Business Organization, Environmental Law

MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 4, Issue 5 - May 2013

by Open Weaver Banks, Hollis L. Hyans, Kara M. Kraman, Irwin M. Slomka | Morrison & Foerster - State + Local Tax... on 5/14/2013

In This Issue: New York Enacts Significant Changes to Related Member Royalty Add-Back Law; Nuclear Power Plant That Produces Steam and Water to Generate Electricity Not Eligible for Investment Tax Credit; Appellate...more

Master Limited Partnership Parity Act, Nuclear Waste, and the Investment Tax Credit– ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental...

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 5/6/2013

This week’s Energy & Environment Update recaps the very busy past week for energy and environmental issues both on and off Capitol Hill. Senator Coons introduced the Master Limited Partnership Parity Act on Wednesday. ...more

BLG Monthly Update for April 2013

by Neil Guthrie on 4/10/2013

Bird deaths, contracts cases, Lindsay Lohan, IP and more in the BLG Monthly Update for April 2013...more

Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty [Video]

by LEVICK on 4/2/2013

In this LEVICK Daily video interview, we discuss an upcoming panel discussion at the 2013 BIO International Convention entitled, Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty. During the discussion, which...more

Rogers Towers: Impact of the Reorganization of the Jacksonville DEP Office

by Richard Maguire | Rogers Towers on 3/8/2013

Located in Jacksonville, the Northeast District Office of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) will soon change its organizational structure to be consistent with the other DEP district offices and...more

Episode 90 – Nikhil Arora Discusses Connecting Families to Food

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 2/15/2013

In Episode 90 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on February 9, 2013, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Bill Acevedo, chair of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Nikhil Arora, co-founder of...more

Environmental Crimes and Punishment

by Randall M. Lutz | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/24/2013

A few years ago the president of a well-known food brand was convicted and sentenced to serve nine months in federal prison for failing to stop his plant from engaging in a practice that he knew was a violation of...more

White Collar Watch - January 2013

by Andrea P. Brockway, Christopher R. Hall, Randall M. Lutz, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Christine Pickel, Brian Simons, Chad Williams III | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/23/2013

In This Issue: - Death and Taxes? Recent Supreme Court Arguments in Gabelli v. SEC Concerning a General Statute of Limitations for Civil Fines May Also Affect How Long the IRS Has to Assess Penalties - Avoiding...more

Episode 88 – John Knox Shares History & Projects of Earth Island Institute January 14, 2013

by Bill Acevedo | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 1/15/2013

In Episode 88 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on January 12, 2013, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Bill Acevedo, chair of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes John Knox, executive director...more

New Jersey to Conduct Superstorm Sandy Business Assessment

by John Scagnelli on 12/31/2012

New Jersey to Conduct Superstorm Sandy Business Assessment by John M. Scagnelli on December 31, 2012 Gov. Chris Christie recently announced that the state will conduct a “Superstorm Sandy Business Assessment” to help...more

Focus on Insolvency and Environment: Newfoundland and Labrador v. AbitibiBowater Inc., 2012 SCC 67 (the “Abitibi case”): Clean-Up...

by Shauna N. Finlay | Dentons on 12/20/2012

Introduction - The Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) recently released an important decision relating to how provincial clean up orders against corporations may be treated when that corporation enters creditor...more

Carbon Market Open for Business While Disputes Loom

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 12/6/2012

Results of California’s first cap-and-trade carbon auction are in and the results are mixed. The auction was for carbon permits that permit greenhouse gas emitting businesses the right to release carbon into the air. Each...more

Deryck Palmer on What’s Next for the Energy Sector [Video]

by LEVICK on 12/3/2012

In this LEVICK Daily video interview, we discuss the energy sector’s immediate future with Deryck Palmer, a financial restructuring partner with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. As energy options continue to expand around...more

Solar Power Purchase Agreements: Tips and Tricks Part 1

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/30/2012

Solar power panels on residential rooftops are an increasingly common sight these days. But the legal mechanics behind the development and delivery of solar power to consumers can be complex. There are several alternative...more

