For Lawyers | Log In | Join | Upload

Home
Legal News
- Business Law
- General Business
- Finance & Banking
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment
- Real Estate - Commercial
- See All Subjects »
- Personal Law
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Worker's Compensation
- See All Subjects »
- Government Law
- Elections & Politics
- Military Law
- Government Contracting
- Administrative Law
- Civil Procedure
- See All Subjects »

Find a Lawyer

Browse Subjects

Subscribe

Pro Services

For Reporters

Energy Policy

News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Ballard Spahr LLP

Senators to FERC, CFTC: Play Nicely on Energy Market Oversight

by Jack N. Semrani, Dena E. Wiggins | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/8/2013

Three U.S. Senators are calling for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to work more cooperatively on ensuring comprehensive oversight of energy markets. The...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Miles To Go Before They Sleep

by Eric Swanson | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 4/8/2013

With the 2013 Minnesota legislative session moving into the home stretch, virtually all of the “heavy lifting” of the session remains. While the calendar indicates the session is two-thirds complete, the numbers tell a...more

Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology

Early Indications of Senate’s Stance on Energy Issues: Keystone and ARPA-E – ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental Update

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 3/27/2013

Last week, the Senate passed a budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2014 (S. Con. Res. 8) by a 50-49 vote. Although the resolution is non-binding and likely to change in the upcoming weeks, the resolution amendments that the...more

Reed Smith

Without any night light, will France save energy or fall asleep?

by Stéphane Illouz | Reed Smith on 3/1/2013

As of 12 July 2013, and applicable to all buildings that are used for professional activities, the lights will need to be switched off after working hours....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Shale Play Today - February 2013

by Michael Basile, James D. Elliott | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/1/2013

In This Issue: - Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Goes on the Offensive - West Virginia Legislature Focuses on Energy Bills - New Rules Proposed for Drilling Wastes in Ohio - Pa. Shale Gas Production Doubled Between...more

McCarter & English: Climate Change &...

Act II At The Obama EPA: Gina Mccarthy (Is Predicted) To Take The Helm

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 3/1/2013

The President gave an indication of his environmental focus in his inaugural address, and then again in his state of the union speech. The focus would be on climate change. ...more

Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy

With Impending New Regulations, Coal Industry Focuses on Carbon Capture and Storage

by Susan Marriott | Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy on 2/25/2013

President Obama proposed several broad energy-related initiatives in his State of the Union address last week, which are summarized in David Flynn’s post below. Noticeably absent from the President’s address was “clean coal,”...more

Varnum LLP

Watt’s New? Michigan Energy Newsletter - February 2013

by Laura Chappelle, Matthew B. Eugster, Bruce Goodman, Randall Kraker, Timothy J. Lundgren, Toni Newell, David Preston, Jack Sage, Eric Schneidewind, Matthew Zimmerman | Varnum LLP on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - Electric Choice Spreads to Two New Utilities - Torrification Plant to Supply Carbon for Pollution Control - Readying Michigan to Make Good Energy Decisions - New Leader for New Michigan Energy...more

Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy

Obama's State of the Union Address and America's Energy Future

by David Flynn | Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy on 2/18/2013

President Obama’s State of the Union address touched on many issues of critical importance to Americans, including America’s energy future and its link to economic growth and prosperity. In discussing the need to...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 2-15-13

by Avery T. Day, John D. Delahanty, Andrea Cianchette Maker | Pierce Atwood LLP on 2/18/2013

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House is a weekly update that provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. If you would like more specific information regarding an item in this newsletter...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Senate Energy Committee Debates Liquefied Natural Gas Exports

by Jack N. Semrani, Dena E. Wiggins | Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/14/2013

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing yesterday on Opportunities and Challenges for Natural Gas and heard testimony from a distinguished panel of industry, government, academic, and environmental...more

Sedgwick LLP

Center for Biological Diversity Files Lawsuit Against DOGGR, Alleges Agency Fails to Enforce its Own Regulations

by Sigrid Waggener | Sedgwick LLP on 2/14/2013

On January 24, 2013, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed suit in Alameda Superior Court in California, joining other environmental groups including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club in alleging that the California...more

Patton Boggs LLP

The State of the Union in 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 2/14/2013

Introduction - Last night, President Barack Obama delivered his fourth State of the Union Address before a joint session of the 113th Congress. Not since 1887, when President Grover Cleveland faced a divided 50th...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Clean Energy Advocate Named to PUC Seat

by Eric Swanson | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 2/13/2013

Earlier today, Governor Dayton announced the appointment of Nancy Lange to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Nancy Lange will replace Phyllis Reha, whose term expired in early January. Ms. Lange will begin her...more

BakerHostetler

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

by Martin Booher, Cassie J. Dallas, Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 2/5/2013

During 2012, several states adopted new statutory and regulation programs addressing the exploitation of shale resources within their boundaries. Continuing a common election year theme, Congress took no significant formal...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Learning From Germany re Advanced Manufacturing, Including 3-D Printing and Nanotechnology

by J. Steven Rutt | Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/17/2013

In Germany this week on business which has me thinking about some things related to Germany. For example, what can we learn from Germany and their relative economic success, including energy policy and manufacturing?...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

2013 Legislature - Energy Issues

by John Knapp | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 1/8/2013

The 2012 elections for the Minnesota Legislature foretold major shifts in energy policy for the State of Minnesota. For the first time in over 20 years, our DFL Governor, Mark Dayton, will be working with DFL majorities in...more

King & Spalding

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

Venable LLP

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

Saul Ewing LLP

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

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-24 -- Dec 30, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 1/4/2013

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

Varnum LLP

Kicking The Can Down The Road On Renewable Energy

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 12/28/2012

For those renewable and alternative energy proponents who have been waiting since May 2011 (when Governor Snyder promised an energy policy within four months), the oft delayed energy “message” was a disappointment. Where is...more

Varnum LLP

Michigan Governor’s Message On Energy And The Environment

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 12/26/2012

In his special message on energy and the environment, given November 28 at Hickory Corners, Governor Snyder stated he is looking at 2015 as the time “to implement new decisions about the state’s energy framework to enhance...more

Varnum LLP

Environmental Update - Michigan Environmental News November/December 2012

by Matthew B. Eugster, Bruce Goodman, Timothy J. Lundgren, David Preston, Matthew Zimmerman | Varnum LLP on 12/21/2012

In This Issue: - Michigan Passes Groundwater Well Dispute Statute - Again - EPA Pushes Back on Stormwater Discharges from Logging Roads - Storage Tank Program Undergoes Changes - Sierra Club Ready to Sue on...more

LEVICK

Levick Weekly - December 14, 2012: Our Strongest Answer To Terrorism Funding

by LEVICK on 12/14/2012

In This Issue: - Executive Communications - U.S. Fiscal Policy - Our Strongest Answer To Terrorism Funding - CNOOC & NEXEN: Is Canada’s Energy Sector Fertile Ground For Foreign Investment? - NACD Boardvision...more

31 Results

WORKING...

| Page: of 2 | Next » WORKING...

WORKING...

View per page