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Alabama Legislative Update – Week 11: As Deadline Nears, Action Increases in Both Senate and House

by Denise Killebrew, Dennis Nabors | Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 4/30/2013

Momentum is growing in the legislature as the clock ticks toward adjournment. Emotions ran high as legislators worked well into the night during a demanding three-day legislative week. While several significant pieces of...more

Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement Announces New Rule For Safety And Environmental Management Systems

by Paul B. Smyth, Robert (Bob) P. Thibault | Perkins Coie on 4/10/2013

In an effort to reduce the occurrence of accidents, injuries and spills during oil and gas activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) of the U.S. Department of...more

New Caledonia Investment Guide - Baker & McKenzie

by Emmanuel Guillaume, Mathieu Hanaut | Baker & McKenzie Australia on 2/27/2013

In This Issue: New Caledonia - an overview; Company law; Mining law; Environmental law; Immigration; Employment; and Overview of the New Caledonian tax system. Except from New Caledonia - an overview: -...more

The Shale Play Today - January 2013

by Carl Hellerstedt, Jr., Arch Riley, Jr. | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 2/4/2013

In This Issue: - Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Enforcement to Focus on Shale Employers - Spilman Assists in Transition of Site from Steelmaking to Shale Gas - Natural Gas Fueling Stations Coming to I-79 in W. Va. and...more

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Regulatory

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/21/2013

Communications Law: The Relentless Pursuit of Broadband Competition - As the Obama administration enters its second term, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is one of many federal agencies likely...more

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Chemical Safety Board: Roundup of Current CSB Investigations

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/16/2013

At least six incidents are currently under investigation by CSB. A fire in August at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, CA involved the release of a flammable vapor....more

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Enforcement: Refineries Hit With Big Penalties After Incidents

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/8/2013

A one-two punch by government regulators has resulted in fines totaling more than a half million dollars against Sinclair Wyoming Refinery Co.’s refinery. Federal and state OSHA authorities slapped the company with $215,000...more

Post Election Update

by Bracewell & Giuliani LLP on 11/12/2012

CONTENTS: -Overview and Takeaways -Consumer Product Safety -Defense -Electric Transmission -Energy and Environment -Environmental Enforcement -Financial Services -Labor, Employment and Human...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-14 -- August 1, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 8/1/2012

In This Article: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and...more

The Canadian Oil Sands - A Backgrounder: Challenges

by Bennett Jones LLP on 6/21/2012

Oil sands projects and developers are exposed to various risks and challenges, including: • Cost Overruns and Delays. Many oil sands projects have encountered cost overruns and delays. Historically, some fully...more

The Canadian Oil Sands - A Backgrounder: Current Issues in the Oil Sands

by Bennett Jones LLP on 6/21/2012

Underutilized U.S. Refining Capacity and Transportation - Figures released by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that utilization rates at major U.S. crude processing plants are low – the...more

LXBN This Week, Episode 1: Brinker, NLRB Posting Rule, Fracking, SmithKline in the Supreme Court [Video]

by LXBN on 4/22/2012

In episode 1 of 'LXBN This Week', editors Colin O'Keefe and Jared Sulzdorf break down the top stories on LXBN. This week's stories: - Brinker v. Superior Court, a prominent California Supreme Court Decision on meal and...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-02 - January 30, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 1/31/2012

In This Article: Federal Government Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Northwest Territories Nova...more

California, Colorado and Arizona Lead the Nation in Total Solar Jobs Nationally as Renewable Energy Sector Soars

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 12/20/2011

While the construction industry has suffered tremendously over the last few years, one bright spot has been renewable energy. The Solar Foundation recently released its Solar Jobs Census for 2011, reporting that U.S. solar...more

New York's Solar Jobs Act May Boost Returns on Solar R&D

by Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy on 12/12/2011

Considering the current climate of hostility toward renewable energy in the wake of the Solyndra debacle, it may come as a surprise that in general, renewable energy remains a strong investment. To place the return...more

Florida Water Management District Swiftly Cuts Budget With 120+ Employee Bailouts, Does This Really Hurt the Everglades?

by Rosa Eckstein Schechter on 7/6/2011

The South Florida Water Management District was quick to put together a buyout package for its employees after the Florida Legislature's big budgetary cutbacks were signed into law by Governor Scott last month. Facing a big...more

The Truth About Proposition 23

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/27/2010

On November 2, 2010, Californians will cast a vote on Proposition 23 (the "California Jobs Initiative") and decide whether or not to suspend AB 32, also known as the "Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006." The legislature...more

Energy and Environment Update - May 9 2010

by Mintz Levin on 5/11/2010

In This Issue: *Energy and Climate Legislation *Senate ..Senators Oppose Onshore Drilling Reform ..Energy Committee Approves Amendments ..Legislation Introduced ..Upcoming Hearings *House ..House Passes Home Star...more

Renewable Energy Update - January 19, 2010

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/20/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *Rooftop solar installations growing faster than utility-scale solar *Renewable Energy Focus ..California's utilities won't be able to meet 2010 state RPS:researchers *Geothermal industry has high...more

Green Building Update - April 16, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/16/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *L.A. law to boost green jobs *Green Building Focus ..CoStar study wins award ..Report: LEED-EB lowering operating costs *CA's green home construction laws *DOE launches CREEA *Maine approves green...more

Energy and Clean Technology Alert: "Green Jobs" and "Global Warming" Bills Get Patrick's Signature

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 8/13/2008

After signing into law the Global Warming Solutions Act last Friday, Governor Deval L. Patrick today did the same for the Green Jobs Act, legislation that Patrick says adds to the progress in “making Massachusetts a...more

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Alabama Legislative Update – Week 11: As Deadline Nears, Action Increases in Both Senate and House

Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement Announces New Rule For Safety And Environmental Management Systems

New Caledonia Investment Guide - Baker & McKenzie

The Shale Play Today - January 2013

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Regulatory

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Chemical Safety Board: Roundup of Current CSB Investigations

Patton Boggs Insights - December 2012: Enforcement: Refineries Hit With Big Penalties After Incidents

Post Election Update

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-14 -- August 1, 2012

The Canadian Oil Sands - A Backgrounder: Challenges

The Canadian Oil Sands - A Backgrounder: Current Issues in the Oil Sands

LXBN This Week, Episode 1: Brinker, NLRB Posting Rule, Fracking, SmithKline in the Supreme Court [Video]

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-02 - January 30, 2012

California, Colorado and Arizona Lead the Nation in Total Solar Jobs Nationally as Renewable Energy Sector Soars

New York's Solar Jobs Act May Boost Returns on Solar R&D

Florida Water Management District Swiftly Cuts Budget With 120+ Employee Bailouts, Does This Really Hurt the Everglades?

The Truth About Proposition 23

Energy and Environment Update - May 9 2010

Renewable Energy Update - January 19, 2010

Green Building Update - April 16, 2009

Energy and Clean Technology Alert: "Green Jobs" and "Global Warming" Bills Get Patrick's Signature

LXBN This Week, Episode 1: Brinker, NLRB Posting Rule, Fracking, SmithKline in the Supreme Court [Video]

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