in Smith International, Inc. v. Kimberly Robinson, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue [1] , rendering the earlier decision by the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal final.

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Environmental Crimes

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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EPA

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

By Alexandra Dapolito Dunn. Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. On this day in 1990, a new era was ushered in for EPA and the nation when the Pollution Prevention (P2) Act was signed into law. The act gave the agency new tools to join with states, tribes, and communities to prevent pollution before it happens.

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