Clean Tech

Investment in Clean Energy Dips in First Quarter of 2013

by Matt Bingham | Lewis and Roca LLP on 4/26/2013

According to research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, worldwide investment in clean energy dropped to its lowest level in four years during the first three months of this year. Total investment, which includes renewables,...more

Episode 94 – Michele McGeoy Discusses Solar Richmond April 24, 2013

by Bill Acevedo | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 4/25/2013

In Episode 94 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on March 30, 2013, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Bill Acevedo, chair of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Michele McGeoy, founder and...more

Intellectual Property Newsletter - March 2013

by King & Spalding on 4/5/2013

*News from the Bench: - First Sale Doctrine Applies To Copyrighted Works Lawfully Made Abroad. - Dissenting Federal Circuit Judges Abide By The Akamai Standard. - More On Joint Infringement and The Akamai...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- April 2013

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/5/2013

In the April edition of Energy & Clean Technology Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 1, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 4/2/2013

In This Issue: Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Department of Homeland Security; Department of State; Department of Treasury; Government...more

Mintz Levin’s London-based IP Practice Group Identifies the UK’s ‘Patent Box’ as a Boon for Clean Technology Clients

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 3/28/2013

The UK government has proposed a new initiative called the “Patent Box,” designed to foster UK-based innovation and development, and enhance the competitiveness of the UK tax system. And, as an advantageous bonus for clean...more

Venture Perspectives - March 2013: Quarterly Review of Seed, Series A and Series B/Later Round Financings: Fourth Quarter and Year...

by David Pierson | Foley Hoag LLP on 3/26/2013

In This Issue: - Activity Level of 2012 New England Transactions - All Rounds - Activity Level of New England Seed Transactions - Activity Level of New England Series A Transactions - Activity...more

REGULATORY: International Trade: China Issues Guidelines for the Development of Energy Sector

by King & Spalding on 3/7/2013

To ensure a healthy development of its economy, on January 23, 2013, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China announced a long-awaited Energy Development 12th Five Year Plan, one of 18 national-level key...more

Intellectual Property Newsletter - February 2013

by King & Spalding on 3/6/2013

In This Issue: *News From The Bench: - Claim Construction: “Only One” Or “More Than One.” - No Need To Include Claim Construction in Design Patent Infringement Complaint. - CAFC Finds That Adapting...more

Gov. Cuomo Establishes Green Bank In New York State

by David T. Metcalfe, Damias Wilson | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 3/6/2013

In his State of the State address, Gov. Cuomo announced the formation of a green bank in New York. The green bank will be a $1 billion initiative used to promote financing for clean energy projects. Promoting clean energy...more

China Issues Guidelines For The Development Of Energy Sector

by King & Spalding on 3/6/2013

To ensure a healthy development of the economy, on January 23, 2013, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China announced the long-awaited Energy Development 12th Five Year Plan, one of the 18 national-level key...more

Legal Alert: Sequestration to Cause CREB Payments to Be Reduced by 8.7%

by Matthew Nichols, Darryl Smith | Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 3/6/2013

The Office of Management and Budget has issued its Report to the Congress on the budget sequestration for federal fiscal year 2013 required by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended by the...more

Second Phase of Qualifying Advanced Energy Program Announced

by Nathaniel Kupferman | Berkeley Research Group, LLC on 3/6/2013

The Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of the Treasury have announced a second phase in the qualifying advanced energy property program. The second phase will make $150 million in Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax...more

M&A in the United States: What Chinese Cleantech Companies Need to Know about

by Fred Greguras, Michael O'Neil, Chenhao Zhu | K&L Gates LLP on 3/4/2013

China’s investments in the U.S. have increased rapidly and will continue to grow in order to acquire advanced technology, real estate, market channels and other assets. With solar module oversupply continuing through 2013 and...more

Focus On Cleantech | Climate Change - February 2013: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction In Ontario: A Discussion Paper From The...

by Julie Bedford, John Goetz | Dentons on 2/22/2013

On January 21, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment posted a discussion paper regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in Ontario, eliciting public input in the development of the Ministry’s GHG reduction...more

International Clean Energy Finance Opportunities

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 2/20/2013

While many view Washington today as a barrier, not a catalyst for clean energy investment, federal agencies and international institutions headquartered in D.C. continue to present substantial opportunities for the promotion,...more

Tax Credits for Alternative Energy Manufacturing Facilities Just Announced

by Michael Hirschfeld | Dechert LLP on 2/15/2013

In order to foster investment and job creation in clean energy manufacturing, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included a tax credit for investments in manufacturing facilities for clean energy technologies....more

Renewable Energy Update -- February 12, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/13/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - DOE, Treasury release $150M In unused Section 48C Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits; Obama picks REI chief Jewell to head Interior Department; US emissions fall to lowest...more

Energy And Environment Update -- February 10, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 2/12/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Department of Labor; Department of State; Environmental Protection Agency; General Services...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- February 2013

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 2/5/2013

In the February edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more

Consumer Product Alert: California Revises Draft Green Chemistry Regulations

by Peter Hsiao, Joshua Simon, William Tarantino | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/5/2013

On January 29, 2013, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released revisions to the next generation of its proposed consumer product regulations. The draft regulations set out the details of California’s...more

Intellectual Property Newsletter - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 1/29/2013

In This Issue: *News From the Bench - Enough Already, Supreme Court Tells Petitioner in Mythology-Laced Opinion. - Divided Fed. Circuit Affirms Patentability of Claims to a 12-Can Dispenser Carton. -...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

by Brady Berg, Evan M. Bienstock, Travis L. Blais, Thomas R. Burton, Jonathan Cain, Ralph A. Child, Tania Rodrigues Cleary, Jordan Collins, Hannah Coman, Julian Crump, Daniel I. DeWolf, more +Rajdeep S. Dhaliwal, Paul H. Dickerson, Meryl J. Epstein, Gregory S. Fine, Susan Foster, Paula J. Valencia- Galbraith, Jeremy D. Glaser, Irwin M. Heller, Brian P. Hopkins, Jonathan L. Kravetz, Carl A. Kukkonen III, Cynthia Larose, David Leiter, Audrey C. Louison, Jeffrey J. McCourt, Jeffrey A. Moerdler, David L. O'Connor, Jeffrey R. Porter, Mark J. Riedy, Charles A. Samuels, Paul J. Scapicchio, Gabriel Schnitzler, Donald W. Schroeder, Amarynth Sichel, Jennifer Sacco Smith, Bryan M. Stockton, Sahir Surmeli, Stanley A. Twarog, Michael D. Van Loy, Ph.D., Maureen J. Walsh, Katy E. Ward, William Weld | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 1/9/2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more

The Fiscal Cliff Deal’s Impact on Clean Energy - Contains key tax provisions for renewable energy but funding for USDA energy...

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 1/7/2013

Capping weeks of intense negotiations between the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders to avert the fiscal cliff, the House of Representatives late on the night of Jan. 1 passed HR 8, the American Taxpayer Relief...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

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