Cap-and-Trade to Court Again
A recent lawsuit, if successful, could significantly increase the costs of compliance, explain Paul Hastings attorneys.
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Cap-and-Trade to Court Again
Court Sets Aside Recent GHE Limits
An Alameda County judge sided with a plaintiff's argument that BAAQMD thresholds were themselves a CEQA project requiring impact analysis, explains Todd Williams of Wendel Rosen.
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Renewable Energy -- It's About Location
When it comes to wind and solar farms, suitable, unencumbered land is California's scarce resource, explain Farella attorneys.
A Case for Early Mediation
Coming to the table at the outset of the dispute often leaves parties with broader options for negotiations and mutually acceptable resolution, advises Richard McAdams of JAMS.
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Cap-and-Trade Uncertainty
Implementation of AB32 is bogged down by delays every step of the way, creating a climate of speculation, explains Robert Lawrence of Marten Law.
Proposition 65 Alive at 25
A quarter century after passage, the California law still helps consumers make informed choices about products affecting their health, says Carol J. Monohan-Cummings of OEHHA.
Redevelopment in Limbo
Recent legislation and a Supreme Court decision create uncertainty in the windup process of government agencies, explain Latham & Watkins attorneys.
Cap-and-Trade, Legally Challenged
California GHG regulations are soon to be finalized, but opponents may have several tools to attack the new rules, explain Marten Law attorneys.
Cap-and-Trade War Coming Our Way
GHG regulations are taking effect in just over a year, but lots of work remains to be done if they are to succeed, explain Marten Law attorneys.
Navigating Environmental Regulations
When compliance with federal and local laws is at issue, knowing where to look is key to ensuring not running afoul of either, explains Helen Kang of Golden Gate University School of Law.
New Laws Aim to Make State Greener
Recent legislation requires one-third of energy sold in California to come from renewable sources by 2020, explains Golden Gate University's Deborah Behles.
Green Chemistry Initiative Down But Not Out
New proposal for regulations of hazardous chemicals in products has revived a previously halted effort, explain Barg Coffin attorneys.
Failure to Launch
A rushed implementation of AB 32 is the cause for its grinding halt, as a court orders the state to review climate-change alternatives, explains Alan Ramo of Golden Gate University School of Law.
A Hold on Climate Change
To save AB32 from a permanent injunction, Air Resource Board has to demonstrate its plan is superior to the alternatives, explain Orrick attorneys.
State to Redefine 'Wetlands'
Proposed California regulations conflict with federal law and subject potentially vast areas of land to new permitting requirements, advise Barg Coffin attorneys.
Controlling Drug Waste
Disposing of unused medication is a looming problem sure to have manufacturers and local governments wrestling with cost control, explains Hastings' Marsha Cohen.
Court Approves Restrictions on Mobile Polluters
Ninth Circuit gives local air districts a backdoor to regulating construction equipment, say Alston & Bird attorneys.
Making the Case for Cap-and-Trade
With defeat of Prop 23, pollution reduction is back on course, with the ARB implementing regulations to promote compliance, explains Hastings' Steven Bonorris.
Prop 23 Won't Derail Climate Change
Alston & Bird attorneys explain that even if the initiative passes, another California law will still drive clean energy and pollution reduction.
Know Your Projects' Carbon Footprint
Project mangers and developers should be familiar with new environmental regulations and their recent interpration by California courts and agencies, advises Matthew Francois of Sedgwick.
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