Minor Problems In Environmental Impact Report Are Not Prejudicial Defects

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/15/2012

A recent appellate case addressed the issue of minor problems and deficiencies in an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) and whether they were prejudicial errors that amounted to defects in the approval process required for a...more

Five Steps to Take When an EPA Inspector Knocks

by Michael Volkov on 11/8/2012

A question I often am asked is “What can and should our company do when it receives an information request from EPA or an EPA inspector shows up unannounced at one of our facilities?” This is an excellent question in light...more

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Five

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/7/2012

Fifth in a Series of Articles Last week’s article in this series noted that there is significant support in the law of corporate governance for companies pursuing a double bottom line, i.e. pursuing profit while doing...more

City of Los Angeles Waste Hauling Takes Big Step to Exclusive Franchise System

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/2/2012

The City of Los Angeles took another step towards granting exclusive franchises for commercial trash hauling within the City, franchises that would also cover large apartment complexes. Under a plan approved by two City...more

FTC Green Marketing Guides

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/2/2012

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the release of revised “Green Guides” on October 1, 2012. The Green Guides are intended to help marketers avoid making misleading environmental claims. The Green Guides are...more

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Three

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/24/2012

Elisabeth Murdoch, daughter of media baron Rupert Murdoch and a successful media executive in her own right, recently criticized her brother James, a top executive at News Corp., for pursuing profit at all costs. According...more

Episode 78 – Scott Potter Discusses Channel Strategy for Natural Products

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 10/18/2012

In Episode 78 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on September 29, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Dick Lyons, co-founder of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Scott Potter, managing...more

Doing Business in Canada: Climate Change

by Bennett Jones LLP on 10/18/2012

The evolving patchwork of Canadian federal and provincial climate laws and programs has created material risks and opportunities for businesses operating in Canada. Understanding climate change policy and legislation is...more

Episode 76 – Ben Lee Shares CircleUp’s Crowd Funding Model

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 10/10/2012

In Episode 76 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on September 15, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Dick Lyons, co-founder of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Ben Lee, director of...more

Construction Insurance Rates Rise

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/9/2012

Construction companies need experienced insurance attorneys to guide them now more than ever. That’s because the market for construction-related commercial general liability (CGL) insurance, and umbrella and excess liability...more

Proposed “Safer Consumer Product Regulations”

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/5/2012

Draft regulations regarding toxic substances in consumer products were issued for comment by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on July 27, 2012. Referred to as the “Safer Consumer Product...more

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MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 4, Issue 5 - May 2013

Master Limited Partnership Parity Act, Nuclear Waste, and the Investment Tax Credit– ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental...

BLG Monthly Update for April 2013

Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty [Video]

Rogers Towers: Impact of the Reorganization of the Jacksonville DEP Office

Episode 90 – Nikhil Arora Discusses Connecting Families to Food

Environmental Crimes and Punishment

White Collar Watch - January 2013

Episode 88 – John Knox Shares History & Projects of Earth Island Institute January 14, 2013

New Jersey to Conduct Superstorm Sandy Business Assessment

Focus on Insolvency and Environment: Newfoundland and Labrador v. AbitibiBowater Inc., 2012 SCC 67 (the “Abitibi case”): Clean-Up...

Carbon Market Open for Business While Disputes Loom

Deryck Palmer on What’s Next for the Energy Sector [Video]

Solar Power Purchase Agreements: Tips and Tricks Part 1

Minor Problems In Environmental Impact Report Are Not Prejudicial Defects

Five Steps to Take When an EPA Inspector Knocks

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Five

City of Los Angeles Waste Hauling Takes Big Step to Exclusive Franchise System

FTC Green Marketing Guides

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Three

Episode 78 – Scott Potter Discusses Channel Strategy for Natural Products

Doing Business in Canada: Climate Change

Episode 76 – Ben Lee Shares CircleUp’s Crowd Funding Model

Construction Insurance Rates Rise

Proposed “Safer Consumer Product Regulations”

Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty [Video]

Deryck Palmer on What’s Next for the Energy Sector [Video]

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