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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Renewable Energy Update -- October 23, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/2/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - BP off-loads assets as it withdraws from China's solar markets; Solyndra presses for bankruptcy plan OK over US objection; Fracking boom boosts water treatment business;...more

The DC Circuit Court Vacates Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

by Cadwalader - Financial Restructuring on 8/23/2012

On August 21, 2012, the D.C. Circuit Court overturned the E.P.A.’s proposed Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. The ruling could impact many distressed power plants, particularly coal-fired plants, by reducing environmental...more

Renewable Energy Update -- June 26, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/27/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Solyndra close to filing bankruptcy plan; Controversial clean power line is finally live; Iberdrola cutting down its U.S. business; U.S. Barring Efforts to Circumvent Duties on...more

Download the June 14 Distressed Energy Investments Program Materials

by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 6/25/2012

On June 14, Cadwalader hosted a discussion on the ever-changing business landscape for energy companies created by recent market changes, FERC regulations and the Dodd-Frank Act. Keynote speaker, The Honorable Donna L....more

Receiver Not Dismissed in Jefferson County Bankruptcy

by Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Center, P.A. on 11/25/2011

The judge in the bankruptcy case of Jefferson County has refused to dismiss the court-appointed receiver, saying he instead will consider if the law permits him to limit the powers of the receiver. The receiver has been...more

Congressional Investigation of Solyndra, Inc. and Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

by King & Spalding on 9/21/2011

“A colossal failure … calling into question every loan guarantee that has been issued and … any future loan….” — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) The Congressional investigation of Solyndra, Inc., the California solar panel...more

Inside M&A - July/August 2011

by McDermott Will & Emery on 9/1/2011

In This Issue: The Top 5 Traps in Energy M&A Transactions The Top 5 Traps in Distressed M&A Transactions The Top 5 Traps in Energy M&A Transactions by Blake H. Winburne and Matthew R. Archer Energy M&A...more