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Securities & Exchange Commission Issues Climate Change Disclosure Guidance
Dave Scriven-Young

Article on document from the SEC providing guidance to public companies on what climate-change related matters must be disclosed to the public under SEC's existing disclosure requirements. This article was written by Dave... more

City of Seattle Adopts Energy Efficiency Reporting Requirements That Exceed State Law
Lane Powell PC - Construction Law
Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Interpretive Guidance Document on Disclosure Obligations Related to Climate Change
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
SEC Issues Guidance Regarding Climate Change
Miller & Martin PLLC

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	In re Victor Del Rio TEXAS QUO WARRANTO Victor Del Rio QUO WARRANTO FOR BILLS OF ATTAINDER, 'TAKING' OF PROPERTY, AND SUSPENSION OF LAWS BY TX LEGISLATURE AGAINST TWO VICTIMS OF DENIAL AND DEPRIVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS SINCE 1996 ABOUT TO LOSE COMPLETE LIFE, LIBERTY, AND PROPERTY IN...... more
	People of Ecuador v. Chevron Petition to Stay Arbitration Santiago Cueto People of Ecuador Petition to Enjoin Arbitration filed by Chevron at the Hague.... more
	In re Deep Marine Holdings, Inc. Chapter 11 Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Randall Reese On Friday, Deep Marine Holdings, Inc. and five affiliates (Deep Marine Technology Inc., Deep Marine 1, LLC, Deep Marine 2, LLC, Deep Marine 3, LLC, and Deep 4 Marine, LLC) filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions in the United States...... more

	Most Recent Articles
	Green Building Update - February 5, 2010 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... IN THIS ISSUE: Penn State probing alleged climate science misconduct Green Building Focus ..State of the Union highlights renewables ..Fedrizzi argues for a green economic recovery *California urges slowing of EPA emissions...... more
	US DOJ Settles Clean Air Act Suit: $5 Million Penalty Dave Scriven-Young Article on $5 million settlement of Clean Air Act violations at cement plants. This article was written by Dave Scriven-Young, an attorney with Peckar & Abramson, PC, and was originally published on the Illinois Environmental Law...... more
	Securities and Exchange Commission Publishes Its Interpretive Release on Climate Change Related Disclosures Foley Hoag LLP In early February, the Securities and Exchange Commission published an interpretive release (Release Nos. 33-9106 and 34-61469) about public company disclosures related to climate change. The Commission has previously stated that it is...... more

	Commercial Law & Contracts
	Multifaceted incentive programs move Oregon to front of pack Lane Powell PC Business Energy Tax Credit Isn't the Only Game in Town When It Comes to Programs For Renewable Energy and Sustainability With all the attention that Oregon’s Business Energy Tax Credit, or BETC, has been getting of late, it might...... more
	SEC Issues Interpretative Guidance on Climate Change Disclosures Morrison & Foerster LLP On February 2, 2010, the SEC issued an interpretative release providing guidance to public companies on their disclosure obligations relating to climate change (Release Nos. 33-9106; 34-61469). The release focuses on recent business...... more
	SEC to Require Companies to Disclose Global Warming Risks Foley Hoag LLP The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued interpretive guidance yesterday which requires publicly traded companies to consider the impacts of climate change – both the physical damage it could cause, as well as the...... more

	Construction
	Money May Be Available for Lost Development Potential in the New Jersey Highlands Region Cole Schotz In 2004, the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (the “Act”) became law. The law created two distinct regions, the Preservation Area and the Planning Area. Development in the Preservation Area was severely restricted...... more
	Prohibiting Plastic Shopping Bags May Require an EIR Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... On January 27, 2010, in Save the Plastic Bag Coalition v. City of Manhattan Beach (B215788), the Second District Court of Appeal held that the petitioners had raised a "fair argument" that a City of Manhattan Beach prohibition against...... more
	ConsensusDOCS Goes Green Christopher G. Hill The ConsensusDOCS recently published its Green Building Addendum for use in coordinating sustainable building construction projects. These are my Construction Law Musings on the subject.... more

	Finance & Banking
	Renewable Energy Update - February 2, 2009 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... IN THIS ISSUE: Report: 2009 best year yet for wind energy Renewable Energy Focus ..Solar energy developers say red tape is slowing their projects U.S. geothermal industry hits 3GW in 2009 Green Energy Live pursuing...... more
	Renewable Energy Update - January 26, 2010 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... IN THIS ISSUE: DOE announces more than $20.5M for community renewable energy projects Renewable Energy Focus ..DOE to invest up to $12M to support early stage solar technologies *California firms awarded $23M to develop...... more
	Energy and Clean Tech Connections - January 2010 Mintz Levin - Corporate Practice In This Edition: In the News: United States In the News: Europe Government Financial Assistance Privately Sourced Financial Grants Federal and State Happenings Legal News *Events Please see full newsletter below for...... more

	Science & Technology
	Oregon is at a clean-tech crossroads Lane Powell PC Over the past several years, Oregon has taken a leadership position in renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean-technology development. Largely due to progressive energy policy and strategic incentives, Oregon has become a...... more
	Energy And Environment Update - January 31, 2010 Mintz Levin IN THIS UPDATE: Energy and Climate Legislation Senate ..EPW Holds Solar Hearing ..Homeland Security Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Emissions Cutting Efforts ..Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Nominees ..Senate...... more
	Energy And Environment Update - January 24, 2010 Mintz Levin IN THIS UPDATE: Energy and Climate Legislation Senate ..Bingaman Endorses Industry Groups’ CEDA Support ..Energy Committee Holds Climate Hearing ..Upcoming Hearings *House ..Science Committee Considered ARPA-E...... more

	Transportaion
	New Federal Requirements for Coal Barges and Other Vessels Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Coal barges and other vessels must comply with new federal requirements. These requirements are: (1) coal barges and other vessels that are 79 feet or longer must obtain a Vessel General (NPDES) Permit ("VGP") to operate and (2)...... more
	EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding; Sets Stage For Future Federal Action Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... On December 7, 2009, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued findings declaring first, that a combination of six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons,...... more
	Federal Clean Energy Policy Summaries: Key Updates from the Past Few Weeks Mintz Levin Energy and Climate Legislation Senate 9/28/09 Bingaman Hearings May Open Door to Cap-And-Trade Alternatives Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) held an Energy & Natural Resources Senate Committee hearing on climate legislation on...... more

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