The Energy Law

JULY 24, 2020

One of the major outcomes of the 2020 Louisiana Legislative session was the passage of tort reform legislation that supporters argue will lower insurance rates and change the state’s notoriously litigious environment. The Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020, House Bill 57 (“HB57”) introduces a number of key changes: Allows jury trials if damages sought exceed $10,000 (the prior rule required $50,000 in damages); Revised the controversial “collateral source rule”; Repealed the limitation on presenti

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Environment Blog

JULY 21, 2020

Cars often become the main topic of conversation when people mention going green. They’re something people use every day that makes life easier. You can live farther from work, get places faster and experience more independence. They’re also a major way people contribute to climate change. Even if you drive a hybrid car, it still uses fossil fuels.

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Montrose

JULY 21, 2020

To most effectively mitigate the impact of climate change, business and industry must be part of the solution. Fortunately, the marketplace for climate-related investing, research, and economic collaboration is thriving as government, the private sector, and environmental organizations develop a shared vision to address water scarcity, rising sea levels, increasingly violent natural disasters, and other results of a warming planet.

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Vermont Law

JULY 20, 2020

by . Naveed Nanjee. In December 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) released an. order. that requires PJM Interconnection LLC (“PJM”), a regional grid operator, to expand its Minimum Offer Price Rule (“MOPR”) to state-subsidized resources in the capacity market. This order attempts to extend the MOPR beyond its traditional use and also attempts to raise the price floor of resources that receive a state subsidy.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Renewable + Law

JULY 22, 2020

On July 17, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California rendered its decision in U.S. v. California (Case 2:19-cv-02142-WBS-EFB), upholding the agreement between California and the Canadian Province of Québec that links California and Québec’s respective cap-and-trade programs. In its opinion, the District Court rejected the federal government’s claim that the California-Québec agreement is preempted under the Foreign Affairs Doctrine.

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Vermont Law

JULY 20, 2020

by Naveed Nanjee In December 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) released an order that requires PJM Interconnection LLC (“PJM”), a regional grid operator, to expand its Minimum Offer Price Rule (“MOPR”) to state-subsidized resources in the capacity market.

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