Energy & Utilities Law, Election & Politics Law, Administrative Law

"Ontario Speech From The Throne", Focus On Public Policy, February 2013

by Cyrus Reporter, John Zerucelli | Dentons on 2/20/2013

On Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, the Honourable David Onley, Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, delivered the Wynne government’s Speech from the Throne in the Ontario legislature. Entitled The Way Forward, this speech officially...more

Energy And Environment Update -- January 13, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 1/15/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Government Accountability Office;...more

Wind Power and Biofuel Production Tax Credits Survive Fiscal Cliff

by King & Spalding on 1/7/2013

Introduction - On January 1, 2013, amid much contentious debate, Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) (the “Relief Act”). Although the Relief Act does not comprehensively address U.S....more

The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations

by John Bowman, John F. Cooney, Douglas Green, Ted Ramirez | Venable LLP on 1/7/2013

President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,...more

Kevin Hughes Appointed Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission

by J. Joseph Curran, III, F. William DuBois, Jessica M. Raba | Saul Ewing LLP on 1/5/2013

Governor Martin O'Malley appointed Commissioner W. Kevin Hughes as Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission following the announcement that current Chairman Douglas R.M. Nazarian was appointed to the Court of...more

More Information About the Extension of the Production Tax Credit

by Pamela Charles, Vidhya Prabhakaran | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 1/4/2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which was passed by Congress to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” extends certain federal income tax benefits for renewable energy projects, including...more

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Administrative/Congress: Post-Election Avalanche Of Rules Could Be Coming

by Patton Boggs LLP on 12/14/2012

In the face of strong criticism by the business community that regulations were holding back the economy and job creation, in 2011 the White House began putting the brakes on numerous initiatives that were working their way...more

D.C's clean-energy conundrum

by Thomas R. Burton, Paul H. Dickerson | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 12/13/2012

Originally published in Reuters on December 9, 2012 Few issues are now as politically polarizing as the role of government in supporting clean-energy technologies. It pits those concerned about global warming against...more

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - December 2012

by King & Spalding on 12/12/2012

In This Issue: - 01 U.S.-China Trade Concerns Highlighted In Report To Congress - 02 Congressional Committee Finds Huawei And ZTE To Be Threats To National Security - 03 Administration Announces Manufacturing...more

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy News - November 2012

by Varnum LLP on 11/28/2012

In This Issue: - Proposal 3 Rejected by Voters - Patriot Solar Development Efforts Shine - Reducing Total Lifetime System Costs for Solar Panels - Sierra Club Ready to Sue on Alleged Air Quality Violations -...more

Three Weeks after President Obama's Re-Election: Insights into Executive Branch Energy Funding, Federal Policy, and White House...

by Chris Groobey, Taite McDonald | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 11/27/2012

Despite uncertainty heading into the 2012 election, the incumbent president secured a second term and the congressional landscape remains largely the same. For energy and clean tech, this means an almost seamless continuation...more

China Update - November 20, 2012

by David Leiter, Neal Martin | Mintz Levin on 11/26/2012

In This Issue: Quotes of The Week; U.S.- China relations; Trade; and Energy & Environment. - Excerpt from Quotes of The Week - “It’s important that our two countries cooperate to build a more secure and...more

Minnesota Environmental Review

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 11/26/2012

Last fall, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 11-32 which directed the Environmental Quality Board (“EQB”) to evaluate and make recommendations: on how to improve environmental review; and for improved...more

"BP's Settlement With DOJ: Lessons Learned Within the Congressional Investigations Arena"

by Margaret E. Krawiec, Thomas A. Parnham, Daniele M. Schiffman, Ivan A. Schlager | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/19/2012

On November 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that BP Exploration and Production Inc. (BP) has agreed to plead guilty to a 14-count criminal information and pay a record $4 billion in criminal fines and...more

Renewable Energy Update -- November 14, 2012

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/16/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus -- What Does The Obama Re-Election Mean For Wind?; What Stops Banks From Lending to Energy Efficiency Projects?; IRS Appeals Solyndra Chapter 11 Confirmation Decision; Wind energy...more

Voter-Approved Measure That Establishes A Competitive Bidding Process For Future Waste Service Contracts Is Not A “Project” And Is...

by Jeffrey L. Massey, Daniel J. O'Hanlon, Leslie Z. Walker | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 11/14/2012

A city council’s decision to place a measure on the ballot to establish competitive bidding for future trash service contracts did not require prior environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act...more

Despite Democratic wins, Capitol Hill status quo remains -- Expect legislative stalemate on energy and environmental issues but...

by Mintz Levin on 11/9/2012

Despite recent polls showing a close popular vote, President Obama won a decisive electoral vote victory, winning all of the battleground states. Election night also saw Senate Democrats increase their margin in the chamber...more

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"Ontario Speech From The Throne", Focus On Public Policy, February 2013

Energy And Environment Update -- January 13, 2013

Wind Power and Biofuel Production Tax Credits Survive Fiscal Cliff

The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations

Kevin Hughes Appointed Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission

More Information About the Extension of the Production Tax Credit

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Administrative/Congress: Post-Election Avalanche Of Rules Could Be Coming

D.C's clean-energy conundrum

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - December 2012

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy News - November 2012

Three Weeks after President Obama's Re-Election: Insights into Executive Branch Energy Funding, Federal Policy, and White House...

China Update - November 20, 2012

Minnesota Environmental Review

"BP's Settlement With DOJ: Lessons Learned Within the Congressional Investigations Arena"

Renewable Energy Update -- November 14, 2012

Voter-Approved Measure That Establishes A Competitive Bidding Process For Future Waste Service Contracts Is Not A “Project” And Is...

Despite Democratic wins, Capitol Hill status quo remains -- Expect legislative stalemate on energy and environmental issues but...

Renewable Energy Update -- November 7, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- October 28, 2012

Green Building Newsletter -- October 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- October 21, 2012

Energy And Environment Update -- October 14, 2012

What a Romney Victory Means for the Lame Duck

Energy And Environment Update -- October 7, 2012

2011-2012 Massachusetts Legislative Session

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